Tag: Colonialism
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Colonialism: Impacted lives seeking freedom for all humanity – By Owei Lakemfa
THE International Conference for the Eradication of Colonialism which held in Abuja, Nigeria from August 12-13, 2024, was full of symbolism.
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Remake the world by ending colonialism: The Abuja agenda – By Owei Lakemfa
EXPRESSION of shock and incredulity were reactions from a number of persons and organisations across the world who were invited to the International Conference for the Eradication of Colonialism. The general question that followed was: “Are there still colonies in the world?” Indeed, there are 61 territories and peoples who list themselves as colonies or what…
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The Subtext of Professor Uju Anya’s Tweet – By Lexzy Ochibejivwie
History tells that the Jallianwala Bagh massacre took place in 1919. The massacre saw the shooting of a large crowd of unarmed protesters in Amritsar Punjab in India. Brigadier-general R. E. Dyer, the commander of the British forces during pre-independence India at the time was the chief culprit; he gave the order for the massacre.…
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Effects of colonialism still being felt – UN chief
The consequences of colonialism are “still being felt to this day”, the UN Chef de Cabinet, Courtenay Rattray, told the Special Committee on Decolonisation on Friday. Speaking on behalf of Secretary-General António Guterres, he also reminded the participants of the challenges which face the so-called Non-Self-Governing Territories which remain around the world. “Global cooperation is…
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Macron says colonialism was grave mistake
French president Emmanuel Macron declared on Saturday that colonialism was a “grave mistake” and a “serious fault” made by the French Republic. He made the statement on Saturday during a joint press conference with the president of Ivory Coast, Alassane Ouattara. “Too often, France is perceived as taking a supremacy stance and to dress itself…
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Cuba to continue cause of Fidel Castro, president says
Cuban President Raul Castro has pledged on Tuesday that the Cuban people will continue the cause of the late revolutionary leader, Fidel Castro, who passed away late Friday at the age of 90. Raul Castro, 85, made a speech at a massive rally and a state funeral to pay homage to Fidel Castro at the…