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#haiti
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week ago
France news

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
France news

Haitians call for reparations from France on 200th anniversary of independence ransom'

France should reimburse Haiti for historical ransom payments to aid its economic recovery.
The financial burden from colonial history significantly impacts Haiti's current socio-economic state.
France news
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 week 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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 week ago
France news

Haitians call for reparations from France on 200th anniversary of independence ransom'

France should reimburse Haiti for historical ransom payments to aid its economic recovery.
The financial burden from colonial history significantly impacts Haiti's current socio-economic state.
more#haiti
#france
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks ago
France politics

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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
France politics

French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025

Senegal is moving to withdraw French military presence, highlighting a broader anti-colonial sentiment across West and Central Africa.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
France news

Algeria Expels 12 French Officials

Algeria expels French officials amid rising tensions following the arrest of an Algerian accused of kidnapping a social media influencer in France.
France politics
fromwww.dw.com
2 weeks 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.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
France politics

French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025

Senegal is moving to withdraw French military presence, highlighting a broader anti-colonial sentiment across West and Central Africa.
fromwww.nytimes.com
2 weeks ago
France news

Algeria Expels 12 French Officials

Algeria expels French officials amid rising tensions following the arrest of an Algerian accused of kidnapping a social media influencer in France.
more#france
#african-art
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Paris food

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.nytimes.com
1 month ago
Paris food

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.
more#african-art
#greenland
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's Moves on Greenland Appear to Be Backfiring

The U.S. approach to Greenland may backfire, pushing the territory closer to Denmark despite past interests in strengthening ties.
fromwww.nytimes.com
1 month ago
US politics

Trump's Moves on Greenland Appear to Be Backfiring

The U.S. approach to Greenland may backfire, pushing the territory closer to Denmark despite past interests in strengthening ties.
more#greenland
Germany news
fromwww.independent.co.uk
1 month 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.
#cultural-identity
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 months ago
World politics

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month ago
London politics

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.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Design

Architecture and Coloniality: Brazilian Modernism in Critical Perspective

Brazilian modern architecture reflects innovative design but is deeply rooted in colonial histories and reflects wider social implications.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago
Writing

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.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
France news

In Senegal, the bastion of the region's Francophonie, French is giving way to local languages

Wolof is increasingly replacing French in Senegal, reflecting a desire for cultural identity and independence from colonial influence.
World politics
fromwww.aljazeera.com
2 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.
London politics
fromwww.theguardian.com
1 month 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.
fromArchDaily
2 months ago
Design

Architecture and Coloniality: Brazilian Modernism in Critical Perspective

Brazilian modern architecture reflects innovative design but is deeply rooted in colonial histories and reflects wider social implications.
fromItsnicethat
2 months ago
Writing

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.independent.co.uk
6 months ago
France news

In Senegal, the bastion of the region's Francophonie, French is giving way to local languages

Wolof is increasingly replacing French in Senegal, reflecting a desire for cultural identity and independence from colonial influence.
more#cultural-identity
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

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
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

Mumbai's chawls symbolize the city's colonial past and the ongoing struggles of its poor working class.
Artist Amol K. Patil's exhibit highlights social injustices faced by chawl communities through innovative art forms.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 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.
fromArtforum
3 months ago
Miscellaneous

HEW LOCKE

Hew Locke's exhibition reinterprets Britain's colonial past through an open, nonlinear narrative, allowing visitors to engage with history on their own terms.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
3 months ago
Black Lives Matter

For Ethiopia's heritage': Family fights to reclaim war hero's stolen medal

The auction of a gold medal belonging to Ethiopian hero Ras Desta Damtew has stirred controversy, highlighting ongoing issues surrounding historical injustices and cultural respect.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Writing

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.
Digital life
fromwww.nytimes.com
3 months ago

Opinion | Enough With the Land Acknowledgments

Land acknowledgments may no longer serve their intended purpose and institutions should focus on building genuine relationships with Indigenous nations.
#repatriation
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Berlin

Stolen skulls and colonial trauma: the Tanzanians searching for ancestral remains

Songea, Tanzania, has a history of resistance to German colonial rule, now highlighted in a documentary about repatriating ancestral remains.
fromwww.theguardian.com
3 months ago
Berlin

Stolen skulls and colonial trauma: the Tanzanians searching for ancestral remains

Songea, Tanzania, has a history of resistance to German colonial rule, now highlighted in a documentary about repatriating ancestral remains.
more#repatriation
France politics
fromwww.independent.co.uk
3 months ago

Ivory Coast asks French troops to leave, the latest African country to do so

The withdrawal of French troops from Ivory Coast symbolizes a shift in colonial military relations in West Africa.
Ivory Coast's military transition marks a growing trend of self-reliance and autonomy in regional security matters.
fromThe Walrus
4 months ago
Writing

"I Needed to Be Doing This": When Writers Uncover Family History | The Walrus

Tanya Talaga explores her family's colonial history and its lasting impacts, using her great-great-grandmother's story as a lens through which to understand systemic issues today.
fromThe Nation
4 months ago
Miscellaneous

The Long History of the "Elsewhere Museum"

The International Colonial Exhibition of 1931 reflected France's imperial history and shaped the narratives of cultural representation in museums.
fromwww.aljazeera.com
4 months ago
France politics

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

Senegal commemorated the 80th anniversary of a massacre of African soldiers, renewing calls for France to investigate and apologize for the event.
Miscellaneous
fromwww.theguardian.com
4 months ago

I cried, I cried. I had no one': the brutal child kidnappings that shamed Belgian Congo

Monique Bitu Bingi embodies the tragic story of mixed-race children forcibly separated from their families by the Belgian colonial government.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

First Nations Voice makes history in South Australia: We are determined to prove you wrong'

The First Nations Voice aims to prove skepticism wrong and emphasizes the significance of representation in decision-making.
#indigenous-rights
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

King Charles heckled by Australian senator shouting 'you are not my king' during speech to parliament: 'F-k the colony'

King Charles' address to the Australian parliament was disrupted by a senator protesting against colonial injustices and asserting Indigenous rights.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
US news

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

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe protested during King Charles III's visit, asserting that Australia is not his land and demanding recognition of Indigenous rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

The Dawson City council's standstill stems from a refusal to swear allegiance to King Charles due to historical grievances with Indigenous peoples.
fromNew York Post
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

King Charles heckled by Australian senator shouting 'you are not my king' during speech to parliament: 'F-k the colony'

King Charles' address to the Australian parliament was disrupted by a senator protesting against colonial injustices and asserting Indigenous rights.
fromwww.npr.org
6 months ago
US news

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

Indigenous senator Lidia Thorpe protested during King Charles III's visit, asserting that Australia is not his land and demanding recognition of Indigenous rights.
fromwww.theguardian.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

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

The Dawson City council's standstill stems from a refusal to swear allegiance to King Charles due to historical grievances with Indigenous peoples.
more#indigenous-rights
fromwww.aljazeera.com
5 months ago
Black Lives Matter

Efforts brew to revive green deserts' in southern India's tea country

Colonial tea plantations have significantly reduced native biodiversity in the Nilgiris, impacting both ecology and the livelihoods of local communities.
fromSmithsonian Magazine
5 months ago

The Hidden History of Bermuda Is Reshaping the Way We Think About Colonial America

Bermuda was a pivotal but overlooked site in early American colonial history, hosting significant agricultural and economic developments post-1612.
History
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
5 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.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Berlin

Berlin inaugurates its first memorial for decolonization DW 11/15/2024

Berlin's first memorial for decolonial resistance, "EarthNest," symbolizes remembrance and dialogue regarding colonial histories and their impact on contemporary society.
Miscellaneous
fromtime.com
5 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.
#reparations
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

The focus on reparations should shift from cash transfers to building future relations and sharing skills with former colonial nations.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What keeps African nations in the Commonwealth? DW 11/06/2024

There are increasing calls for discussions on reparatory justice among Commonwealth nations, yet the UK government resists monetary compensation.
fromwww.bbc.com
5 months ago
UK politics

Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

The focus on reparations should shift from cash transfers to building future relations and sharing skills with former colonial nations.
fromwww.dw.com
5 months ago
Miscellaneous

What keeps African nations in the Commonwealth? DW 11/06/2024

There are increasing calls for discussions on reparatory justice among Commonwealth nations, yet the UK government resists monetary compensation.
more#reparations
philosophy
fromThe Conversation
6 months ago

Mexico's Day of the Dead celebrations blend Indigenous customs and European thinking in surprising ways

The Day of the Dead celebration exemplifies the blending of Indigenous and European traditions, showcasing resilience and cultural identity.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

King Charles makes relaxed start to Australian tour but spends less than 10 minutes at lunch in his honour

King Charles III emphasized the fleeting nature of time during his brief visit to Australia, calling for brevity in engagements.
#chagos-islands
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

A timeline of the UK's history with the Chagos Islands

The UK agrees to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, addressing historical injustices against the Chagossians.
fromwww.dw.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

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.
fromwww.theguardian.com
6 months ago
Miscellaneous

A timeline of the UK's history with the Chagos Islands

The UK agrees to return the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, addressing historical injustices against the Chagossians.
more#chagos-islands
Europe news
fromwww.theguardian.com
7 months ago

Italy's migrant pact with Albania makes no sense. So what's the real reason Starmer is showing interest? | Lea Ypi

Prejudice faced by Albanians in Italy illustrates deep-rooted stereotypes and historical complexities between Albania and Italy.
Contemporary Albanian experiences in Italy reflect legacies of colonial power dynamics and migration issues.
fromBerlin Art Link
9 months ago
Design

A Review of Pia Arke's 'Arctic Hysteria' | Berlin Art Link

Pia Arke's exhibition 'Arctic Hysteria' in KW Institute for Contemporary Art showcases her decolonial art and critique of the Arctic region.
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