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The artist’s work is key to understanding Congolese culture in the last two decades. Sammy Baloji

April 15, 2024

Beyond images of war: Sammy Baloji’s work captures DR Congo’s vibrant arts and culture, challenging western views

Pierre-Philippe Fraiture, University of Warwick

Sammy Baloji’s work allows us to revisit the DRC’s past and explore how art can help us understand decolonisation.

Dag Hammarskjöld died along with 15 others when his plane crashed in Zambia. Getty Images

February 11, 2020

Probe into the death of UN boss 60 years ago needs South Africa’s help

Henning Melber, University of Pretoria and Barney Pityana, University of South Africa

Does South Africa have skeletons in the closet over the death of the UN Secretary-General?

United Nations Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has courageously pursued an enquiry into the mysterious death of Dag Hammarskjöld. Reuters/Tiksa Negeri

September 19, 2016

Speaking truth to power: The killing of Dag Hammarskjöld and the cover‑up

Henning Melber, University of Pretoria and Susan Williams, School of Advanced Study, University of London

Fifty five years and many inquiries later, the search continues for the truth about the cause of the plane crash in which the UN secretary general and 15 others were killed

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