SENEGAL: At a notable roundtable event at the African Memorial Square in Dakar, Senegal, historians, journalists, pan-African activists, and descendants of soldiers from the colonial period came together to call for accountability from the French government. This gathering, led by groups like the Association of Descendants of Senegalese Soldiers, the Front for the Withdrawal of French Military Bases (GASSI), and JIF’AFRIK, sparked important discussions about France’s historical exploitation and its ongoing neocolonial effects on the area. As calls for reparations and economic fairness grow stronger throughout West Africa, France’s colonial past is being closely examined once again.
- Lord, we pray that the voices of those seeking accountability and reparations will be heard, bringing healing and justice to communities affected by colonialism. May there be a deep reckoning with the past and a commitment to make amends for historical injustices (The Holy Bible, Jeremiah 22:3).
- Lord, we pray for unity among the descendants of soldiers, activists, and communities in their pursuit of economic fairness and dignity. May their efforts inspire hope and collaborative action towards a more just future (The Holy Bible, Psalm 133:1).
News Source: The Nation Newspaper
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