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How colonial borders continue to shape African conflicts
In December 2006, statisticians had a close brush with the aftermath of the five-nation war in the Democratic Republic of Congo. This was a war that had started in 1998 and ended around 2003.
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Ever wonder why Africa’s borders appear so strange?
Africa has the most countries of any continent ... Ultimately, The Gambia’s borders were shaped by colonial interests and British military power, leaving it as a long, narrow enclave within ...
Senegal sees French troops depart as west Africa reassesses colonial ties
France has handed over control to the Senegalese government of two military bases in Senegal’s capital, Dakar that it has ...
CounterPunch11d
The Long Shadow of Berlin: Capitalism, Colonialism, and the Legacy of 1885
February 26th marked the 140th anniversary of one of the most consequential events in the history of Western imperialism: the ...
Newsday9d
A promise to an African grandmother: Shining a light on Germany's colonial past
One was named Maji-Maji-Allee to remember the Maji Maji Rebellion against colonial rule in German East Africa. The other was ...
African safaris and colonial nightmares: a visit to artist Roger Ballen’s latest show
End of the Game is a visual and psychological exploration of the African safari – an experience long entwined with adventure, ...
Marin Independent Journal3d
Prince Harry’s growing problem with ‘racist’ ‘colonial’ African charities
Survival International said that African Parks has failed to address a likely root cause of the abuse: “A racist and colonial fortress conservation model.” The Daily Beast’s Sykes reported ...
WTOP News9d
A promise to an African grandmother: Shining a light on Germany’s colonial past
One was named Maji-Maji-Allee to remember the Maji Maji Rebellion against colonial rule in German East Africa. The other was named after Anna Mungunda, who fought against apartheid in Namibia ...