The legacy of colonialism is a deeply complex and often painful subject, evoking different emotions and memories depending on ...

The legacy of colonialism is a deeply complex and often painful subject, evoking different emotions and memories ...

Rather than following natural terrains or historical boundaries, many of its borders are strikingly straight in some areas and jagged in others, cutting through mountains, rivers and even communities.

Since the African continent was divided at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, the struggle for its wealth has played out on two fronts. The first was political, as European powers, starting with King ...

“Longstanding resentment towards former colonial powers in francophone African countries has been shaped by a history of oppressive rule and disregard for local populations,” he wrot ...

French President Emmanuel Macron's efforts to "reset" France's relationship with its former African colonies appear to be faltering. Seven years after coming to power with promises of reform, a ...

After landing in Mbeya from Ndola, Zambia, he learned of an impending arrest. With Tanu officials' help, he managed to escape ...

Sam Nujoma, the fiery freedom fighter who led Namibia to independence from apartheid South Africa and German colonial rule in 1990 and served as its first president for 15 years, has died aged 95.