There have been countless attempts over the past 30 years to arrive at a ballpark figure for reparations. However, history shows that Africans should focus more on how the question of “how much?” is framed. What can be paid is largely dependent on who Africans ask for reparations, where they ask, and how much they ask for.
Colonialism
Politics and Society Patrice Lumumba’s tooth represents plunder, resilience and reparation
All that remains of the political icon is a tooth, but it represents much more than just a human trophy.
Politics and Society Decolonisation is a material struggle
Decolonisation is not an academic event or philosophical discourse alone but a practice rooted in the material struggles of the peoples. It is about moving from armchair discourse to one grounded in the lives and afterlives of the dispossessed majority of the Global South.
Politics and Society Retracing Belgium’s dark past in the Congo, and attempts to forge deeper ties
For relations with the DRC to truly improve, the Belgian state must acknowledge its historical responsibility more strongly.
Politics and Society Queen Elizabeth II: a reign that saw the end of the British empire in Africa
The decolonisation process was to take place rapidly during the reign of Elizabeth II.
Politics and Society Kenyan government accused of blocking British payout to Mau Mau victims
Compensation to Kenya’s Mau Mau veterans and detention victims has been long overdue. Even with the British court ruling in favour of a £19.9 Million payout, the Kenyan government is allegedly standing in the way.
Politics and Society How Senegal decolonised diplomacy – starting with Kennedy and Senghor
Considering its decolonised diplomatic journey, Senegal has defined what it means to achieve sustainable independence in 62 years of nationhood.
Politics and Society Frantz Fanon: A love letter to the Philosopher of the colossal mass
A tribute and reminder on the imperative need to study and internalise the analysis Fanon shared with the oppressed majority of the earth.
Politics and Society Cartoon | The enduring sorrow and pain of British slavery
Prince William and Kate’s recent tour was supposed to reposition the monarchy in the Caribbean. Instead, it has opened old and painful wounds about Britain’s role during transatlantic slave trade, raising new questions about reparations and the monarchy’s future.