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06 Jul 2026 / by Tadesse Simie Metekia
Beyond Africa: why the AU needs a broader definition of reparations

To implement the landmark UN slavery resolution, reparations should be defined as a framework for truth, responsibility, repair, reconciliation and global justice.
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Decades in power: Africa's longest ruling leaders
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Mapping violence and organised crime in Cameroon
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Expanding the protection toolbox: community partnership in African-led peace operations
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