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Death of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Kenyan Author and Activist Dies at 87
Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o died at age 87 in Georgia, USA; his publisher confirmed the news. A prominent figure in African literature, known for his politically charged novels and plays, he was a frequent Nobel Prize candidate and wrote in his native Kikuyu after his imprisonment in Kenya.
Death of Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o: Kenyan Author and Activist Dies at 87
Kenyan author Ngũgĩ wa Thiong'o died at age 87 in Georgia, USA; his publisher confirmed the news. A prominent figure in African literature, known for his politically charged novels and plays, he was a frequent Nobel Prize candidate and wrote in his native Kikuyu after his imprisonment in Kenya.
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Namibia Marks First National Day of Remembrance for German Genocide
Namibia is marking the first national day of remembrance for the victims of the Herero and Namaqua genocide, committed by German colonial forces between 1904 and 1908, following years of pressure for reparations and an apology; Germany has offered development aid but this has been criticised as insu...
Namibia Marks First National Day of Remembrance for German Genocide
Namibia is marking the first national day of remembrance for the victims of the Herero and Namaqua genocide, committed by German colonial forces between 1904 and 1908, following years of pressure for reparations and an apology; Germany has offered development aid but this has been criticised as insu...
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Frobenius Institute: A Legacy of Ambivalence and Women's Contributions
The Frobenius Institute in Frankfurt houses a vast archive of African cultural artifacts, largely documented by women who played pivotal roles in its creation and preservation; its founder, Leo Frobenius, a complex figure whose legacy is marked by both significant contributions to ethnology and prob...
Frobenius Institute: A Legacy of Ambivalence and Women's Contributions
The Frobenius Institute in Frankfurt houses a vast archive of African cultural artifacts, largely documented by women who played pivotal roles in its creation and preservation; its founder, Leo Frobenius, a complex figure whose legacy is marked by both significant contributions to ethnology and prob...
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Maoz Condemns France's Gaza Statements, Citing Antisemitism Surge
Israeli MK Avi Maoz fiercely criticized French President Macron and Foreign Minister Barrot for their statements on Gaza, citing a recent 185% increase in French antisemitic incidents and accusing them of hypocrisy due to France's colonial past and continued control over overseas territories. He fur...
Maoz Condemns France's Gaza Statements, Citing Antisemitism Surge
Israeli MK Avi Maoz fiercely criticized French President Macron and Foreign Minister Barrot for their statements on Gaza, citing a recent 185% increase in French antisemitic incidents and accusing them of hypocrisy due to France's colonial past and continued control over overseas territories. He fur...
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May Revolution of 1810: Buenos Aires Declares Self-Governance
The May Revolution of 1810 in Buenos Aires, triggered by news of the Spanish Junta Suprema Central's collapse, led to the overthrow of Viceroy Cisneros and the formation of a local government, initiating Argentina's path toward independence and influencing similar movements throughout South America.
May Revolution of 1810: Buenos Aires Declares Self-Governance
The May Revolution of 1810 in Buenos Aires, triggered by news of the Spanish Junta Suprema Central's collapse, led to the overthrow of Viceroy Cisneros and the formation of a local government, initiating Argentina's path toward independence and influencing similar movements throughout South America.
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Senegal Investigates 1944 Thiaroye Massacre Through Excavations
Archaeological excavations have begun in Thiaroye, Senegal, to investigate the 1944 massacre of African soldiers by French colonial forces, aiming to determine the exact number of victims, their identities, and their burial site, as the number of deaths remains highly disputed.
Senegal Investigates 1944 Thiaroye Massacre Through Excavations
Archaeological excavations have begun in Thiaroye, Senegal, to investigate the 1944 massacre of African soldiers by French colonial forces, aiming to determine the exact number of victims, their identities, and their burial site, as the number of deaths remains highly disputed.
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Ngugi wa Thiong'o: Activism and Authorship in the Face of Colonialism
Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o's life and work, marked by activism against colonialism and neo-colonialism, led to imprisonment and exile, while his use of Kikuyu in his novels challenged linguistic dominance and reflected the struggle for African cultural preservation.
Ngugi wa Thiong'o: Activism and Authorship in the Face of Colonialism
Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o's life and work, marked by activism against colonialism and neo-colonialism, led to imprisonment and exile, while his use of Kikuyu in his novels challenged linguistic dominance and reflected the struggle for African cultural preservation.
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Namibia Marks First Genocide Remembrance Day, Demands Further Reparations from Germany
Namibia held its first genocide remembrance day on May 28th, commemorating the estimated 75,000 Herero and Nama people killed during German colonial rule (1904-1908), demanding further reparations from Germany beyond the €1.1bn already pledged.
Namibia Marks First Genocide Remembrance Day, Demands Further Reparations from Germany
Namibia held its first genocide remembrance day on May 28th, commemorating the estimated 75,000 Herero and Nama people killed during German colonial rule (1904-1908), demanding further reparations from Germany beyond the €1.1bn already pledged.
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Tandenjager": A Gothic Novel Exploring Exploitation and Power
Auke Hulst's "Tandenjager" is a historical gothic novel following Vos Jacobs, a man who robs teeth from fallen soldiers to create false teeth for wealthy clients; its graphic descriptions are disturbing but compelling.
Tandenjager": A Gothic Novel Exploring Exploitation and Power
Auke Hulst's "Tandenjager" is a historical gothic novel following Vos Jacobs, a man who robs teeth from fallen soldiers to create false teeth for wealthy clients; its graphic descriptions are disturbing but compelling.
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Treaty of Gandamak: Afghanistan's Loss of Foreign Policy Autonomy
The Treaty of Gandamak, signed on May 26, 1879, between the British Empire and Emir Yakub Khan of Afghanistan, ended the Second Anglo-Afghan War, forcing Afghanistan to cede control of its foreign policy and key territories to Britain, in part due to the Great Game geopolitical rivalry between Brita...
Treaty of Gandamak: Afghanistan's Loss of Foreign Policy Autonomy
The Treaty of Gandamak, signed on May 26, 1879, between the British Empire and Emir Yakub Khan of Afghanistan, ended the Second Anglo-Afghan War, forcing Afghanistan to cede control of its foreign policy and key territories to Britain, in part due to the Great Game geopolitical rivalry between Brita...
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The Promise: Dutch Colonial Legacy in West Papua
The Promise" exposes the forgotten Dutch colonial history in West Papua, contrasting the colonial narrative with the ongoing struggle for independence by Papuan refugees and highlighting a secret US-Indonesian mining deal that led to an estimated 500,000 deaths.
The Promise: Dutch Colonial Legacy in West Papua
The Promise" exposes the forgotten Dutch colonial history in West Papua, contrasting the colonial narrative with the ongoing struggle for independence by Papuan refugees and highlighting a secret US-Indonesian mining deal that led to an estimated 500,000 deaths.
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France to Build High-Security Prison in French Guiana Amid Local Outcry
France plans to build a high-security prison annex in French Guiana by 2028 to house 60 dangerous drug traffickers and Islamic radicals, sparking protests from local officials who were not consulted, despite the territory having a homicide rate 14 times the national average.
France to Build High-Security Prison in French Guiana Amid Local Outcry
France plans to build a high-security prison annex in French Guiana by 2028 to house 60 dangerous drug traffickers and Islamic radicals, sparking protests from local officials who were not consulted, despite the territory having a homicide rate 14 times the national average.
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52% Bias Score
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