Reverse reparations: Zimbabwe's perfect trap, South Africa's looming dangerLand reform should be viewed as a rightful demand for justice, not a threat.
As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump's America. What an absurdity | Max du PreezThe claims of Afrikaner oppression and genocide in South Africa, suggested by Trump and Musk, are considered false and have outraged the majority of South Africans.
Reverse reparations: Zimbabwe's perfect trap, South Africa's looming dangerLand reform should be viewed as a rightful demand for justice, not a threat.
As a white Afrikaner, I can claim asylum in Trump's America. What an absurdity | Max du PreezThe claims of Afrikaner oppression and genocide in South Africa, suggested by Trump and Musk, are considered false and have outraged the majority of South Africans.
Secrets of Success: the church that served a plantation remains a monument of resistanceThe ruins of Success plantation embody the fading memory of enslaved Africans' suffering and British colonial wealth.Excavation may reveal artefacts shedding light on Jamaica's colonial and enslavement history.
Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG rebuke Band Aid charity song. We ask Kenyans to weigh inThe new version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas' has sparked controversy over its portrayal of Africa and the efficacy of charity songs.
White LiesAotearoa New Zealand's settlement rests on foundational lies regarding the civilization and development of its land and people.
MACHINE YEARNINGGenerative AI lacks the capacity to conceptualize individual objects, producing only statistical representations from input data.
Ed Sheeran and Fuse ODG rebuke Band Aid charity song. We ask Kenyans to weigh inThe new version of 'Do They Know It's Christmas' has sparked controversy over its portrayal of Africa and the efficacy of charity songs.
White LiesAotearoa New Zealand's settlement rests on foundational lies regarding the civilization and development of its land and people.
MACHINE YEARNINGGenerative AI lacks the capacity to conceptualize individual objects, producing only statistical representations from input data.
Rocks and racism? How geologists created and perpetuated a narrative of prejudiceYusoff's work connects geology's historical development to colonialism and racism, challenging traditional views of the disciplines' foundations.
Gananath Obeyesekere, 95, Dies; Anthropologist Bridged East and WestGananath Obeyesekere was a prominent anthropologist known for his insights into colonialism and cultural interpretations, who passed away at 95.
Rocks and racism? How geologists created and perpetuated a narrative of prejudiceYusoff's work connects geology's historical development to colonialism and racism, challenging traditional views of the disciplines' foundations.
Gananath Obeyesekere, 95, Dies; Anthropologist Bridged East and WestGananath Obeyesekere was a prominent anthropologist known for his insights into colonialism and cultural interpretations, who passed away at 95.
Most Britons do not know scale of UK's involvement in slavery, survey findsBritons largely unaware of the history and impact of UK slavery and colonialism, survey reveals.
An Archaeology and History of a Caribbean Sugar Plantation on Antigua by Georgia L. Fox (Book Review)Support for historical education empowers future generations to understand their world and its history.
Spaces of Resilience and Culture of Celebration in Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro's rich history is characterized by cultural diversity, colonial influence, and the dark legacy of slavery.
Most Britons do not know scale of UK's involvement in slavery, survey findsBritons largely unaware of the history and impact of UK slavery and colonialism, survey reveals.
An Archaeology and History of a Caribbean Sugar Plantation on Antigua by Georgia L. Fox (Book Review)Support for historical education empowers future generations to understand their world and its history.
Spaces of Resilience and Culture of Celebration in Rio de JaneiroRio de Janeiro's rich history is characterized by cultural diversity, colonial influence, and the dark legacy of slavery.
Does Columbia still merit the name of a university? | Rashid KhalidiThe suppression of free speech regarding Palestine in universities is more about silencing dissent than combating antisemitism.
The UN Has Generations of Palestinian Blood on Its HandsThe UN plays a catastrophic role in the Palestinian situation, functioning as a tool for global powers' imperial ambitions.
Hamburg art centre condemns 'politically motivated vandalism' of art installation referencing PalestineThe Kunstverein Hamburg condemned the vandalism of an artwork addressing Palestine, labeling it politically motivated vandalism and a hate crime.
Does Columbia still merit the name of a university? | Rashid KhalidiThe suppression of free speech regarding Palestine in universities is more about silencing dissent than combating antisemitism.
The UN Has Generations of Palestinian Blood on Its HandsThe UN plays a catastrophic role in the Palestinian situation, functioning as a tool for global powers' imperial ambitions.
Hamburg art centre condemns 'politically motivated vandalism' of art installation referencing PalestineThe Kunstverein Hamburg condemned the vandalism of an artwork addressing Palestine, labeling it politically motivated vandalism and a hate crime.
Essay on Immigration Law and Student Activism (Opinion)Immigration enforcement has a historical pattern of targeting political dissenters on college campuses.
Why Africans should be telling the story of human originsDecolonization of palaeoanthropology is essential to include African researchers in the study of human origins.
Tug of war': Chagos Islands deal tearing families apart in MauritiusMauritius is on the verge of reclaiming the Chagos Islands after a significant ICJ ruling, but faces uncertainty as it awaits US approval.
Why Africans should be telling the story of human originsDecolonization of palaeoanthropology is essential to include African researchers in the study of human origins.
Tug of war': Chagos Islands deal tearing families apart in MauritiusMauritius is on the verge of reclaiming the Chagos Islands after a significant ICJ ruling, but faces uncertainty as it awaits US approval.
The Netherlands will return more than 100 bronze artifacts to NigeriaThe Netherlands is returning 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, addressing historical injustices and setting a precedent for global cultural restitution efforts.
Reclaiming Heritage: The Global Push for Repatriation of Looted Artifacts - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyIraq's new museum galleries showcase repatriated artifacts, marking a significant success in global efforts to return looted cultural heritage.
Longing for home: sacred drum among first objects restituted to the US by the NetherlandsThe Pohwith winter drum, sacred to the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, has been returned to the tribe after being wrongfully acquired in 1882.
British Museum is right to keep Parthenon marbles, says new trusteeDr. Tiffany Jenkins, a new trustee of the British Museum, is against the restitution of stolen antiquities, sparking debate over the Elgin marbles.
How a new online database is bringing an African focus to restitution casesThe call for artifact restitution has been an ongoing demand from Africans, often overshadowed by Western narratives.A new data platform aims to centralize knowledge on African restitution efforts and correct narrative imbalances.
Indigenous Australians recover human remains taken by Germany 120 years agoAncestral remains from Australia returned to communities in a significant ceremony, emphasizing restitution efforts by German museums for colonial-era acquisitions.
The Netherlands will return more than 100 bronze artifacts to NigeriaThe Netherlands is returning 119 Benin Bronzes to Nigeria, addressing historical injustices and setting a precedent for global cultural restitution efforts.
Reclaiming Heritage: The Global Push for Repatriation of Looted Artifacts - Non Profit News | Nonprofit QuarterlyIraq's new museum galleries showcase repatriated artifacts, marking a significant success in global efforts to return looted cultural heritage.
Longing for home: sacred drum among first objects restituted to the US by the NetherlandsThe Pohwith winter drum, sacred to the Ysleta Del Sur Pueblo, has been returned to the tribe after being wrongfully acquired in 1882.
British Museum is right to keep Parthenon marbles, says new trusteeDr. Tiffany Jenkins, a new trustee of the British Museum, is against the restitution of stolen antiquities, sparking debate over the Elgin marbles.
How a new online database is bringing an African focus to restitution casesThe call for artifact restitution has been an ongoing demand from Africans, often overshadowed by Western narratives.A new data platform aims to centralize knowledge on African restitution efforts and correct narrative imbalances.
Indigenous Australians recover human remains taken by Germany 120 years agoAncestral remains from Australia returned to communities in a significant ceremony, emphasizing restitution efforts by German museums for colonial-era acquisitions.
Donal Fallon: Kneecap on stage with a king? Stranger things have happened, like Nelson joining The DublinersProtests using statue vandalism reflect ongoing societal tensions regarding historical figures and colonialism.
Metis children: What they did to us was a crime against humanityJacqui Goegebeur's story highlights the traumatic impact of colonial racial policies on mixed-race children during Belgium's rule in Africa.
Theft by Abdulrazak Gurnah review love and betrayal from the Nobel laureateAbdulrazak Gurnah explores the lasting impacts of colonialism and refugee experiences through his storytelling.
William Kentridge brings a surrealist extravaganza to UC Berkeley's Zellerbach HallKentridge's new work innovatively questions history and identity through art, addressing significant themes of colonialism and migration.
A Special St. Patrick's Day Guest: the Head of King George VKneecap humorously integrated a symbolic piece of colonial history into their performance, highlighting ongoing tensions around colonialism and cultural identity.
FLOBER: A Confrontation of Identity and Power - A Must-See Event in Berlin! - KALTBLUT MagazineFLÓBÉR is a performance examining how family and nation-state narratives interact, particularly through a queer lens.
William Kentridge brings a surrealist extravaganza to UC Berkeley's Zellerbach HallKentridge's new work innovatively questions history and identity through art, addressing significant themes of colonialism and migration.
A Special St. Patrick's Day Guest: the Head of King George VKneecap humorously integrated a symbolic piece of colonial history into their performance, highlighting ongoing tensions around colonialism and cultural identity.
FLOBER: A Confrontation of Identity and Power - A Must-See Event in Berlin! - KALTBLUT MagazineFLÓBÉR is a performance examining how family and nation-state narratives interact, particularly through a queer lens.
The Polynesians loved him': the astonishing revelations that cast Paul Gauguin in a new lightGauguin's controversial legacy raises questions of morality versus admiration in art appreciation.
Aime Cesaire: The Poetics of NegritudeThe Negritude movement celebrates African culture and identity while resisting colonial narratives.
Searching for the Soul of a Country in Its FoodColonization profoundly influences culinary landscapes, as explored in Yáng Shuāng-zǐ's Taiwan Travelogue, a nuanced narrative intertwining food, identity, and history.
Review of Esvin Alarcon Lam | Berlin Art LinkEsvin Alarcón Lam's exhibition uses bamboo to explore themes of identity, queerness, and the interplay of personal and historical transformations.
Aime Cesaire: The Poetics of NegritudeThe Negritude movement celebrates African culture and identity while resisting colonial narratives.
Searching for the Soul of a Country in Its FoodColonization profoundly influences culinary landscapes, as explored in Yáng Shuāng-zǐ's Taiwan Travelogue, a nuanced narrative intertwining food, identity, and history.
Review of Esvin Alarcon Lam | Berlin Art LinkEsvin Alarcón Lam's exhibition uses bamboo to explore themes of identity, queerness, and the interplay of personal and historical transformations.
Andree Blouin's Revolutionary LivesAndrée Blouin's memoir interlaces personal and political narratives, revealing the profound impact of colonialism on African identity and freedom.
Searching for Africa's lost World War soldiers, one grave at a timeThe absence of acknowledgment for African soldiers who fought and died in World War I profoundly impacted their families and communities.
Symbol of resistance': Lumumba, the Congolese hero killed before his primePatrice Lumumba's assassination left an enduring legacy of unfulfilled promise and continues to symbolize African resistance and the quest for self-determination.
Andree Blouin's Revolutionary LivesAndrée Blouin's memoir interlaces personal and political narratives, revealing the profound impact of colonialism on African identity and freedom.
Searching for Africa's lost World War soldiers, one grave at a timeThe absence of acknowledgment for African soldiers who fought and died in World War I profoundly impacted their families and communities.
Symbol of resistance': Lumumba, the Congolese hero killed before his primePatrice Lumumba's assassination left an enduring legacy of unfulfilled promise and continues to symbolize African resistance and the quest for self-determination.
Review of 'Land of Fire' at Kunsthalle Bega | Berlin Art LinkThe 'Land of Fire' exhibition sheds light on Romania's colonial history, including violence against Indigenous peoples.
Oxford University exhibition aims to 'contextualise' the legacy of British imperialist Cecil RhodesOriel College will host an exhibition addressing Cecil Rhodes' legacy and the impact of colonialism in Zimbabwe, alongside a sculpture competition.
Review of 'Land of Fire' at Kunsthalle Bega | Berlin Art LinkThe 'Land of Fire' exhibition sheds light on Romania's colonial history, including violence against Indigenous peoples.
Oxford University exhibition aims to 'contextualise' the legacy of British imperialist Cecil RhodesOriel College will host an exhibition addressing Cecil Rhodes' legacy and the impact of colonialism in Zimbabwe, alongside a sculpture competition.
A first look at a free cabinet of curiosities-themed fashion exhibit from the Museum at FITThe 'Fashioning Wonder' exhibit at the Museum at FIT showcases over 200 fashion items inspired by historical cabinets of curiosities.
Mdou Moctar: Tears of InjusticeMdou Moctar's album, Funeral for Justice, juxtaposes electric anger with acoustic grief reflecting Niger's colonial exploitation.
Colum McCann: I like having my back against the wall'Colum McCann's latest novel, Twist, explores undersea communications and the pressing global issues of environmental destruction and colonialism.
Mr. Trump: It's Time to Listen to What Palestinians WantTrump's Gaza proposal reflects a colonial mindset, ignoring Palestinian rights and aspirations.
Let's be clear the US never had moral supremacy. With Trump, it's not even pretending any more | Owen JonesTrump's Ukraine resource demands symbolize a decline in US global hegemony.
Palestinians react with fury, resignation to Trump's Gaza displacement planPalestinians in Gaza reject Trump's call for them to leave or accept US takeover.
The 'Gulf of America' Is an Admission of DefeatTrump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico reflects a troubling mix of absurdity and authoritarianism.
Mr. Trump: It's Time to Listen to What Palestinians WantTrump's Gaza proposal reflects a colonial mindset, ignoring Palestinian rights and aspirations.
Let's be clear the US never had moral supremacy. With Trump, it's not even pretending any more | Owen JonesTrump's Ukraine resource demands symbolize a decline in US global hegemony.
Palestinians react with fury, resignation to Trump's Gaza displacement planPalestinians in Gaza reject Trump's call for them to leave or accept US takeover.
The 'Gulf of America' Is an Admission of DefeatTrump's renaming of the Gulf of Mexico reflects a troubling mix of absurdity and authoritarianism.
The problem with parenting interventions in the Global South | Aeon EssaysThe historical narrative of cognitive deficiency in colonized children continues to shape contemporary discourses on brain development in the Global South.
Race Historicised: Fanon & Colonial Psychosis | DigiDocsFanon's film highlights the significance of Frantz Fanon's contributions to understanding racism and colonialism.
The problem with parenting interventions in the Global South | Aeon EssaysThe historical narrative of cognitive deficiency in colonized children continues to shape contemporary discourses on brain development in the Global South.
Race Historicised: Fanon & Colonial Psychosis | DigiDocsFanon's film highlights the significance of Frantz Fanon's contributions to understanding racism and colonialism.
The colonial partition that keeps Cameroon split along artificial lines'Colonial legacy in Cameroon has led to deep linguistic and cultural divides, affecting societal cohesion and continuing conflicts.
Lubaina Himid will represent Great Britain at the 2026 Venice BiennaleLubaina Himid, a pioneer of the Black British Art Movement, will represent the UK at the 61st Venice Biennale in 2024.
Ever wonder why Africa's borders appear so strange?Africa's borders, often straight and artificial, reflect colonial legacies that disregard natural landscapes and communities.
Book Review: Dark Laboratory,' by Tao Leigh GoffeThe story of climate change is tied to historical racism and colonial practices, which have lasting effects on our environment today.
We may argue over the origin of Thanksgiving, but one thing is clear- I shouldn't be cookingThanksgiving's history is complex, involving various narratives and perspectives, particularly regarding its interplay with Native American experiences and colonial challenges.
Deporting people from stolen land - 48 hillsEuropean settlers' actions instigated the creation of homelessness and a criminal narrative around poverty in the U.S.
Ever wonder why Africa's borders appear so strange?Africa's borders, often straight and artificial, reflect colonial legacies that disregard natural landscapes and communities.
Book Review: Dark Laboratory,' by Tao Leigh GoffeThe story of climate change is tied to historical racism and colonial practices, which have lasting effects on our environment today.
We may argue over the origin of Thanksgiving, but one thing is clear- I shouldn't be cookingThanksgiving's history is complex, involving various narratives and perspectives, particularly regarding its interplay with Native American experiences and colonial challenges.
Deporting people from stolen land - 48 hillsEuropean settlers' actions instigated the creation of homelessness and a criminal narrative around poverty in the U.S.
Thanks to Trump, it is now in Europe's self-interest to compensate Africa for slavery | Liliane UmubyeyiThe African Union's 2025 declaration emphasizes reparations for Africans, marking a pivotal historic moment for justice and accountability.
How realistic is the African Union's call for reparatory justice?African leaders are united in demanding reparations from former colonial powers.
Thanks to Trump, it is now in Europe's self-interest to compensate Africa for slavery | Liliane UmubyeyiThe African Union's 2025 declaration emphasizes reparations for Africans, marking a pivotal historic moment for justice and accountability.
How realistic is the African Union's call for reparatory justice?African leaders are united in demanding reparations from former colonial powers.
In the 1600s, a Yolu girl was kidnapped from an Australian beach. Centuries later her story is a novelThe historical novel 'A Piece of Red Cloth' portrays the impact of foreign traders on Aboriginal communities through a blend of oral histories and Western storytelling.
This Must-See Exhibit At The British Museum Challenges The Histories Of ImperialismHew Locke's exhibition at the British Museum critiques colonial narratives and challenges assumptions about art and history.
From Colonization to Le Corbusier: Was Modernism in India an Imposition or an Invitation?The architectural decision between brick and concrete symbolizes India's struggle between modernism and traditional craftsmanship post-independence.
From street names to textbooks, Senegal is rewriting French colonial memoryDakar plans to rename colonial streets to honor local figures, reflecting a shift away from French colonial legacy.
This Must-See Exhibit At The British Museum Challenges The Histories Of ImperialismHew Locke's exhibition at the British Museum critiques colonial narratives and challenges assumptions about art and history.
From Colonization to Le Corbusier: Was Modernism in India an Imposition or an Invitation?The architectural decision between brick and concrete symbolizes India's struggle between modernism and traditional craftsmanship post-independence.
From street names to textbooks, Senegal is rewriting French colonial memoryDakar plans to rename colonial streets to honor local figures, reflecting a shift away from French colonial legacy.
Sam Nujoma, Namibia's first president, dies aged 95Sam Nujoma, Namibia's first president and independence leader, passed away at 95, revered for his role in transitioning the nation from colonial rule.
Greenland's Prime Minister Calls for Independence from Denmark Days After Trump Ally Floats Merging Island With AlaskaGreenland's Prime Minister advocates for independence from Denmark, emphasizing a need to overcome colonial legacies in pursuit of a self-governed future.
Belize removes Queen Elizabeth's image on bank notes as step in decolonisation'Belize replaces Queen Elizabeth's image on currency with national heroes.The change is part of a broader effort to move away from colonialism.The new bank notes will feature prominent figures in Belizean history.
Sam Nujoma, Namibia's first president, dies aged 95Sam Nujoma, Namibia's first president and independence leader, passed away at 95, revered for his role in transitioning the nation from colonial rule.
Greenland's Prime Minister Calls for Independence from Denmark Days After Trump Ally Floats Merging Island With AlaskaGreenland's Prime Minister advocates for independence from Denmark, emphasizing a need to overcome colonial legacies in pursuit of a self-governed future.
Belize removes Queen Elizabeth's image on bank notes as step in decolonisation'Belize replaces Queen Elizabeth's image on currency with national heroes.The change is part of a broader effort to move away from colonialism.The new bank notes will feature prominent figures in Belizean history.
Court ruling on Belgium's conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning pointBelgium's court ruling marks a significant acknowledgment of historical injustices and mandates compensatory measures for victims of colonial-era abductions.
5 Women Win Reparations From Belgium for Crimes Under Colonial RuleA Brussels court ruled that Belgium owed reparations for colonial abuses against mixed-race women, affirming their suffering as a crime against humanity.
Britain told to give India back artefacts in lieu of 52trn in reparationsReparations for colonialism should focus on substantial annual contributions, with looted artefacts returned to former colonies as a viable alternative.
Government denies talks with Caribbean nations over slave trade reparationsThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism in addressing complex societal issues like reparations and colonialism.
Court ruling on Belgium's conduct in colonial Africa hailed as turning pointBelgium's court ruling marks a significant acknowledgment of historical injustices and mandates compensatory measures for victims of colonial-era abductions.
5 Women Win Reparations From Belgium for Crimes Under Colonial RuleA Brussels court ruled that Belgium owed reparations for colonial abuses against mixed-race women, affirming their suffering as a crime against humanity.
Britain told to give India back artefacts in lieu of 52trn in reparationsReparations for colonialism should focus on substantial annual contributions, with looted artefacts returned to former colonies as a viable alternative.
Government denies talks with Caribbean nations over slave trade reparationsThe Independent emphasizes the importance of accessible journalism in addressing complex societal issues like reparations and colonialism.
Trump Jr. is heading for Greenland, shortly after his father said the US should take over the islandTrump Jr. visits Greenland amid renewed calls from his father to acquire the territory, raising international concerns about colonial intentions.
Trump's plan to colonise Gaza is rooted in an old white fantasyPresident Trump's proposal to claim Gaza reflects a historical pattern of colonial entitlement to land.
Trump Jr. is heading for Greenland, shortly after his father said the US should take over the islandTrump Jr. visits Greenland amid renewed calls from his father to acquire the territory, raising international concerns about colonial intentions.
Trump's plan to colonise Gaza is rooted in an old white fantasyPresident Trump's proposal to claim Gaza reflects a historical pattern of colonial entitlement to land.
This is sacred land': an off-grid Wales community battles to keep their homeThe Brithdir Mawr community faces eviction as new owners seek to repurpose the land, igniting discussions around displacement and colonialism.
With 'ungrateful' swipe, Macron further alienates AfricaMacron's recent remarks may worsen France's already strained relations with its former African colonies, highlighting a complex post-colonial dynamic.
Comment | In restitution cases, the law is not the only answerFrance's progress on returning African heritage remains minimal seven years after Macron's plea for restitution.
With 'ungrateful' swipe, Macron further alienates AfricaMacron's recent remarks may worsen France's already strained relations with its former African colonies, highlighting a complex post-colonial dynamic.
Comment | In restitution cases, the law is not the only answerFrance's progress on returning African heritage remains minimal seven years after Macron's plea for restitution.
The rule of law and racial difference in the British Empire | Aeon EssaysBritish colonial law was utilized to exploit colonised lands and dismiss Indigenous political structures, claiming superiority and enforcing terra nullius.
Nicholas Galanin Hews Visions of the Present From Indigenous Knowledge, Land, and MemoryThe U.S. government's boarding schools aimed to erase Indigenous cultures and caused immense trauma among Native children and communities.
Australia Day Protesters Vandalize Melbourne and Sydney StatuesAustralia Day is seen by many as a reminder of colonial oppression, leading to protests and vandalism of statues.The observance of Australia Day evokes strong feelings, with some advocating for alternative names like Invasion Day.
Thanksgiving Myths Aim to Silence Indigenous Voices. We Won't Be Silent.Thanksgiving symbolizes both celebration and a reminder of violent colonization, prompting a critical understanding of Indigenous histories and rights.
The rule of law and racial difference in the British Empire | Aeon EssaysBritish colonial law was utilized to exploit colonised lands and dismiss Indigenous political structures, claiming superiority and enforcing terra nullius.
Nicholas Galanin Hews Visions of the Present From Indigenous Knowledge, Land, and MemoryThe U.S. government's boarding schools aimed to erase Indigenous cultures and caused immense trauma among Native children and communities.
Australia Day Protesters Vandalize Melbourne and Sydney StatuesAustralia Day is seen by many as a reminder of colonial oppression, leading to protests and vandalism of statues.The observance of Australia Day evokes strong feelings, with some advocating for alternative names like Invasion Day.
Thanksgiving Myths Aim to Silence Indigenous Voices. We Won't Be Silent.Thanksgiving symbolizes both celebration and a reminder of violent colonization, prompting a critical understanding of Indigenous histories and rights.
Mapped: Birthright citizenship around the worldBirthright citizenship in the U.S. is largely unique to the Western Hemisphere and faces challenges based on global trends.
What Are You Hungry For? Colonialism meets TikTok on the Stage of VolksbuhneThe Hunger skillfully merges themes of colonialism and self commodification amidst digital culture, captivating audiences with its unique narrative style.
We Have a Ceasefire Deal, But This Isn't the EndThe ongoing violence in Gaza reflects a disturbing blend of colonial and modern warfare, with significant implications for state accountability and human rights.
Crime against humanity: Why has a court found Belgium guilty of kidnapping?Belgium's court ruling acknowledges the forcible abduction of mixed-race children as a crime against humanity, providing compensation and setting a crucial legal precedent.
Belgium loses case over babies stolen in former colonies DW 12/02/2024Belgium is mandated to compensate women for historical injustices linked to forced separations during its colonial rule over the Congo.
We Have a Ceasefire Deal, But This Isn't the EndThe ongoing violence in Gaza reflects a disturbing blend of colonial and modern warfare, with significant implications for state accountability and human rights.
Crime against humanity: Why has a court found Belgium guilty of kidnapping?Belgium's court ruling acknowledges the forcible abduction of mixed-race children as a crime against humanity, providing compensation and setting a crucial legal precedent.
Belgium loses case over babies stolen in former colonies DW 12/02/2024Belgium is mandated to compensate women for historical injustices linked to forced separations during its colonial rule over the Congo.
Albert Schweitzer and his controversial legacy DW 01/14/2025Albert Schweitzer, revered for his humanitarian achievements, was also a product of his era, characterized by paternalism and colonial attitudes toward Africa.
Briefly Noted Book ReviewsThe novel explores the complexities of love and cultural differences within the context of colonial Taiwan.
Nicholas Galanin's Art as Resistance: A Deep Dive into "The Persistence of Land Claims in a Climate of Change" | stupidDOPEGalanin's art uniquely combines Indigenous heritage with contemporary forms to challenge colonial narratives and foster resilience among Indigenous communities.
Israeli Citizenship Has Always Been a Tool of Genocide - So I Renounced MineThe author renounced Israeli citizenship due to its historical ties to systemic oppression of Palestinians.
Theatre of Violence: The ICC's landmark trial of a former child soldierThe ICC's prosecution may reflect new forms of colonialism, especially in cases where defendants are both victims and perpetrators.
Israeli Citizenship Has Always Been a Tool of Genocide - So I Renounced MineThe author renounced Israeli citizenship due to its historical ties to systemic oppression of Palestinians.
Theatre of Violence: The ICC's landmark trial of a former child soldierThe ICC's prosecution may reflect new forms of colonialism, especially in cases where defendants are both victims and perpetrators.
American Singapore: A MAGA Agenda for Puerto RicoPuerto Rico's limited LNG imports from the U.S. reflect a complex colonial dynamic and systemic inequities hindering its economic potential.
Is Francafrique ending? Why Senegal is cutting military ties with FranceSenegal is actively pushing for military independence from France, marking a significant shift in post-colonial relations.
Thanksgiving and Native Americans: a complicated historyThe myth of the first Thanksgiving overlooks complex realities of Native American involvement and colonialism.
The Twenty-first Century's Best Works of Native American HistoryThe history of the U.S. must include Native American narratives to fully understand its origins and the impacts of colonization.
Thanksgiving and Native Americans: a complicated historyThe myth of the first Thanksgiving overlooks complex realities of Native American involvement and colonialism.
The Twenty-first Century's Best Works of Native American HistoryThe history of the U.S. must include Native American narratives to fully understand its origins and the impacts of colonization.
How the Western Literary Canon Made the World WorseDionne Brand's 'Salvage' critiques classical literature to reveal its complicity in capitalism and colonialism while advocating for a reimagined literary tradition.
Miami Advice: Dejha Carrington on April Bey's inspiring 'aesthetics of cultural reclamation'April Bey's work critically examines luxury branding and colonialism through art, using humor and vibrant imagery to engage with societal issues.
Opinion: Not another revival of Band Aid's 'Do They Know It's Christmas?'The 'ultimate remix' of 'Do They Know It's Christmas?' highlights problematic narratives about Africa's dependency on Western aid.
Belgium found guilty of crimes against humanity in colonial CongoBelgium's court ruled that the forced removal of mixed-race children in Congo constitutes crimes against humanity, marking a historic legal acknowledgment of colonial injustices.
Small island states seek climate change justice at top UN courtClimate litigation at the ICJ might enhance support for vulnerable island states facing climate threats.Colonial legacies hinder access to climate funding for places like Curaçao and Mayotte.
Hew Locke to 'disrupt' statue of Belgium monarch who oversaw brutal Congo regimeHew Locke will unveil new works to confront the controversial statue of Leopold II in Ostend, focusing on colonial history's brutal impact.
These Historical Tariffs Changed the Course of Trade ForeverTariffs have historically played crucial roles in economic development and international relations, significantly shaping historical events and national policies.
Were the Crusader States Penal Colonies? - Medievalists.netThe crusader states attracted a significant number of criminals, influenced both by societal factors and institutional needs for manpower.