Namibia: The History of a Country Shaped From a Rich and Traumatic Past
The article discusses Namibia's rich history, particularly its anti-colonial resistance against German and South African rule leading to independence in 1990, and features insights from political scientist Henning Melber's work on the subject.
Ayuso does not support the King in the controversy with Mexico over the conquest: "Abuses, those committed by the Aztecs against the natives"
Madrid president Isabel Díaz Ayuso defends her view on the historical abuses of indigenous populations in a controversy regarding Spain's colonial past with Mexico.
Congo-Kinshasa: Ex-Belgian Diplomat to Stand Trial Over 1961 Assassination of Patrice Lumumba
A former Belgian diplomat has been ordered to stand trial in Belgium for his alleged role in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba in 1961, marking a significant step in addressing Belgium's colonial past.
500 years are nothing
Feijóo contradicts the Monarch following controversial comments about Spain's colonial past.
Belgian ex-diplomat to stand trial over Patrice Lumumba death
A former Belgian diplomat has been ordered to stand trial for his alleged role in the 1961 murder of Congolese leader Patrice Lumumba, marking a significant move in acknowledging Belgium's colonial past.
Spanish king acknowledges ‘much abuse’ during Americas conquest
Spain’s King Felipe VI recognized the significant abuse and ethical issues during the country's conquest of the Americas, marking a noteworthy moment for the Spanish crown's acknowledgment of its colonial past.
France returns 'talking drum' looted in 1916 in Ivory Coast
France has officially returned a sacred drum, known as the 'talking drum,' to Ivory Coast, marking a historic restitution of a cultural artifact from its colonial past.
Dusty reels, living history: Volunteers fight to save Congo’s TV archives
Volunteers in the Republic of the Congo are working tirelessly to preserve the country's historical television archives, which document key events from its colonial past to independence.
Trump threatens, Denmark apologizes. Greenlanders want compensation for past wrongs
Greenlanders, represented by artist Buuti Pedersen, are reflecting on colonial abuses and seeking compensation, sparked by recent threats from Donald Trump which have reignited ties between Greenland and Denmark.
"The Great Emptiness" in which people died. Namibia reflects a bloody German past and a globalized present
The article discusses Namibia's tumultuous history marked by German colonial rule and subsequent struggles for independence, alongside its surprising connections to the Czech Republic.
Slavery and French Colonialism: 'We do not ask anyone to apologize,' explains Abd al Malik
In a recent interview, rapper Abd al Malik addressed France's colonial past, emphasizing the importance of collective memory and unity amid historical suffering.