Written by REuters Guy Faulconbridge and Kate Holton The Lloyd's of London insurance market has apologised for its "shameful" role in the 18th and 19th Century Atlantic slave trade and pledged to fund opportunities for black and ethnic minority groups. About 17 million African men, women and children were torn from their homes and shackled into one of the world's most … [Read more...] about Lloyd’s of London to pay for ‘shameful’ African slave trade role
Pope Francis prays for the soul of George Floyd
Written by Courtney Mares Vatican News Pope Francis said Wednesday that he is praying for the soul of George Floyd and all victims of racism, adding that nothing is gained by violence. “Dear brothers and sisters in the United States, I have witnessed with great concern the disturbing social unrest in your nation in these past days, following the tragic death of Mr … [Read more...] about Pope Francis prays for the soul of George Floyd
Ghanaian president Speaks against George Floyd’s death
Ghanaian President Nana Akufo-Addo has issued a press release on the death of George Floyd in America. In a Twitter/Facebook post, President Akufo-Addo wrote, "It cannot be right that, in the 21st century, the United States, this great bastion of democracy, continues to grapple with the problem of systemic racism."President Nana Addo continues, “We stand with our kith and kin … [Read more...] about Ghanaian president Speaks against George Floyd’s death
African Union condemns the death of George Floyd
Written by Ebba Kalondo Statement of the Chairperson following the murder of George Floyd in the USA 29 May 2020, Addis Ababa: The Chairperson of the African Union Commission Moussa Faki Mahamat strongly condemns the murder of George Floyd that occurred in the United States of America at the hands of law enforcement officers, and wishes to extend his deepest … [Read more...] about African Union condemns the death of George Floyd
Black Egypt’s Nubians revive language , Dreaming of returning home
Written by Aswan (Egypt) (AFP) Fatma Addar grew up in a Nubian family, connected to her ethnic minority's rich history through its tales of a bygone life on the Nile, though regaled less and less in their original language. She lives in the southern Egyptian city of Aswan and was schooled mostly in Arabic -- her only occasional brushes with her mother tongue are when she … [Read more...] about Black Egypt’s Nubians revive language , Dreaming of returning home