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4 days ago

Jamaicans with Scottish enslaver names; a society still in trauma. Edinburgh University has much to answer for | Chris Osuh

Annie Palmer, the White Witch of Rose Hall, is remembered as a sadistic 19th-century enslaver who terrorised enslaved people before her own death at the hands of her lover.
History
Arts
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago

Breakfast With Mugabe: biting political drama finally arrives in South Africa

Breakfast With Mugabe depicts Robert Mugabe, pursued by a long-dead comrade's spirit, seeking help from a white psychiatrist in State House.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 weeks ago

Former colonial ruler France hands over its last military bases in Senegal

The end of the departure process sees France with no permanent military presence in West or Central Africa, marking a significant decrease in French influence.
France news
#decolonization
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

Campaigners celebrate court ruling to decolonise' Kampala

A court ruling has mandated the removal of colonial monuments and street names in Kampala, marking a step towards decolonization and honoring Uganda's cultural identity.
fromThe Atlantic
4 weeks ago

The Nation the Army Built

The foundation of American national identity began in 1775 under General Washington, aiming to unify distinct colonies into a cohesive entity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 weeks ago

Caribbean slavery reparations group takes fight to Westminster and Brussels

The All-Party Parliamentary Group (APPG) on Afrikan Reparations hosted an independent delegation of Caribbean researchers and activists lobbying for reparations in Westminster.
Social justice
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month ago

Algerian court upholds writer's 5-year sentence in a case that's strained ties with France

Franco-Algerian author Boualem Sansal's prison sentence raises serious concerns regarding freedom of expression in Algeria.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago

Shattered Lands by Sam Dalrymple review the many partitions of southern Asia

Modern geopolitical boundaries in South Asia emerged from rapid colonial disintegration rather than ancient conflicts.
fromThe Local France
1 month ago

Senegalese man files complaint against France over father's WWII killing

A Senegalese man accuses France of hiding the remains of his father, a colonial soldier killed in 1944 during the Thiaroye massacre.
#zimbabwe
fromwww.theguardian.com
2 months ago

Namibia pushes for German reparations on first genocide remembrance day

Namibia’s president stated, "We should find a degree of comfort in the fact that the German government has agreed that German troops committed a genocide against the people of our land. We may not agree on the final quantum, but that is part of the complex negotiations we have been engaged in with the German government since 2013."
Germany news
fromArchDaily
2 months ago

Abdelmoneim Mustafa: How the Father of Sudanese Modernism Navigated Modernity and Tradition, Progress and Decolonialism

"How could someone as gifted as Moneim Mustafa, designer of some of the most exciting mid-century modernist buildings anywhere, be so neglected...?"
Renovation
Arts
fromTheartnewspaper
2 months ago

Are museums 'guilt tripping' their visitors? No, they aren't doing enough

Museum labels need to address political realities and colonial histories more rigorously.
fromThe Local France
2 months ago

Algeria and France in 'worst crisis' since independence, claims French historian

Algeria and France are facing their worst bilateral crisis since 1962, driven by historical grievances and recent political tensions.
from99% Invisible
2 months ago

Foreign in a Domestic Sense - 99% Invisible

The folder known as a 'carpeta' contained over 60 pages detailing her grandfather's life, including mundane information like his height, weight, and license plate number.
NYC politics
Arts
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago

Sid Pattni's portraits unpack the internalised colonial gaze

Art serves as a means to navigate identity and history for first-generation migrants, reshaping colonial narratives.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

France Acknowledges Devastating Effect of Debt Imposed on Haiti for Freedom

Macron acknowledges historical injustices faced by Haiti and proposes a commission to investigate the long-lasting impact of colonial indemnities.
#reparations
#france
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
3 months ago

French-Algerian ties: Tensions escalate into crisis DW 04/16/2025

France and Algeria are escalating diplomatic tensions with mutual expulsions, rooted in colonial history.
Recent events signal a troubled relationship marked by historical grievances and geopolitical conflicts.
fromItsnicethat
4 months ago

Sander Coers uses photography, ceramics and AI to explore familial history and loss

Seeing that image felt surreal, almost like an intrusion into something so deeply personal. But at the same time, it became a kind of catalyst for me.
Photography
#greenland
Paris food
fromwww.nytimes.com
4 months ago

Long-Lost Klimt Portrays African Prince

A rediscovered Klimt painting at TEFAF Maastricht, representing an African prince, is currently in talks for its sale to a major museum.
fromwww.independent.co.uk
4 months ago

A promise to an African grandmother: Shining a light on Germany's colonial past

The Independent focuses on providing accessible journalism while covering crucial social issues.
Mnyaka Sururu Mboro seeks to recover a stolen ancestral head as a means of righting past colonial wrongs.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago

What do countries call themselves? The stories behind their original names

Around half of countries have native names differing from English, showcasing cultural and historical significance.
Writing
fromItsnicethat
5 months ago

Years in the making, Juan Brenner's Genesis is an archive of life in the Guatemalan Highlands

The photograph illustrates the interplay between tradition, wealth, and shifting religious influences in Guatemala's highlands.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

A Training School for Elephants by Sophy Roberts review the haunting story of a doomed expedition

Roberts' exploration reveals the duality of Africa's beauty and the dark legacy of colonial expeditions.
The narrative intertwines personal stories and historical research, illuminating the impact of King Leopold's actions.
fromwww.mercurynews.com
6 months ago

A new show in Berkeley explores Mumbai's poor tenement housing

Mumbai's chawls, relics of colonialism, reflect the struggles of the urban poor who worked for the East India Company. These tenements highlight the stark class divide.
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fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

Once a site of horror, a tiny Caribbean island could become a Garifuna shrine

Baliceaux Island's recent history was marked by the tragic genocide of the Garifuna people, raising awareness for historical injustices.
Writing
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago

The Long Wave: Andree Blouin, the unsung heroine of African independence

Andree Blouin's autobiography remains relevant today, highlighting ongoing socio-political issues.
Cannabis farmers in St Vincent face challenges in a competitive and disaster-prone market.
The fire in Accra underscores the risks of informal economic dependency.
Blood test errors expose systemic healthcare flaws affecting communities.
fromwww.theguardian.com
8 months ago

Standoff as Canada Yukon town council refuses to swear oath to King Charles

The council of a town in Yukon has been unable to function for weeks after its members refused to swear allegiance to King Charles, citing the crown's troubled history with Indigenous peoples.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
8 months ago

New Zealand's Founding Treaty Is at a Flashpoint. Why are Thousands Protesting for Maori Rights?

The proposed law has ignited significant protests centered on the Treaty of Waitangi and its implications for race relations and Maori rights.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
8 months ago

The Wide Wide Sea

Hampton Sides' book reexamines Captain Cook's legacy, underscoring the complexities of his ambitions and the consequences of his explorations on Indigenous peoples.
fromwww.npr.org
9 months ago

'Give us what you stole from us,' Indigenous Australian senator yells at King Charles

"You committed genocide against our people. Give us what you stole from us – our bones, our skulls, our babies, our people. You destroyed our land. Give us a treaty. We want a treaty." This is a powerful statement made by Senator Lidia Thorpe, emphasizing the grievances of Indigenous Australians regarding colonization and the ongoing impact it has had on their communities.
US news
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fromwww.dw.com
9 months ago

Britain to hand sovereignty of Chagos Islands to Mauritius DW 10/03/2024

The UK has agreed to transfer control of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, securing the future of a critical military base.
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