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Idi Amin Dada: anatomy of a reign of terror in Uganda (part 1)

How did Idi Amin Dada, a simple Ugandan soldier, become one of the most bloodthirsty dictators of the 20th century? From his military rise...

PAIGC: from guerrilla warfare to independence, the epic of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde

From Guinea-Bissau to Cape Verde, the PAIGC led one of Africa’s most emblematic anti-colonial struggles, balancing Pan-African myth, military victory, and a complex legacy. One...

FRANÇOIS DUVALIER AKA “PAPA DOC,” THE TYRANNICAL PRACTITIONER

François Duvalier was the austere leader of the Republic of Haiti from 1957 to 1971. Initially a doctor committed to fighting poverty-related diseases and...

The murder of Amadou Diallo

On February 4, 1999, in the Bronx, New York, a 23-year-old man named Amadou Diallo was shot dead by American police. In a matter...

Rape as a weapon of genocide in the Democratic Republic of the Congo

The film Muganga sheds light on a truth suppressed for far too long: in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, rape is used as...

The day Malcolm X was banned from entering France

On February 9, 1965, Malcolm X, an iconic figure of Black Power, was turned back at the French border. Officially for a “risk of...

Mobutu, the man-system: anatomy of a zairian power (1965–1997)

For more than thirty years, Mobutu Sese Seko transformed the Congo into a person-state, a blend of authoritarianism, personality cult, and clientelism. From Zairianization...

Afro-Palestinians: a history of struggle and discrimination

Discover the fascinating history of Black Palestinians, a unique ethnic group facing distinct challenges and struggles. This article explores their heritage, contributions, and the...

The famous doll test by Mamie and Kenneth Clark

Dive into the history of Mamie and Kenneth Clark’s “doll test,” a pioneering study revealing the impact of racism on self-perception among African American...

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