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King Charles III visited the site of the suppression of the 1823 slave rebellion in Guyana

During his Caribbean tour, King Charles III of the United Kingdom visited Georgetown, at the site of the 1823 Demerara slave rebellion. Buckingham Palace called the visit an opportunity to reflect on the colonial legacy, but there will be no apology or reparations from the monarch — in line with the position of the UK government.

Aziz Karimov

31 Oct 2026 · 03:123 min read

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French Senate unanimously repeals the 'Code Noir' — the legislative basis of slavery in the colonies

On October 20, 2026, the French Senate unanimously approved the repeal of the 'Code Noir' — royal decrees of the 17th–18th centuries that regulated slavery in the colonies. The National Assembly had previously passed the bill unanimously. The law also obliges the government to report on the legacy of colonial legislation, but does not address the question of reparations.

Sevara Azamova

21 Oct 2026 · 05:083 min read