Which countries have paid reparations for their role in slavery?

According to the BBC, a communique revealed that a “meaningful conversation” about reparations for the transatlantic slave trade will also be on the cards. This contradicts Mr Starmer’s earlier remarks that discussions about reparations would not be on the agenda. “On the question of which way we’re facing, I think we should be facing forward,” he told reporters before the summit that started on Monday. “I’ve talked to a lot of our Commonwealth colleagues in the Commonwealth family and they’re facing real challenges on things like climate in the here and now.” Contrary to Mr Starmer’s claims, some Commonwealth nations hope that now is the time to address reparations — which might prove costly for the UK. The draft communique said: “Heads, noting calls for discussions on reparatory justice with regard to the transatlantic trade in enslaved Africans and chattel enslavement… agreed that the time has come for a meaningful, truthful and respectful conversation towards forging a common future based on equity.” Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer attends the welcome reception for the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting in Samoa PA Wire Prime Minister of the Bahamas Philip Davis said: “It’s not just about an apology. It’s not about money....