Africa: Matters of Reparations Must Go Along With Restitution of Africa's Stolen Heritage - President Akufo-Addo

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Africa: Matters of Reparations Must Go Along With Restitution of Africa's Stolen Heritage - President Akufo-Addo

[GhanaToday] President Nana Addo Dankwa Akufo-Addo has said payments of reparation to victims of the slave trade must accompany the subject of restitution of Africa's stolen cultural properties and artefacts.

Source: allAfrica.com

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