Kemi Badenoch says Africans should apologise for slavery. She should read a history book
Summary
Guardian’s The Long Wave examines Kemi Badenoch's claim that Africans should apologise for slavery, framing it within broader debates about reparations and historical accountability. The piece foregrounds historians' views on who bears responsibility and stresses cross-diaspora solidarity rather than assigning collective blame to nations. It also notes reparative efforts and recent international discussions around reparations.