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Colonialism
Russia and Africa agree to promote ‘multipolar world order’, says Putin
President Vladimir Putin said Friday that Russia and the African leaders attending a summit in Saint Petersburg had agreed to promote a multipolar world order and to fight neo-colonialism.
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African and Caribbean stakeholders demand reparations for slavery at Barbados meeting
Representatives from various African and Caribbean entities joined forces at a historic event this week in the capital of Barbados, Bridgetown, to demand reparations for slavery and its legacy in today's society.…
Netherlands to return colonial-era treasures to Indonesia and Sri Lanka
The Netherlands said Thursday it will hand back hundreds of colonial-era artifacts to Indonesia and Sri Lanka, including a haul of treasure and a gem-encrusted bronze cannon.
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Modi inaugurates parliament building in New Delhi revamp despite opposition boycott
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated India's new parliament building on Sunday, a modern complex which is part of his Hindu nationalist government's grand plan to give a makeover to the British colonial-era architecture in…
Guterres: ‘We can turn the tide’ towards ending colonialism
“Our shared goal is to give greater priority to the decolonization agenda and spur accelerated action,” UN Secretary-General António Guterres told the Special Committee on Decolonization, or C-24, regional seminar.
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King Charles III Coronation: Why Queen Consort Camilla Will Not Wear The Kohinoor Diamond For…
The Koh-i-Noor is not just any diamond – it holds a significant place in British history and is a symbol of British conquest.The decision to avoid the Koh-i-Noor may seem like a compromise between tradition and sensitivity. In a surprising…
South Korea announces plan to compensate victims of Japan’s wartime forced labour
Issued on: 06/03/2023 - 07:46Modified: 06/03/2023 - 07:47
South Korea announced plans Monday to compensate victims of Japan’s forced wartime labour, aiming to end a…
French interference in Africa ‘well over’, President Macron says during four-nation tour
Issued on: 02/03/2023 - 14:47
President Emmanuel Macron on Thursday said the era of French interference in Africa was “well over” as he began a four-nation tour of the…