Tag: Colonial Legacy
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Benin Bronzes Back Home: Germany Returns Looted Artefacts to Nigeria
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Benin Bronzes, treasures of immense cultural and historical value, were returned to Nigeria on December 20, 2022, marking a monumental step by Germany in addressing its colonial past. This significant event, held in Abuja, was attended by Germany’s Foreign Minister Annalena Baerbock, who acknowledged the wrongs of the past and…
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Portugal Reparations Debate: President’s Push Sparks National Divide
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Portugal finds itself at a crossroads as President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa’s call for reparations over the country’s colonial past reignites a contentious national debate. The President’s stance, advocating for Portugal to take “full responsibility” for its historical wrongs, has clashed with the government’s firm rejection of reparations. Despite the…