The relationship between France and Algeria remains tense, reflecting historical policies and attitudes that have not changed. Despite attempts to improve ties, the colonial past continues to overshadow interactions.
The novel 'Blood Ties' by Kenyan author Ngugi wa Thiong'o is a significant literary work that addresses colonialism and its enduring impacts. First published in 1977 and translated into Arabic by Iraqi poet Saadi Youssef, the novel highlights the experiences of people confronting the aftermath of colonial rule.
A former Belgian diplomat has announced his appeal against a Belgian court's decision ordering him to stand trial for his alleged involvement in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba, the first Prime Minister of Congo, who was killed in 1961.
Western hegemony has exhibited unprecedented exploitation since modern times, employing brutal instruments of oppression. This situation starkly reflects a hostility towards recognized human and moral values.