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New Caledonia Voters Reject Independence From France
New Caledonia voters reject independence by casting nearly 57 percent votes to remain part of France, which claimed the archipelago in the mid-19th century.
The Causes of Zimbabwe’s Economic Crisis Are Politically Rooted
The economic crisis has its origin in pre-existing pathologies inside the political system over the last three decades so that a true recovery will require much more than wise economic management.
Guam Seeks Native-Only Vote on Future of US Relationship
Voters would have three choices: independence, statehood and free association with the United States similar to some other island states.
The First Independent Australian Elections
On this day, 118 years ago, Queen Victoria of Britain made the Royal Proclamation of the Commonwealth of Australia, declaring its creation on and after the first day of January 1901.
Pakistani Tribal Areas Secure Long Sought Promise of Equal Rights
Pakistan’s upper and lower houses of parliament have passed a historic bill giving the long suffering tribal areas equal rights and ending a destructive legacy left over from the era of British colonial rule.
First-time Director Brings Post-Post-Colonial South Africa to Cannes
Writer-director Etienne Kallos was drawn to the story of a community in a “post-post-colonial” world
Towards a New British-Zimbabwe Diplomatic Relationship
After almost two decades of stalemate, evident change has come to Zimbabwe. British Prime Minister Theresa May now has found a credible ally, in new Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa, to work to rebuild trust with former its colonial master.
Probe of Businessman Highlights Undue French Influence in Africa
France continues to be a major economic and political player in West Africa, especially in its former colonies
Zimbabwe Independence Day: An occasion for contemplation and insight
As Zimbabwe celebrates its Independence Day this Wednesday, the annual holiday will come with an added layer of meaning. This marks 38 years since the achievement of hard-fought nationhood.