Modern Arab Slavery: The Hidden Exploitation of Africans
Wangari Njuguna Reports: Behind the glittering towers and oil wealth of Arab countries lies a hidden story of colonialism, slavery, and exploitation.
Young Africans especially women are lured with promises of respectable jobs, only to be trapped in prostitution, forced labor, and modern-day slavery. Many never return home. Some come back in coffins. And others vanish without a trace.
This is not just today’s crisis. It is history repeating itself. From the Arab slave trade on the East African coast to the ongoing exploitation of Africans in the Gulf, the chains of oppression have never truly been broken.
This is Mona’s story—and the story of countless others silenced by a system built on lies.
