neocolonialism Stories

The African activists who challenged colonial-era slavery in Lagos and the Gold Coast
The Conversation  |  Aug 02, 2025

Many African abolitionists who fought and lost their lives in the struggle against slavery have long gone unacknowledged. This is beginning to change.

Looting of African Heritage: Powerful new book explores damage done by colonial theft
The Conversation  |  Sep 07, 2024

Looting art in times of wars was not new. What made European colonial looting distinctive, though, was that the loot-filled a specific institution, th...

Museveni chides World Bank, urges audit of intentions behind loans
Amina Wako  |  Apr 30, 2024

Museveni accused the bank of emphasising profit-driven agendas and prioritising loans for seminars at the expense of Africa's development.

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