'They always try to wash their hands of the atrocities'

A historic moment at the United Nations: the General Assembly has declared the transatlantic slave trade the worst crime against humanity.

But not all countries supported the resolution. Nations like the United States, Britain, France, and the Netherlands chose not to vote in favor — raising critical questions about accountability, historical acknowledgment, and reparations.

In this interview, Themba Godi, former South African parliament member and president of the African People's Convention, shares a powerful perspective on: