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Emmanuel Macron suggests possibility of slavery 'reparations'

President Emmanuel Macron opened on May 21 a debate on the question of reparations linked to slavery's historical legacy.

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This position comes a year before the end of the presidential term and opens discussion on a sensitive topic in Franco-African relations.

The proposal raises major memorial, political, and economic issues for France and its former colonies.

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