Colonialism
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Ghana abolishes the death penalty
feature It joins a growing list of African countries which are turning away from capital punishment
By Rebekah Evans Published
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Colonialism explained in 60 seconds: ideas that changed the world
In Depth How the power-thirsty West redrew the global map
By Rebecca Gillie Last updated
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‘It takes some soul searching to celebrate Canada Day’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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The British Empire’s policies still at play in the UK
feature Policies rooted in imperialism policies influence today’s tax and trade systems and even the wine we drink
By The Week Staff Published
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The link between colonialism and climate change examined
feature Top scientists point to connection for first time in new IPCC study
By The Week Staff Published
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‘Teaching positives of colonialism brushes dead bodies under the carpet’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Where are the Chagos Islands and why are they under dispute?
In Depth Islanders are still fighting to go back 50 years after they were forcibly removed by Britain
By The Week Staff Last updated
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‘Britain and Kenya must find and punish the still living perpetrators of crimes’
Instant Opinion Your digest of analysis from the British and international press
By The best columns Published
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Discovery of unmarked First Nation graves turns spotlight on Canada’s colonial legacy
In Depth Human remains unearthed at former residential school in British Columbia adds to growing tally found across the country
By Joe Evans Last updated
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Should ‘empire’ be dropped from the UK’s honour titles?
Why Everyone’s Talking About ‘Excellence Not Empire’ campaign calls for gongs to be distanced from colonial past
By The Week Staff Last updated
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Barbados plan to drop Queen as head of state ‘driven by Chinese interference’, MP claims
Speed Read Tom Tugendhat says the Caribbean island risks swapping a ‘symbolic’ leader for a ‘real emperor in Beijing’
By Joe Evans Published
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‘Colonial relic’: why eight African countries have severed currency ties with France
Speed Read Former French colonies to replace the CFA franc with the eco
By The Week Staff Published
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The Week Unwrapped podcast: French sperm, reparations and the Arctic
In Depth The Week Unwrapped podcast: French sperm, reparations and the Arctic
By The Week Staff Published
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Germany’s other genocide: Namibians sue over colonial slaughter
Speed Read Berlin returns remains of massacred indigenous people but descendants still waiting for apology
By The Week Staff Last updated
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