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Claude McKay: Radical Jamaican in 1920s London

Discover the untold story of Claude McKay, the Jamaican writer whose radical journalism challenged colonialism and racism in 1920s London, paving the way for future civil rights movements.

Nigeria's Benin Bronzes museum gets clay replicas

A controversial restitution deal sees Nigeria's new Edo Museum of West African Art receive clay copies instead of the promised original Benin Bronzes, sparking outrage and diplomatic tension.

Henry & Ryder: The Case for UK Slavery Reparations

A groundbreaking new report commissioned by Sir Lenny Henry and authored by Marcus Ryder makes a powerful economic and moral argument for slavery reparations in the UK, urging the nation to confront its colonial past.

Lula slams 'green colonialism' in fiery UN speech

Brazilian President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva has delivered a powerful rebuke to wealthy nations at the UN General Assembly, accusing them of 'green colonialism' and demanding urgent reform of global financial institutions.

Jacinta Price blasts Indian diplomat over colonialism comments

Shadow Indigenous Australians Minister Jacinta Nampijinpa Price has launched a fierce condemnation of an Indian High Commission official after he dismissed the impacts of British colonialism in Australia. The diplomatic spat, which occurred at a National

Greenland Demands Colonial Apology from Denmark

Greenland's Prime Minister Mette Egede calls for a formal apology from Denmark for its colonial past, as a landmark report details decades of forced cultural assimilation and human rights abuses against the Inuit people.

Africa's Plan to Redraw the World Map with True Scale

The African Union launches a bold initiative to replace the Mercator projection with the 'Equal Earth' map, aiming to accurately represent the continent's true scale and reshape global perceptions in a monumental geopolitical move.

How Maps Have Shrunk Africa's True Scale and Potential

A new Guardian analysis exposes how the Mercator map projection has historically minimised Africa's true size and global importance, calling for a more accurate representation of the continent's vast potential.

Edinburgh University's Racist Skull Collection Exposed

A shocking investigation uncovers how the University of Edinburgh's 19th-century anatomy collection was used to promote racist ideologies and justify British colonial rule, as the institution now grapples with this dark chapter.

Nolan accused of colonialism in new film

Acclaimed director Christopher Nolan is under fire for filming his latest project in Western Sahara, with critics accusing him of enabling colonialism. The controversy has sparked heated debates in the film industry.

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