Mamdani's Democracy Lessons for Australia
As Australia faces political crossroads, Ugandan academic Mahmood Mamdani's groundbreaking ideas about decolonising democracy offer transformative lessons for rebuilding trust in governance.
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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.
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.
Papua New Guinea's 1975 Independence: A Nation Remembered
Fifty years on, Papua New Guinea reflects on its historic journey from Australian administration to sovereign nationhood, marking a pivotal moment in Commonwealth history.
Ukraine's mass removal of Russian language books
Across Ukraine, a grassroots movement is systematically removing Russian-language books from libraries and schools, reflecting a profound cultural shift following the invasion.
Bristol returns sacred artefacts to Larrakia people
In a powerful act of post-colonial justice, Bristol's museum returns 14 culturally significant artefacts to the Larrakia people of Australia, setting a new precedent for UK cultural institutions.
Ukraine dismantles thousands of Soviet statues in cultural purge
Ukraine accelerates its decolonisation, removing Soviet-era monuments in a profound cultural shift against its imperial past. Discover the scale and symbolism of this national transformation.
Pope Praises Starmer's Chagos Islands Sovereignty Deal
The Vatican has formally endorsed Prime Minister Keir Starmer's decision to return the Chagos Archipelago to Mauritius, with Pope Leo praising the £3.5bn agreement as a major step for justice and decolonisation.
Ngũgĩ & Forna on language and decolonisation
Renowned authors Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o and Aminatta Forna discuss the power of language in decolonisation and cultural identity at a recent literary event.
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