Belgian king Express 'Deepest Regrets' for Colonialism in Congo
Philippe also offered a traditional mask of the Suku people to Congo's national museum that has been held for decades by Belgium's Royal Museum for Central Africa.
Wealth & Power
Who holds capital and political leverage — and how that power is exercised.
Macron Vindicates France, Calls Russia a 'Colonial Power' in Benin
France's president accused Russia of being "one of the last colonial imperial powers" during a visit to Benin, a former French colony.
What are the Economic Solution to Terrorism in Africa?
Many young people in the region now join armed groups for financial gains, rather than any fundamental or cohesive ideology.
Finally, Germany Returns Stolen Colonial Treasures to Namibia
The decision to give back the Namibian treasures coincides with last year's recognition of the German Empire's genocide in the early 20th century.
Why Isn't Black History Month Popular Across Europe?
October is officially Black History Month in the UK and Ireland. It's also celebrated in other European countries, but why is the concept not more widely recognised?
The Real Reason Gaddafi was Killed
If Qaddafi had succeeded, the United States of America and Europe would have been forced to buy oil and minerals in the gold backed currency thus tipping the scales.
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.
How Does the Israel-Hamas War Affect Africa?
As the Israel-Hamas war continues, leaders in the Middle East and Africa are increasingly worried that the violence and instability could spill over into the wider region.
Has the U.S. Lost its Bite in Africa?
Jon Lake, defence editor for both Arabian and African Aerospace magazines, says it all.
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.
African War Veterans Win Legal Battle Against France for Pension Rights
African veterans who fought for France can now stay in their home-countries and receive pension benefits. The unfair treatment of Africans who fought in French uniform is documented in Omar Sy's latest movie, Father and Soldier.
Here's How Zimbabwe Got its Name
Let's take a look back at how Zimbabwe got its name and the different names the country has had.
Critics Disagree as ICC Drops Charges Against Militia Leader
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court (ICC) has withdrawn charges against a former militia leader from the Central African Republic (CAR) as there were no prospects of conviction, the prosecutor's office said on Thursday. Prosecutors had earlier said that Maxime Mokom, a former national coordinator of so-called
Turkey Arms Industry Gain Ground in Africa
Africa has traditionally been a continent whose armed forces bought their weaponry from superpowers or former colonial nations. Now, there is a new kid on the block.
King Charles III Backs Research into U.K. Monarchy's Slavery Ties
King Charles III backed research into the UK monarchy's ties to slavery after a document revealed that his ancestor had shares in a slave-trading company.
How Colonialism Deceived Africans to Believe Hitting Children is African Tradition – It is Not!
Hitting children is not an African tradition, on the contrary, it was actually introduced by colonial masters.