Unfinished decolonisation: African nations push for recognition of colonial crimes and reparations

Unfinished decolonisation: African nations push for recognition of colonial crimes and reparations

In his opening speech, Algerian Foreign Minister Ahmed Attaf said Algeria’s experience under French rule underscored the need to seek compensation and reclaim stolen property.

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Why Sahel’s Great Green Wall is a non-starter: International funding often prioritises ‘Western imaginary of Africa’

Why Sahel’s Great Green Wall is a non-starter: International funding often prioritises ‘Western imaginary of Africa’

Originally conceived by Thomas Sankara, Burkina Faso’s late revolutionary leader, the Great Green Wall was launched in 2007 by the African Union. Its goal: to slow desertification in the Sahel region by planting a “wall” of trees 8,000 kilometres long and 15 kilometres wide – from Senegal to Djibouti.

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Newly sworn-in National Dialogue Panel promises victims of state brutality justice, reparations

Newly sworn-in National Dialogue Panel promises victims of state brutality justice, reparations

Chief Registrar Winfridah Mokaya described the day as “historic for the country” and congratulated stakeholders for their dedication.

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Mau Mau freedom fighters from Kakamega, Bungoma blast Kenya government for neglecting them, seek reparations Britain

Mau Mau freedom fighters from Kakamega, Bungoma blast Kenya government for neglecting them, seek reparations Britain

The families have condemned the manner in which they neglected and forgotten in favour of their compatriots from central Kenya despite the legacy of their forefathers who fought for independence and are still remembered as heroes today.

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UN boss Guterres says justice for reparations for enslavement of Africans, colonialism is long overdue

UN boss Guterres says justice for reparations for enslavement of Africans, colonialism is long overdue

Speaking to the Africa Dialogue Series, which is focused on the theme of justice through reparations, the Secretary-General noted that the movement for reparatory justice is gaining momentum around the world as reflected by the declaration of the Second Decade for People of African Descent, which runs through 2035.

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