Next Commonwealth Secretary-General Candidates Support Reparations for Slavery

The three candidates for the Commonwealth Secretary-General role have expressed support for reparations for transatlantic slavery and colonialism. This stance aligns with prior expressions of sorrow from King Charles. The Commonwealth, a 56-nation entity, will elect its next leader in October, with candidates highlighting reparations' importance in addressing historical wrongs and climate change resilience.

The three candidates running for the next Secretary-General of the Commonwealth have voiced their support for reparations to address transatlantic slavery and colonialism.

The Commonwealth, originating from the British Empire, is an international organization encompassing 56 nations and 2.7 billion people, including major countries like Canada and India.

In a debate at Chatham House, the candidates – Mamadou Tangara, Shirley Botchwey, and Joshua Setipa – emphasized the need for the Commonwealth to play a role in making amends for historical wrongs, with Botchwey and Setipa stressing that reparations also involve climate change action and economic resilience.

(With inputs from agencies.)