This is read by an automated voice. Please report any issues or inconsistencies here. France’s National Assembly has unanimously voted to formally repeal the 17th century Code Noir, the slavery-era ...
Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. Copyright 2026 The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved. The National Assembly voted 254-0 — a rare show ...
PARIS (AP) — For nearly two centuries after France abolished slavery, the colonial-era law that classified humans as property has remained quietly on the books. On Thursday, the lower house of ...