Tanzania protest deaths spark international alarm
Fresh political violence erupts in Tanzania as opposition protests turn deadly, testing President Samia Suluhu Hassan's reform agenda and drawing global condemnation.
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Tanzania's election crackdown under President Hassan exposed
Exclusive investigation reveals Tanzania's ongoing political repression under President Samia Suluhu Hassan, with opposition figures silenced and election integrity questioned despite international pressure.
Tanzania's Hassan wins election amid violent protests
Samia Suluhu Hassan secures overwhelming victory in Tanzania's presidential election as opposition decries irregularities and security forces clash with protesters across the nation.
Searching for Pan-Africanism's Lost Spirit
A profound exploration into the enduring legacy of Pan-Africanism, tracing its revolutionary roots and examining its urgent relevance in today's global landscape of racial justice and decolonisation.
Manchester's 1945 Pan-African Congress: 80 Years On
Eighty years after Manchester hosted the landmark Pan-African Congress, discover how this radical gathering ignited independence movements across Africa and reshaped Black political consciousness worldwide.
Tanzania election protests turn deadly amid fraud claims
Tanzania faces political turmoil as opposition parties reject presidential election results, sparking deadly protests and international concern over democratic processes.
Tanzania military fires on protesters, UN condemns violence
Tanzanian security forces have been condemned by the United Nations after opening fire on protesters in the Mtwara region, leaving several dead and many injured during demonstrations over economic hardship and political discontent.
Tanzania election protests turn deadly amid fraud claims
Fresh political violence erupts in Tanzania as opposition challenges election results, with UN expressing concern over rising tensions and reported fatalities.
De Blasio's island purchase ignites colonial wealth debate
Ex-New York mayor Bill de Blasio sparks outrage after acquiring exclusive Long Island property while progressive allies condemn colonial legacy and wealth inequality.
Gurnah's Theft: Coming-of-Age in Tanzania
Nobel laureate Abdulrazak Gurnah returns with a powerful audiobook exploring identity, displacement and moral choices in 1960s Tanzania through the eyes of a young student.
Trump's South Korea Gaffe: Wrong Colonial History Claim
Donald Trump left diplomats stunned during a private meeting when he incorrectly asserted South Korea had been under British colonial rule, exposing significant historical knowledge gaps.
Tanzania's President announces election system overhaul
In a dramatic political shift, Tanzania's first female president Samia Suluhu Hassan has reversed her predecessor's position and announced plans for competitive elections, marking a new era of democratic reform in the East African nation.
Senegal reimagines Irish play Translations
A groundbreaking theatre production in Senegal reimagines Brian Friel's classic play 'Translations', drawing striking parallels between Irish language erosion and Senegalese cultural displacement under colonialism.
Tanzania election: President Hassan set for victory
Early results indicate Tanzania's first female president is heading for decisive victory in landmark election, marking historic moment for East African nation.
WA Governor Apologises for 1834 Pinjarra Massacre
In a landmark moment for reconciliation, Western Australia's Governor has delivered a formal apology to the Noongar people for the devastating 1834 Pinjarra Massacre, acknowledging colonial violence and beginning healing.
Zanzibar women lead seaweed beauty revolution
Discover how Tanzanian women are harvesting seaweed for global cosmetics while championing sustainable farming and economic empowerment in East Africa.
Michael Cook: Bidjara artist's groundbreaking retrospective
Explore the groundbreaking retrospective of Bidjara artist Michael Cook, whose powerful photographic series challenge colonial narratives and celebrate Indigenous resilience through stunning visual storytelling.
China's Secret Police Outposts Exposed in East Africa
Amnesty International reveals Chinese police operating covert stations in Tanzania, Kenya and Uganda, raising serious human rights concerns about transnational repression.
Senegal removes French graffiti in cultural shift
Senegal embarks on a nationwide campaign to remove French-language graffiti, replacing colonial-era messaging with local languages in a powerful statement of cultural reclamation.
How a British quarrel named Melbourne
The fascinating true story behind Melbourne's naming reveals a diplomatic dispute between two British governors that forever shaped Australian identity.
East African nations launch joint police force against crime
Kenya, Uganda, Tanzania, and neighbouring countries unite in unprecedented security operation targeting cross-border criminal networks across East Africa.
Fulham Palace makes Black History Month permanent
The former Bishop of London's residence launches permanent Black history programme, confronting its colonial past through new exhibitions and educational initiatives.
Kruger National Park Renamed in Historic South Africa Move
In a landmark decision, South Africa has officially renamed Kruger National Park to embrace indigenous heritage and move beyond its colonial past. Discover the new identity of Africa's premier wildlife sanctuary.
Australia's Truth: Langton, Pascoe & Tame Challenge Identity
In a groundbreaking new series 'The Idea of Australia', prominent Indigenous voices Marcia Langton, Bruce Pascoe and activist Grace Tame dismantle colonial narratives, offering a powerful re-examination of the nation's identity and history.
Gaza Crisis Echoes Britain's Imperial Past
As Gaza endures unprecedented devastation, a Guardian analysis reveals how Western powers are repeating historical patterns of colonial violence and collective punishment they once pioneered.
Trump's colonial rule comments spark international condemnation
Former US President Donald Trump faces criticism after reportedly praising colonial governance in Africa during private Republican dinner conversations, drawing condemnation from historians and diplomats.
Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Language as Cultural Liberation
Nobel Prize-nominated author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o discusses how rejecting colonial languages became an act of cultural survival and political defiance in this compelling Guardian podcast analysis.
Spanish Treasure Fleet Shipwreck Discovered Off Florida
Marine archaeologists uncover 300-year-old Spanish galleon from legendary 1715 Treasure Fleet, revealing gold coins and priceless artefacts from colonial era shipwreck.
300-year-old Spanish coins found on Florida beach
A Florida beachcomber's routine stroll turned into a historic discovery when he unearthed a trove of 18th-century Spanish silver coins, believed to be from a 1715 shipwreck revealed by recent hurricane activity.
Spanish treasure fleet discovery rewrites colonial history
Archaeologists uncover 16th-century Spanish shipwrecks off Florida coast, revealing unprecedented insights into colonial trade routes and maritime technology.
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