African leaders unite in Kampala to demand reparations for colonial injustices
A recent conference in Kampala, Uganda, brought together African leaders and activists to push for reparations from former colonial powers. Renowned Pan-African activist Kwesi Pratt Jnr called for a united legal approach to address the lasting damage caused by slavery, colonialism, and neo-colonialism. The event, officially opened by Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama, focused on concrete steps to hold former colonisers accountable.
President Mahama, serving as the African Union’s Champion for Reparations, set the tone for discussions. Delegates agreed that former colonial nations must compensate Africa for historical injustices. Pratt Jnr highlighted how Europe’s wealth was built on Africa’s exploited labour and resources, shaping the continent’s ongoing economic struggles.
The conference ended with a clear demand for reparations and a plan to establish a Continental Tribunal. Pratt Jnr’s proposals aimed to shift Africa’s economic and political future away from dependence on Western financial systems. The outcomes will now be taken forward by African leaders and institutions.
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