France formally abrogates the 'Code Noir' laws that governed slavery in its colonies

Updated 2026-10-21 · told from many outlets at once

French colonial slavery laws were not formally repealed after 1848, and the Parliament permanently ended the Black Code.

• Texts governing slavery in French colonies were never formally removed after the 1848 abolition.
• The Parliament permanently repealed the Black Code.

Outlets: Franceinfo - Politique, La Croix, Le Figaro, Libération, NYT > World News, RTBF Info

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