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Colonial statues in Africa have been removed, returned and torn down again – why it’s such a complex history

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Wednesday, March 13, 2024

It also ignited debates about historical symbols of oppression, such as statues of figures associated with racial injustices.

Key Points: 
  • It also ignited debates about historical symbols of oppression, such as statues of figures associated with racial injustices.
  • These debates presented colonial statues in Africa as having been contested and toppled for many years, ever since African states gained independence.
  • As a scholar of African heritage, I recently published a study examining colonial statues and how they have been regarded in postcolonial Africa.

Colonial statues at independence (1950s-1980)

  • As African countries gained independence from the 1950s to the 1980s, colonial statues faced three main fates: recycling; defacement or toppling; and on-site preservation.
  • Recycling involved relocating statues from former colonies to former colonial metropolises.
  • The reasons for these repatriations were multiple and included the desire to keep alive memory of colonial times and to feed colonial nostalgia.
  • Some African leaders at independence were pro-Europe, having been educated there or having worked there during colonial times.

The empires strike back (1990s-2000s)

  • It’s easy to see why: the millions of US dollars in aid that Belgium gives the DRC every year.
  • However, this statue of Livingstone can also be seen as an international event, linked to colonial monuments built with France’s cooperation.
  • This is notably the case of the 2006 Savorgnan de Brazza memorial erected in Brazzaville, capital of the Republic of Congo.

Renewed contestations (from the 2010s)

  • Such protests have accelerated in recent years and have become more visible, thanks to social networks.
  • The most famous case is the Rhodes Must Fall movement.
  • This movement opposed neoliberal economic systems which had failed to respond to fundamental change, especially in areas such as education.

A complex issue

  • While acknowledging successes in removing colonial statues, it is important not to overlook the substantial support for (neo)colonial monuments all over Africa.
  • Such support can be explained by pressure from former colonial powers and the links of elites with these countries.


Sophia Labadi has received funding from the Humboldt Foundation and the Fritz Thyssen Foundation.

CEO Clips - GoviEx Uranium: Leads the Way in Uranium Exploration with Key Projects in Niger and Zambia

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Tuesday, March 12, 2024

Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 12, 2024) - GoviEx Uranium Inc. (TSXV: GXU) (OTCQX: GVXXF) - GoviEx Uranium Inc. is at the forefront of the uranium exploration sector, focusing on the development of its key projects in Niger and Zambia amidst a global increase in demand for nuclear energy.

Key Points: 
  • Vancouver, British Columbia--(Newsfile Corp. - March 12, 2024) - GoviEx Uranium Inc. (TSXV: GXU) (OTCQX: GVXXF) - GoviEx Uranium Inc. is at the forefront of the uranium exploration sector, focusing on the development of its key projects in Niger and Zambia amidst a global increase in demand for nuclear energy.
  • With the Madaouela Project in Niger moving closer to construction following a completed feasibility study, and the Mutanga Project in Zambia preparing for its feasibility study completion in 2024, GoviEx is poised to play a significant role in the global nuclear energy landscape.
  • The company's commitment to sustainable development and its strategic position in Africa aim to address the growing demand for clean energy, particularly from Far East Asia, marking GoviEx as a vital player in the future of nuclear power generation.

Mastercard and MTN Group Fintech Partner to Drive Acceleration of Mobile Money Ecosystem in Africa Across 13 Markets

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Wednesday, February 28, 2024

This follows Mastercard and MTN’s recent agreement for a minority investment into MTN Group Fintech - the digital financial services arm of Africa’s largest mobile network operator – that concluded this month.

Key Points: 
  • This follows Mastercard and MTN’s recent agreement for a minority investment into MTN Group Fintech - the digital financial services arm of Africa’s largest mobile network operator – that concluded this month.
  • We are very proud of our partnership with MTN that will enable digital commerce for millions of people in Africa.
  • Through the partnership, consumers will now have expanded reach for mobile money remittance services – both inward and cross-border remittances in Africa.
  • The company has pledged to bring 1 billion people and 50 million SMEs into the global digital economy by 2025.

University of Phoenix Leadership to Present at Greater Phoenix Chamber Event

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Friday, February 23, 2024

University of Phoenix proudly presents its distinguished leaders as featured speakers at the Greater Phoenix Chamber's quarterly Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Forum.

Key Points: 
  • University of Phoenix proudly presents its distinguished leaders as featured speakers at the Greater Phoenix Chamber's quarterly Diversity, Equity & Inclusion (DEI) Forum.
  • "We are thrilled to have Doris Savron and McCeil Johnson from the University of Phoenix as our speakers for this significant DEI Forum," said Todd Sanders, President and CEO of the Greater Phoenix Chamber.
  • “As we engage in this collaborative event with the Greater Phoenix Chamber, we appreciate the pivotal role they play in shaping a diverse and inclusive professional landscape,” she shares.
  • She recently completed a six-year term at the Greater Phoenix Chamber of Commerce and serves on committees like the DEI professionals committee for the Chamber.

IWD 2024: She Power Strengthened in the Male Dominating Industry of Industrial and Energy Equipment Manufacturing

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Friday, March 8, 2024

In the manufacturing sector, innovation and creativity are crucial.

Key Points: 
  • In the manufacturing sector, innovation and creativity are crucial.
  • According to HR World's research data, women account for around one-third of the employment in manufacturing, ranging from production line workers to corporate executives.
  • With strong mechanical research capabilities, impressive human-machine interaction skills, and a willingness to work hard and learn as much as possible, women have proven to be outstanding employees in the equipment industry.
  • In 2023, Shanghai Electric's unions organized ten discussions and research sessions on special rights protection contracts for female employees.

IWD 2024: She Power Strengthened in the Male Dominating Industry of Industrial and Energy Equipment Manufacturing

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 8, 2024

In the manufacturing sector, innovation and creativity are crucial.

Key Points: 
  • In the manufacturing sector, innovation and creativity are crucial.
  • According to HR World's research data, women account for around one-third of the employment in manufacturing, ranging from production line workers to corporate executives.
  • With strong mechanical research capabilities, impressive human-machine interaction skills, and a willingness to work hard and learn as much as possible, women have proven to be outstanding employees in the equipment industry.
  • In 2023, Shanghai Electric's unions organized ten discussions and research sessions on special rights protection contracts for female employees.

Hisense Partners with Xbox to Bring Cutting-edge Laser Display to the Gaming Industry

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Friday, March 8, 2024

As the pioneer in Laser display technology, Hisense is bringing the future of display into reality.

Key Points: 
  • As the pioneer in Laser display technology, Hisense is bringing the future of display into reality.
  • The partnership with Hisense Laser display products and Xbox will bring the gaming community an unparalleled experience by introducing a more than 100-inch screen that consumers can enjoy at home for an eye-friendly, true-to-life color and immersive gaming environment.
  • Consumers will be able to seamlessly connect their Xbox to Hisense Laser display products and indulge in a buttery-smooth gaming experience that will redefine gaming sessions, where every moment is larger-than-life and every detail is brought to life with exceptional clarity and precision.
  • Hisense's game mode technology for Laser display products provides a smooth and immersive gaming experience thanks to the high refresh rate and Auto Low Latency Mode.

Hisense Partners with Xbox to Bring Cutting-edge Laser Display to the Gaming Industry

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 8, 2024

As the pioneer in Laser display technology, Hisense is bringing the future of display into reality.

Key Points: 
  • As the pioneer in Laser display technology, Hisense is bringing the future of display into reality.
  • The partnership with Hisense Laser display products and Xbox will bring the gaming community an unparalleled experience by introducing a more than 100-inch screen that consumers can enjoy at home for an eye-friendly, true-to-life color and immersive gaming environment.
  • Consumers will be able to seamlessly connect their Xbox to Hisense Laser display products and indulge in a buttery-smooth gaming experience that will redefine gaming sessions, where every moment is larger-than-life and every detail is brought to life with exceptional clarity and precision.
  • Hisense's game mode technology for Laser display products provides a smooth and immersive gaming experience thanks to the high refresh rate and Auto Low Latency Mode.

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ ANNOUNCES RESHMA SAUJANI AS RECIPIENT OF THE POWER OF RADIANCE AWARDS 2024

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Friday, March 8, 2024

TOKYO, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clé de Peau Beauté, the luxury skincare and makeup brand, is proud to announce the recipient of the Power of Radiance Awards 2024: Reshma Saujani, based in New York, US. The Power of Radiance Awards recognize women who are taking action in their communities by advocating for girls' education, especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Reshma Saujani has dedicated herself to empowering girls in computer science through the founding of Girls Who Code, an international non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. Since its founding in 2012, Girls Who Code has built the largest pipeline of female and non-binary computer scientists in the world. A decade later, the non-profit had served more than 500,000 students through their innovative programs, with their alumni having a seven-fold higher likelihood of earning computer science and related degrees than the national average in the US.[1]

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, March 7, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clé de Peau Beauté, the luxury skincare and makeup brand, is proud to announce the recipient of the Power of Radiance Awards 2024: Reshma Saujani, based in New York, US.
  • The Power of Radiance Awards recognize women who are taking action in their communities by advocating for girls' education, especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.
  • [1]
    Clé de Peau Beauté believes that the key to a better world lies in unlocking the potential of girls through STEM education.
  • As the recipient of the Power of Radiance Awards 2024, Reshma Saujani will be awarded a grant that will go towards building momentum and widening the reach of her mission.

CLÉ DE PEAU BEAUTÉ ANNOUNCES RESHMA SAUJANI AS RECIPIENT OF THE POWER OF RADIANCE AWARDS 2024

Retrieved on: 
Friday, March 8, 2024

TOKYO, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clé de Peau Beauté, the luxury skincare and makeup brand, is proud to announce the recipient of the Power of Radiance Awards 2024: Reshma Saujani, based in New York, US. The Power of Radiance Awards recognize women who are taking action in their communities by advocating for girls' education, especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields. Reshma Saujani has dedicated herself to empowering girls in computer science through the founding of Girls Who Code, an international non-profit organization working to close the gender gap in technology. Since its founding in 2012, Girls Who Code has built the largest pipeline of female and non-binary computer scientists in the world. A decade later, the non-profit had served more than 500,000 students through their innovative programs, with their alumni having a seven-fold higher likelihood of earning computer science and related degrees than the national average in the US.[1]

Key Points: 
  • TOKYO, March 8, 2024 /PRNewswire/ -- Clé de Peau Beauté, the luxury skincare and makeup brand, is proud to announce the recipient of the Power of Radiance Awards 2024: Reshma Saujani, based in New York, US.
  • The Power of Radiance Awards recognize women who are taking action in their communities by advocating for girls' education, especially in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) fields.
  • [1]
    Clé de Peau Beauté believes that the key to a better world lies in unlocking the potential of girls through STEM education.
  • As the recipient of the Power of Radiance Awards 2024, Reshma Saujani will be awarded a grant that will go towards building momentum and widening the reach of her mission.