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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

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Long Island home built by a Revolutionary War soldier lists for $1.24M - see how it was lovingly restored

The Dunnes are selling their well-restored 18th-century home for $1.24 million after nearly 40 years of dedicated restoration.

Early American history comes to life at The Old Barracks Museum

The Old Barracks Museum offers a comprehensive historical experience related to the American Revolution.

Long Island home built by a Revolutionary War soldier lists for $1.24M - see how it was lovingly restored

The Dunnes are selling their well-restored 18th-century home for $1.24 million after nearly 40 years of dedicated restoration.

Early American history comes to life at The Old Barracks Museum

The Old Barracks Museum offers a comprehensive historical experience related to the American Revolution.

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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.

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.

#cultural-heritage

Somerset House to reveal the restored Salt Stair' after fire renovations

Restored Salt Stair at Somerset House will explore the historical impact of colonial salt taxes and their role in India and civil rights movements.

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.

Somerset House to reveal the restored Salt Stair' after fire renovations

Restored Salt Stair at Somerset House will explore the historical impact of colonial salt taxes and their role in India and civil rights movements.

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.

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EXPLAINER: Why is Greenland a part of the Danish Kingdom?

Greenland is an autonomous territory of the Danish Kingdom with rights to independence and self-governance since 2009.

#indigenous-rights

Redefining boundaries for Indigenous communities

Indigenous peoples are vigorously defending their ancestral lands against government and corporate encroachment, emphasizing their inextricable connection to these territories.

Privacy and autonomy: Redefining boundaries for Indigenous communities

Indigenous communities are fighting against land dispossession and asserting their rights and relationship with their territories.

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.

'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.

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.

Redefining boundaries for Indigenous communities

Indigenous peoples are vigorously defending their ancestral lands against government and corporate encroachment, emphasizing their inextricable connection to these territories.

Privacy and autonomy: Redefining boundaries for Indigenous communities

Indigenous communities are fighting against land dispossession and asserting their rights and relationship with their territories.

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.

'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.

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.

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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.

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

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.

Maqdala shield to be repatriated to Ethiopia

The 19th-century Ethiopian shield will be repatriated to Ethiopia after being displayed in the US, symbolizing the nation's resilience and heritage.

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.

Maqdala shield to be repatriated to Ethiopia

The 19th-century Ethiopian shield will be repatriated to Ethiopia after being displayed in the US, symbolizing the nation's resilience and heritage.

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"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.

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.

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.

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.

#indonesia

Rotterdam becomes first Dutch city to restitute colonial objects

Rotterdam's return of 68 Indonesian cultural artifacts sets a precedent for local councils in addressing colonial injustices.

Netherlands to return 288 items looted in colonial era to Indonesia

The Dutch government is returning 288 colonial-era cultural objects to Indonesia, marking important steps toward rectifying historical injustices.

Rotterdam becomes first Dutch city to restitute colonial objects

Rotterdam's return of 68 Indonesian cultural artifacts sets a precedent for local councils in addressing colonial injustices.

Netherlands to return 288 items looted in colonial era to Indonesia

The Dutch government is returning 288 colonial-era cultural objects to Indonesia, marking important steps toward rectifying historical injustices.

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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

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.

Starmer rejects slavery reparations bid ahead of Commonwealth summit

Keir Starmer has ruled out slavery reparations ahead of the Commonwealth summit, reinforcing Downing Street's stance against compensation for colonial injustices.

#chagos-islands

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.

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.

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.

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.

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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.

Casa Hoyos

Casa Hoyos is a luxury hotel that combines vibrant Mexican design with a rich colonial history, elevating the travel experience in San Miguel de Allende.

What Was the Paris Olympics?

The Paris 2024 Olympics highlighted both athletic achievement and significant political statements, reflecting ongoing social issues in the host country and worldwide.

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.

Colonialism is challenged but also reinforced on university campuses

Universities have historically played a dual role in colonial history and continue to be at the forefront of student-led movements for social justice.

Kemi Badenoch: UK's wealth isn't from white privilege and colonialism

The UK's wealth shouldn't be solely attributed to colonial history or racial privilege but rather to the Glorious Revolution and economic certainty.

France's parliament condemns 1961 police massacre of Algerians in Paris

The French parliament approved a resolution condemning the 1961 killings of Algerians by Paris police.

President Emmanuel Macron acknowledged the 1961 massacre as 'inexcusable' in 2021.

My God, how courageous': the British choirboys taking on an Indigenous family's painful story

Collaboration between Indigenous artist and British choir challenges preconceptions and initiates powerful storytelling.

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

Campaigners celebrate court ruling to decolonise' Kampala

Architecture and Coloniality: Brazilian Modernism in Critical Perspective

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

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

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

Campaigners celebrate court ruling to decolonise' Kampala

Architecture and Coloniality: Brazilian Modernism in Critical Perspective

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

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

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

French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025

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

French troops to exit Senegal by end of 2025

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

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

Long Island home built by a Revolutionary War soldier lists for $1.24M - see how it was lovingly restored

Early American history comes to life at The Old Barracks Museum

Long Island home built by a Revolutionary War soldier lists for $1.24M - see how it was lovingly restored

Early American history comes to life at The Old Barracks Museum

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

HEW LOCKE

Somerset House to reveal the restored Salt Stair' after fire renovations

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

Somerset House to reveal the restored Salt Stair' after fire renovations

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

EXPLAINER: Why is Greenland a part of the Danish Kingdom?

Redefining boundaries for Indigenous communities

Privacy and autonomy: Redefining boundaries for Indigenous communities

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

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

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

Redefining boundaries for Indigenous communities

Privacy and autonomy: Redefining boundaries for Indigenous communities

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

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

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

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

Opinion | Enough With the Land Acknowledgments

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

Maqdala shield to be repatriated to Ethiopia

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

Maqdala shield to be repatriated to Ethiopia

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

The Long History of the "Elsewhere Museum"

Senegal seeks answers 80 years after French colonial massacre of soldiers

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

Rotterdam becomes first Dutch city to restitute colonial objects

Netherlands to return 288 items looted in colonial era to Indonesia

Rotterdam becomes first Dutch city to restitute colonial objects

Netherlands to return 288 items looted in colonial era to Indonesia

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

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

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

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

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

The Wide Wide Sea

Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

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

Slavery reparations not about transfer of cash, says Lammy

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

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

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

Starmer rejects slavery reparations bid ahead of Commonwealth summit

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

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

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

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

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

Casa Hoyos

What Was the Paris Olympics?

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

Colonialism is challenged but also reinforced on university campuses

Kemi Badenoch: UK's wealth isn't from white privilege and colonialism

France's parliament condemns 1961 police massacre of Algerians in Paris

My God, how courageous': the British choirboys taking on an Indigenous family's painful story

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