colonialism
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Gilles Yabi, a Senegal-based political analyst focusing on relations between France and Africa, told the BBC's Newsday programme: "There's a new generation of Africans who… want to turn the page on colonialism and post-colonial influence."
From BBC • May 12, 2026
Nothing about the very obvious messages here—about colonialism, religious fanaticism, institutionalized violence and the exploitation of native peoples—amounts to a news flash.
From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 23, 2026
"While historical injustices from colonialism to inequities in the global economic order are real, we must also acknowledge that other regions have faced similar challenges, but they have risen above them," Ruto told the summit.
From Barron's • Apr. 23, 2026
"The most important thing we can do for countries that have been marked by colonialism is to help them now."
From BBC • Mar. 27, 2026
For example, much of Africa is still struggling with its legacies from recent colonialism.
From "Guns, Germs, and Steel: The Fates of Human Societies" by Jared M. Diamond
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Human Geography - Middle School
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