Independence

Nigeria at 62: five essential reads on why there isn’t an inspiring story to tell

Doyin Odubanjo, Nigerian Academy of Science As Nigeria marks its 62nd independence anniversary, many will be checking to see... Read more

2 Oct, 2022

Independent Algeria turns 60, but colonial-era wounds remain

Algiers – Algeria marks 60 years of independence from France on Tuesday, but rival narratives over atrocities committed during... Read more

3 Jul, 2022

Britain’s Johnson faces calls to apologise for India massacre

New Delhi – British Prime Minister Boris Johnson faces calls to apologise for a colonial-era massacre when he visits the... Read more

21 Apr, 2022

French envoy honours Algerian writer killed by anti-independence group

Algiers – France’s ambassador to former colony Algeria laid a wreath on Tuesday where a writer was assassinated by... Read more

16 Mar, 2022

Tanzania marks 60 years of independence as fears grow for freedoms

Dar es Salaam – Tanzania marked its 60th independence anniversary on Thursday, with President Samia Suluhu Hassan hailing the country’s... Read more

9 Dec, 2021