Tag #Colonialism

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Greenland Rejects Trump's Suggestion, Independence Debate Intensifies

President-elect Trump's suggestion to purchase or seize Greenland has prompted widespread rejection from Greenland's residents, who emphasize self-determination and highlight the need to address historical injustices, placing Greenland's independence debate onto the global stage.

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Peace, Justice, and Strong Institutions
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Hamburg's Stalled Street Renaming Highlights Ongoing Debate on Colonial Legacy

Hamburg will rename three streets honoring colonial profiteers, including Adolph Woermann, whose company transported German soldiers during the Herero and Namaqua genocide. However, the renaming of a fourth street honoring Justus Strandes is stalled due to concerns about the pronunciation of the pro...

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No Poverty
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Muslim Unity: A Resilience Against Colonial Narratives

This article refutes the common perception of Muslim disunity, arguing that a shared belief in Islam's core principles creates a strong, enduring bond that persists despite political divisions and the legacy of colonialism; it calls for reframing narratives to highlight resilience and promote unity.

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Senegal Rejects Minister's Tirailleurs as "Traitors" Statement

The Senegalese government on December 26th rejected Minister Cheikh Oumar Diagne's statement labeling Tirailleurs as traitors, contrasting sharply with the government's recent commemoration of these soldiers; the controversy highlights conflicting narratives about colonial history.

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Macron's Controversial Remarks in Mayotte Highlight France's Colonial Legacy

French President Emmanuel Macron's visit to Mayotte, a French island in the Indian Ocean devastated by a cyclone, was marred by a controversial statement to storm victims, perceived as insensitive and colonialist. His comments highlight the complex history of French colonialism in the region and the...

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Ancient DNA Confirms Pre-Columbian Syphilis in Americas

Analysis of ancient DNA from pre-Columbian remains in the Americas confirms the presence of Treponema pallidum, the bacteria causing syphilis, before 1492, challenging the traditional view of its European origin and highlighting the role of colonialism in its global spread.

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Good Health and Well-being
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Macron's Controversial Remarks Strain Franco-African Relations

French President Emmanuel Macron's recent comments, suggesting that several African nations wouldn't exist without French military intervention, have sparked outrage in Africa and raised concerns about the future of Franco-African relations, as several African nations end military cooperation with F...

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Denmark's Coat of Arms Redesign Amid US Interest in Greenland

King Frederik X of Denmark unveiled a redesigned national coat of arms in December 2024, replacing the three crowns with images of a polar bear and a ram, symbolizing Greenland and the Faroe Islands, amid renewed US attempts to purchase Greenland.

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Partnerships for the Goals
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Greenland's Prime Minister Calls for Independence from Denmark

Greenland's Prime Minister, Mute Egede, called for independence from Denmark in a New Year's address, citing unequal cooperation and past Danish misconduct; a referendum may coincide with April's elections, despite Greenland's reliance on €500 million in annual Danish subsidies.

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Senegalese Minister Sparks Outrage Over Tirailleur Remarks

Senegalese Minister Cheikh Oumar Diagne caused outrage by calling African Tirailleurs 'traitors,' sparking widespread criticism and calls for his resignation, particularly given Senegal's recent commemoration of the 1944 Thiaroye massacre where French colonial forces killed numerous African Tiraille...

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Chagos Islands Deal Stalled Over Financial Disagreements

Negotiations between the UK and Mauritius over the Chagos Islands are stalled due to disagreements over financial compensation for Mauritius relinquishing sovereignty, despite an agreement for the UK to retain a 99-year lease on Diego Garcia. This is prompting criticism in the UK from the Conservati...

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Lotus Shoes: Western Interpretations and Ethical Museum Practices

The Museum am Rothenbaum's open-access publication on its collection of "lotus shoes" analyzes Western misinterpretations of Chinese foot binding, using anatomical studies and fictional representations to challenge colonial narratives and advocate for more ethical museum practices.

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