In a powerful display of unity, Prime Minister Gaston Browne of Antigua and Barbuda, alongside Attorney General Steadroy Benjamin, Captain Ibrahim Traoré of Burkina Faso, and former President Uhuru Kenyatta, raised their fists to signal defiance and solidarity against historical injustices. This moment encapsulates the collective demand from Africa and the Caribbean for reparations, underscoring the urgent need for recognition and action.
Browne passionately argues that the Caribbean and Africa share an inseparable bond, irreparably fractured by slavery and exploitation. He views CARICOM as more than a political formation; it is a vital connection, bringing together people historically linked by struggle and resilience.
As he declares, 'Reparations are not a gift but restitution.' His vision for a powerful alliance between Africa and the Caribbean is centered on justice, reconstruction, and redefining shared destinies through collaboration on climate justice and sustainable development.
The call resonates with the assurance that restitution is not merely desired but a vital component of healing and justice, as echoed in Browne’s stirring words: 'The Caribbean is Africa, and until justice is claimed, our mission remains incomplete.'
Browne passionately argues that the Caribbean and Africa share an inseparable bond, irreparably fractured by slavery and exploitation. He views CARICOM as more than a political formation; it is a vital connection, bringing together people historically linked by struggle and resilience.
As he declares, 'Reparations are not a gift but restitution.' His vision for a powerful alliance between Africa and the Caribbean is centered on justice, reconstruction, and redefining shared destinies through collaboration on climate justice and sustainable development.
The call resonates with the assurance that restitution is not merely desired but a vital component of healing and justice, as echoed in Browne’s stirring words: 'The Caribbean is Africa, and until justice is claimed, our mission remains incomplete.'
