Commonwealth boss confident of progress on slavery reparations

Commonwealth boss confident of progress on slavery reparations

The secretary-general of the Commonwealth, a 56-nation group headed by Britain's King Charles, said on Wednesday she expected member nations to make progress towards beginning negotiations on reparations for the transatlantic slave trade.

Commonwealth Nations Push for Reparations Talks on Slave Trade

The Commonwealth's Secretary-General Shirley Botchwey expects progress towards reparations discussions for the slave trade. Despite rejection from Britain, the 56-nation group, including African and Caribbean states, explores various forms of redress. King Charles's support for Commonwealth efforts is acknowledged amid discussions on his brother's controversies.

Commonwealth Signals Movement on Slavery Reparations Talks

For millions across the African and Caribbean diaspora, the question of reparations for the transatlantic slave trade is not just history. It is personal. It is about memory, justice, dignity and what accountability should look like in the modern world. Now, there are fresh signals that the conversation may be shifting. The Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Shirley Botchwey, has said she expects member nations to make progress toward beginn…