8 African Leaders Who Are Agents of Neo-Colonialism
Neocolonialism is the use of economic, political, cultural, or other means to control or influence other countries, especially former dependencies.
Neocolonialism
All You Need to Know About Black History Month
The observance first received official government recognition in the United States and Canada.
Niger Changes National Anthem in Fight Against Cultural Neocolonialism
In 2019, former Nigerien President Mahamadou Issoufou announced the plans to change the lyrics of the national anthem, 'La Nigérienne' (The Nigerien). A commission led by the country's prime minister was established to change the lyrics.
Russian President Putin Proclaims End of 'Ugly Neo-Colonialism'
President Vladimir Putin proclaimed the end of "neo-colonialism" in international politics and praised Russia's economic strategy following its ruptured ties with the West.
Western Working Visas are 'Modern-Day Slavery': Lawyer
The former head of Kenya's anti-corruption agency was one of the keynote speakers at this year's edition of The Platform, a Nigeria Independence Day event organized by Pastor Poju Oyemade's The Covenant Nation ministry in Lagos, local media reported.
Neocolonialism is a Crime and Threat to Peace - Pope
In a message addressed to a workshop in the Vatican on neocolonialism, Pope Francis warns against modern economic and ideological colonialism and again, apologizes for those Christians who contributed to the colonization of Africa and the Americas; Lisa Zengarini writes.
Can Neocolonialism Stop Africa's Rise?
Africa has witnessed two military coups in two months. In July, Niger's military ousted President Bazoum. Later, in August, Gabon saw a military takeover, in which the armed forces ousted the recently re-elected president and named General Brice Oligui Nguema, as interim leader.
Thomas Sankara Death: 14 Men Go for Trial for the Murder of ‘Africa’s Che Guevara’
He was killed on 15 October 1987 by Burkina Faso’s soldiers and his close friend Blaise Compaore assumed power after his death.
How U.K. Home Office ‘Tried to Sanitize’ Colonialism Lesson for Staff
‘There seemed to be a reluctance to fully engage with how bad Britain has been,’ academic reportedly says
Cobalt Mining for Foreign Tech Giants is Driving Child Labor in Congo
A new exposé on artisanal cobalt mining in the Democratic Republic of the Congo lifts the curtain on a nightmarish world in which billions of people are unwittingly complicit. Senior climate correspondent Louise Boyle reports
The Afro-Chinese relationship: Win-Win or Soft Colonialism?
China has been forced to revise its policies every now and again when African nations have tightened the screws.
Femme Fatale: African First Ladies of Steel
The class of Graca Machel and team is very much alive, advocates of femocracy and development. This is just not that class.
China Built a Railway in Kenya that Leads to Nowhere
Critics are concerned that the details of China's loans are rarely publicly disclosed
Throwback: Lessons from Steve Biko on being Black and Proud
Steve Biko once said, “The Black man has become a shell, a shadow of man, completely defeated, drowning in his own misery, a slave, an ox bearing the yoke of oppression with sheepish timidity.”
How Democracies Contribute to Global Authoritarianism
By Nic Cheeseman, Marie-Eve Desrosiers Organisations that try to measure the quality of democracy tell us it has declined consistently for around 20 years. From blatantly manipulated elections in countries like Sierra Leone and Zimbabwe to human rights abuses in eSwatini and Uganda and military coups in Burkina Faso, Gabon,
How Canada Is Exploiting and Stealing Africa’s Minerals
Africa is a continent that is richly blessed with infinite precious stones and metals. And yet, the fate of these minerals seems to have been wrested from the continent’s people by the forces of foreign private capital. The neocolonial domination over Africa’s minerals wielded by Canada is heinously