colonialism
How do we return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt?
Featured Opinion
August 15, 2023
How do we return the Rosetta Stone to Egypt?
Echoes of the letter demanding the return of the Rosetta Stone from the British Museum and the roof of the…
Queen Elizabeth witnessed the crumbling of British power in the Middle East
Middle East
September 13, 2022
Queen Elizabeth witnessed the crumbling of British power in the Middle East
Abu Dhabi CNN — When Queen Elizabeth II ascended to the throne in 1952, Britain was the dominant power in…
Indians have moved on since the Queen took the throne. But they’d like the Koh-i-Noor back
Life & Style
September 12, 2022
Indians have moved on since the Queen took the throne. But they’d like the Koh-i-Noor back
New Delhi CNN — India was still a British colony when Queen Elizabeth II was born in 1926, but it…
Cloud of colonialism hangs over Queen Elizabeth’s legacy in Africa
World
September 11, 2022
Cloud of colonialism hangs over Queen Elizabeth’s legacy in Africa
Lagos, Nigeria CNN — The death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted an outpouring of reflection and reaction online. But…
Belgian king reiterates regrets for colonial past in Congo but does not apologize
World
June 11, 2022
Belgian king reiterates regrets for colonial past in Congo but does not apologize
(CNN) – Belgium’s King Philippe reaffirmed his deepest regrets on Wednesday for the exploitation, racism and acts of violence during…
Pope voices sorrow over Canadian deaths, doesn’t apologize
World
June 6, 2021
Pope voices sorrow over Canadian deaths, doesn’t apologize
VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis on Sunday expressed sorrow over the discovery in Canada of the remains of 215…
More than 200 bodies found at Indigenous school in Canada
World
May 29, 2021
More than 200 bodies found at Indigenous school in Canada
KAMLOOPS, British Colombia (AP) — The remains of 215 children, some as young as 3 years old, have been found…
France to reckon with Algeria colonial past, won’t apologize
Middle East
January 21, 2021
France to reckon with Algeria colonial past, won’t apologize
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron wants to take further steps to reckon with France’s colonial-era wrongs in Algeria…
Women taken from African mothers by Belgium now want redress
World
July 1, 2020
Women taken from African mothers by Belgium now want redress
NEDER-OVER-HEEMBEEK, Belgium (AP) — Monique Bitu Bingi was only four years old when she was taken from her family in…
French leader rejects racism but colonial statues to remain
World
June 15, 2020
French leader rejects racism but colonial statues to remain
PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron has vowed Sunday to stand firm against racism but also praised police and…