Int’l Day for Remembrance of Slave Trade and its Abolition marked in Ghana, Benin

This photo taken on June 19, 2024 shows a view of the Cape Coast Castle, a former slave holding facility, in Cape Coast, Ghana. “Slave Coast” refers to a historic region along the West African coast. The name is derived from the trans-Atlantic slave trade on the continent.
August 23 marks the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

This photo taken on June 19, 2024 shows a view of the Cape Coast Castle, a former slave holding facility, in Cape Coast, Ghana. “Slave Coast” refers to a historic region along the West African coast. The name is derived from the trans-Atlantic slave trade on the continent.
August 23 marks the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

This photo taken on June 19, 2024 shows wreaths in the dungeon of Cape Coast Castle, a former slave holding facility, in Cape Coast, Ghana. “Slave Coast” refers to a historic region along the West African coast. The name is derived from the trans-Atlantic slave trade on the continent.
August 23 marks the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

This photo taken on June 19, 2024 shows exhibits of slave trade displayed at the Elmina Castle, a former post for the slave trade by the Europeans in Cape Coast, Ghana. “Slave Coast” refers to a historic region along the West African coast. The name is derived from the trans-Atlantic slave trade on the continent.
August 23 marks the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

This photo taken on June 19, 2024 shows the Elmina Castle, a former post for the slave trade by the Europeans in Cape Coast, Ghana. “Slave Coast” refers to a historic region along the West African coast. The name is derived from the trans-Atlantic slave trade on the continent.
August 23 marks the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

An aerial drone photo taken on June 19, 2024 shows the Elmina Castle and its surrounding views in Cape Coast, Ghana. “Slave Coast” refers to a historic region along the West African coast. The name is derived from the trans-Atlantic slave trade on the continent.
August 23 marks the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. (Photo by Seth/Xinhua)

People visit the Door of No Return in Ouidah, Benin on May 27, 2024. “Slave Coast” refers to a historic region along the West African coast. The name is derived from the trans-Atlantic slave trade on the continent.
August 23 marks the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

This photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows the “Tree of Return” in Ouidah, Benin. “Slave Coast” refers to a historic region along the West African coast. The name is derived from the trans-Atlantic slave trade on the continent.
August 23 marks the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

A woman walks through Place Chacha in Ouidah, Benin on May 27, 2024. The spherical decorations on the ground represent the slaves who were sold here. “Slave Coast” refers to a historic region along the West African coast. The name is derived from the trans-Atlantic slave trade on the continent.
August 23 marks the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)

This photo taken on May 27, 2024 shows statues representing the fight against slavery and oppression in Ouidah, Benin. “Slave Coast” refers to a historic region along the West African coast. The name is derived from the trans-Atlantic slave trade on the continent.
August 23 marks the International Day for the Remembrance of the Slave Trade and its Abolition. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)