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Portugal says it won't pay reparations over slavery

Portugal says it won't pay reparations over slavery

Portugal has said it won't pay reparations for colonial era atrocities, a contradiction to a statement earlier made by the country's president.

UN pushes for slavery reparations for people of African descent

UN pushes for slavery reparations for people of African descent

UN General Assembly President Dennis Francis says reparatory justice is key in tackling grave human rights violations deeply entrenched in the legacy of colonialism and slave trade.

Why are three African countries called Guinea?

Why are three African countries called Guinea?

Although the countries have similar names, each has its unique stories.

Namibians demand reparations from Germany over colonial-era genocide

Namibians demand reparations from Germany over colonial-era genocide

Germany acknowledges that the killings by its troops during colonialism in Namibia amounted to a genocide but it has neither officially apologised nor paid compensation yet.

Why are two African countries named Congo?

Why are two African countries named Congo?

Many people in Africa and around the world often mix up two African countries - the Democratic Republic of Congo and the Republic of Congo. Here is a simple guide.

Germany’s apology for colonial atrocities 'means nothing'

Germany’s apology for colonial atrocities 'means nothing'

In one case, German colonialists 'brutally' executed at least 60 Tanzanians who revolted against colonialism. German President apologised this month.

Africa to set up global fund for slavery reparations

Africa to set up global fund for slavery reparations

African leaders at a Reparation Conference in Accra, Ghana, strongly demanded for reparations for millions of Africans forcefully taken by European nations and enslaved.

Kenyans continue push for 'justice, reparations' from UK

Kenyans continue push for 'justice, reparations' from UK

A section of Kenyans have continued their quest for "justice" and "reparations" from the United Kingdom over colonial abuses.

World Humanitarian Day: The curious case of French colonialism in Africa

World Humanitarian Day: The curious case of French colonialism in Africa

On World Humanitarian Day, let's take a closer look at how French colonialism stole the future of many African states and whether the much-touted Western aid is helping or hurting them.

Why Niger ditched colonial-era national anthem

Why Niger ditched colonial-era national anthem

Niger's national anthem of 60 years has been officially retired in favour of a bold, new invocation to identity that replaces the irreverent messaging and racist innuendo that marked colonial hegemony.

How Europe’s unfair treatment of Africa created current irregular migration crisis

How Europe’s unfair treatment of Africa created current irregular migration crisis

As far as the current irregular migration is concerned, some of the European countries are experiencing the consequences of their past actions in Africa.

Looted legacies: Returning the Benin Bronzes

Looted legacies: Returning the Benin Bronzes

The remarkable collection of brass, ivory and bronze pieces originally adorned the palace of the Kingdom of Benin, located in what is now Edo State in southern Nigeria.