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European colonialism, or imperialism, began in the 15th century with the "Age of Discovery", led by Portuguese and Spanish exploration of the Americas, and the coasts of Africa, the Middle East, India, and East Asia, eventually covering every nation on the planet. The world experienced colonialism together and today's world has been shaped by this critical period of history. Also see our section on World Democracy and our archive of history articles.

It Will Take More Than Socialism and Democracy to Save the World

By Roger Copple - August 28, 2019 Leave a Comment

Socialism and Democracy to Save the World

Imagine having democratic and ecological socialism on an international level based on a system and culture of democratic world law. It would be a revolution of love, a love revolution, a spiritual revolution, and we can have it. We can create it.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Capitalism and Big Business, Colonialism, Election History, Martin Luther King Jr., Socialism and Labor, Worldwide

Algeria’s President: From Freedom Fighter to Public Enemy

By DC Editors - April 3, 2019 Leave a Comment

Algeria's President: From Freedom Fighter to Public Enemy

He fought to free Algeria from colonizer France, he reconciled his war-ravaged nation and he negotiated with a famed terrorist.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Colonialism, Dictatorships, France

Paris Exhibit Traces Post-Colonial Migration Through Music

By DC Editors - March 22, 2019 Leave a Comment

Paris exhibit traces post colonial migration through music as crisis surround Britain’s exit from the European Union intensify divisions on the continent.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Colonialism, Europe, France, Political Artwork

Is Algeria Turning Green or Staying Red?

By David Anderson, J.D. - March 8, 2019 1 Comment

Algeria Turning Green

Algeria has long been a gangster state so now these angry youngsters have taken to the streets in large numbers. Most of the population is very poor, half are under 30 and 29% are unemployed.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Arab Spring, Colonialism, Democracy Protests, France, Middle East, Religion and Democracy

Former Colonial Power France Silent on Algerian Protests

By DC Editors - March 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

Former Colonial Power France Silent on Algerian Protests

In recent weeks, French President Emmanuel Macron has spoken out forcefully in favor of the European Union and Venezuela’s opposition protests.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Algeria, Colonialism, Democracy Protests, France

British Museum Agrees to Return Emperor’s Hair to Ethiopia

By DC Editors - March 6, 2019 Leave a Comment

British Museum Agrees to Return Emperor's Hair to Ethiopia

Two locks of hair belonging to Ethiopian Emperor Tewodros will be repatriated after request from Addis Ababa, the National Army Museum in Britain announced.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Election History, England, Ethiopia

Notre Dame to Cover Up Murals of Columbus in New World

By DC Editors - January 23, 2019 Leave a Comment

Christopher Columbus in America

The University of Notre Dame will cover murals in a campus building that depict Christopher Columbus in America, the school’s president said.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Colonialism, Education, Indigenous and Democracy, Native Americans and Democracy, Political Artwork, Racism and Prejudice

France Accused of Impoverishing Africa Through Colonial-Era Currency

By DC Editors - January 22, 2019 Leave a Comment

France Accused of Impoverishing Africa Through Colonial-Era Currency

France accused of manipulating the economies of African countries that use the CFA franc, a colonial-era currency backed by the French treasury. 

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Capitalism and Big Business, Colonialism, Europe, France, Italy

Tropical Disruption: Gabon

By David Anderson, J.D. - January 7, 2019 Leave a Comment

Tropical Disruption: Gabon

With oil, Gabon has one of the highest GDPs in Africa. But the fact that it is the largest African importer of champagne illustrates that the wealth distribution there basically runs along the lines of the Bongo family versus the Gabonese people.

Filed Under: DC Authors Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Dictatorships, France, Gabon

At Senegal Museum of Black Civilizations, a Call to Come Home

By DC Editors - December 29, 2018 Leave a Comment

At New Museum of Black Civilizations, a Call to Come Home

The Museum of Black Civilizations in Senegal opened this month amid a global conversation about the ownership and legacy of African art.

Filed Under: Democracy Culture Tagged With: Africa, Colonialism, Election History, Political Artwork, Senegal, West Africa

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