Tag: Slave Trade

The TOWN CRIER In a historically significant move, King Willem-Alexander of the Netherlands has issued a formal apology for his country’s role in the transatlantic slave trade, expressing deep personal…

Rebelling against oppressive regimes through his music came at a heavy cost to Fela Kuti, who was arrested by the Nigerian government over 150 times, and was subject to numerous…

On December 23, 2022, the Prime Minister of Netherlands, Mark Rutte, formally apologised on behalf of his government for the Netherlands’ role in slavery and the slave trade. In a…

“I am deeply sorry for these links. It is now time to take action to address our shameful past,” Welby said.