Sub-Saharan Africa
The UN Recognizes the Enslavement of African People as the “Gravest Crime Against Humanity”
The resolution recognizing the enslavement of African people as the “gravest crime against humanity” was proposed by Ghana and passed in a 123 to 3 vote, with 52 nations abstaining.
Guinea’s Military Government Dissolves 40 Political Parties
Guinea’s military-led government has dissolved 40 of the nation’s political parties, further consolidating government power while echoing a growing trend in the Sahel region.
France Attempts to Reassert Its Position in West Africa
President Macron of France embarked on a tour in West Africa last week to strengthen economic ties and de-escalate French military operations in the region.