The African Union Commission has joined the global community in marking the International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade, calling for renewed commitment to justice, equality, and human dignity.
Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf paid tribute to the millions of Africans who suffered during the Transatlantic Slave Trade, describing it as one of the darkest periods in human history.
In a statement issued on March 25, he noted that countless African men, women, and children were forcibly displaced, subjected to inhumane conditions, and stripped of their fundamental rights. He stressed that the slave trade was not only a humanitarian tragedy but also a structural injustice whose lasting effects continue to shape societies across Africa and the diaspora.
The Commission underscored the importance of preserving the memory of these atrocities while strengthening global efforts to tackle their enduring socio-economic and cultural impacts.
It highlighted education, remembrance, and dialogue as essential tools in combating racism, discrimination, and intolerance, while also reaffirming its commitment to advancing reparative justice in line with the aspirations of African people worldwide.
According to the Commission, the commemoration serves as a reminder of the resilience of African peoples and the ongoing need to promote unity, solidarity, and justice on a global scale.
Source: myjoyonline
