The pact between Germany and Namibia on atrocities, including genocide, committed under colonial rule is deeply flawed.
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The Long Shadow of German Colonialism tells of a brutal history, and how this past lives on today.
Thousands of Kenyans were held in detention camps, and the British imperialist government tried to cover up brutal violations that occurred there.
King Charles III’s recent statements are a reflection of the progress Kenya has made in seeking redress for colonial-era legacies.
The restitution of looted objects from former colonies in Africa is an essential component of post-colonial reparation.
All that remains of the political icon is a tooth, but it represents much more than just a human trophy.
The turn towards authoritarianism, xenophobia and racism in Western democracies makes it unlikely that former Western slave-trading nations will agree to reparations in the near future.
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Extraordinary Professor, Department of Political Sciences, University of Pretoria
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Lecturer in Law, University of East London
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Senior Research Fellow, Institute for Humanities in Africa, University of Cape Town
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Professor Emeritus, Department of Political Science, Wilfrid Laurier University
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Senior Lecturer, University of Essex
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Assistant Professor, Friedrich-Schiller-Universität Jena