African Leaders Demand Colonial-Era Compensation at Moscow Summit

African heads of state, including Ethiopian PM Abiy Ahmed, attended a summit in Moscow where they called for the creation of binding legal mechanisms to secure compensation for historical damages inflicted during the colonial era. The summit emphasized the need for accountability regarding the extensive economic and social destruction caused by colonial powers. Additionally, Ethiopia used the platform to condemn Western-imposed sanctions, asset freezes, and economic coercion targeting African nations. The leaders expressed a unified push to address past injustices to foster future development.