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We must address neo slavery in Africa by the ruling classes

August 23 is globally memorialised as the day to reflect on slave trade and its abolition. Humankind has ‘observed’ this day since 1998 PHOTO: COURTESY

August 23 is globally memorialised as the day to reflect on slave trade and its abolition. Humankind has ‘observed’ this day since 1998. This year’s anniversary passed in muffled quietude as all the others before it.

Basically, slavery is alive and well everywhere in the world. The degree and the guises may change from time to time. It may vary from space to space. Yet the substance remains – regardless.

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