How the West grew rich on gold and slavery: A review of Born in Blackness by Howard French
This book should be compulsory reading for students not only all over Africa but throughout the West, says New African editor Anver Versi.
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We are winning the war over stolen artefacts
As a result of the campaign to return stolen African artefacts to the continent many Western countries are now returning objects. Resistance remains but victory is inevitable, says Onyekachi Wambu.
Can we free ourselves from the colonial mindset?
The colonial era has long gone but we are still dominated by a colonial mindset in Africa. No wonder we are making so little progress, says Allen Choruma.
Nigeria and Africom: The dangers of ceding sovereignty
By inviting the US’s Africom to help resolve its security issues, Nigeria is once again ceding sovereignty to outside powers, and is in danger of repeating the mistakes and unwanted outcomes of the past, writes Onyekachi Wambu.
Why Africa’s stolen treasures must be returned
80-90% of sub-Saharan Africa’s cultural heritage is held outside Africa. Only when it is returned will we be able revisit and re-engage with important aspects of our history and culture, says Onyekachi Wambu
Creating a Museum of British Colonialism
The Museum of British Colonialism is a joint UK-Kenyan project created to communicate a more truthful account of colonialism. Gabriel Moshenska explains its foundation and purpose