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Articles on Independence
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The hunger, frustration and desperation of ordinary Namibians should be first on the political agenda. But this isn’t the case.
With an overwhelming referendum result, Bougainville has just taken an important step to becoming an independent nation.
Multiple American presidents have viewed US support of Ukraine’s security and democracy as critical to the national interest. President Trump’s dealings with Ukraine are a major divergence.
The story of Asameni and Christiansborg Castle’s keys reveals the complexities of decisions taken during the transatlantic slave trade.
The UK must accept that colonialism belongs in the history books, and that it must comply with its obligations under international law.
Swapo remains the dominant party by far in Namibia. But it seems increasingly unable to live up to its promises.
Thirty years after deadly protests erupted in Australia’s close neighbour, New Caledonians head to the polls again to vote on whether to remain a part of France.
Indigenous New Caledonians, who will vote in an independence referendum next week, have been struggling since French colonisation in 1853. Through songs, they have chronicled past traumas and resistance heroes.
After a dramatic week at the ABC that sees them without a permanent managing director nor a chair, there remain serious questions about government interference and the broadcaster’s independence.
A change in the ownership of the South African Reserve Bank from private shareholders to government shouldn’t impact the constitutional mandate of the central bank in any way.
Winning an independence referendum is the simple bit – It’s no easy trick to assert yourself on the world stage.
An expert explains why the EU is ill-equipped to handle a problem like Catalonia.
Despite the passionate for which they are usually fought, independence movements are rarely successful and their outcomes less than hoped for.
As India celebrates its independence, the flag is on full display, but few people know about the complex origins of this ubiquitous national symbol.
Namibian hero and former Robben Island prisoner Toivo ya Toivo was part of a generation who contributed to the struggles against apartheid and colonialism in the region.
For many of contemporary Congolese musicians the idea of authenticité was seen as a positive one at a certain level, even though Mobutu abused Congo culture to build his own personality cult.
The prevailing mandate of the South African Reserve Bank is informed by sound economics and the need to protect the institution from the whims of politicians.
Since Kenya gained independence from the British, the country has marked two independence days every year. But is the ‘self-rule’ Madaraka Day celebration necessary?
The independence bill is a short-term win but no game-changer.
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