Category : Search result: colonial links


Namibia demands return of sacred artefacts from US

In a significant move for cultural restitution, Namibia is formally demanding the return of sacred objects and human remains from museums in the United States, including Harvard and the Smithsonian.

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.

Starmer breaks silence on Farage Russia links

Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer speaks out about Reform UK's Nigel Farage and his controversial comments on Ukraine and the West, calling for security service scrutiny.

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.

Meghan's royal wedding candle sparks controversy

The Duchess of Sussex faces criticism for seemingly rewriting history as she launches a 'wedding day' inspired candle while maintaining her royal connections in business ventures.

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.

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.

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.

UK backs French theme park with far-right links

Exclusive investigation reveals controversial French theme park chain Puy du Fou secured UK government support for its Midlands project despite its founder's deep ties to far-right movements and anti-LGBTQ+ stance.

Trump's UK Golf Courses Face Financial Crisis

Donald Trump's prestigious UK golf courses in Scotland are reportedly haemorrhaging millions as financial documents reveal mounting losses and growing local opposition to expansion plans.

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.

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.

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