The fate of several colonial statues in Africa continues to be a subject of controversy.
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Belgium wants to frame its relationship with Congo, Rwanda and Burundi as one looking into the future – but the past weighs heavily.
All that remains of the political icon is a tooth, but it represents much more than just a human trophy.
Africa was divided by European imperialists depending on what each desired in natural resources
Evangelist Pat Robertson’s Christian Broadcasting Network has launched the first Christian 24-hour TV channel. History shows that missionary media has played a key role in providing information from around the world.
For Ethiopia, there is no connection between the Maqdala war in 1868 and the stolen treasures at Maqdala
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