Colonialism in Africa: Yesterday, today and tomorrow | DW News Africa

As former colonial nations face a moment of reckoning over the actions of their forebears, DW News Africa looks at how colonialism has shaped the continent’s past, how it's impacting the present - and asks what needs to change so that the future looks different. We meet a man in Cameroon who's passionately tearing down statues of colonizers; get an update on the efforts by the Talai and Kipsigis people in Kenya to win reparations from the British government for land that was taken from them in colonial times. And we talk to a psychologist about decolonizing the African mind.
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[@curlywurly70]

When the missionaries came to Africa they had the Bible and we had the land. They said "Let us pray." We closed our eyes. When we opened them we had the Bible and they had the land." Jomo Kenyatta

[@liars6495]

this is why hate missionaries of any kind , they are all the same , no connection to God just a plan to scam the people .

[@anl8244]

Thats why religion is dangerous

[@leexandria]

Yeah...you are correct and this is not only happened in africa but also in some part of the world including in southeast asia philippines, vietnam indonesia this colonialist westerns use religions to stole a land.

[@conbrass7081]

same story in canada. they took our lands 😪

[@curtisstewart9426]

@@anl8244 The Catholic Church began the missionaries in Central and South America. Mostly by the Spaniards and Portuguese.

[@zinjanthropus322]

Not a mention of what France is currently doing in Africa..

[@zinjanthropus322]

@Teringventje You mean the slave markets that opened up in Libya because NATO decided to spread some democracy destroying the balance in the sahel in the process, guns flow south into Mali causing the Azawad secession movement which are quickly taken over by CIA sponsored Jihaddis, France rushes in to save their uranium mining operations and guns from that war spread into Northern Nigeria bolstering Boko Haram, more American money for ISIS and the Arab spring under the guise of humanitarian support for democratic resistance in Syria flows into that conflict, a legitimate president overthrown in Ivory coast by the French foreign legion because the opposition leader promised more access for France, France sponsoring a sectarian slaughter in Cameroon against English speaking regions, or do we go a little South and talk about the Chinese money supporting one side and US money supporting the other side of the endless South Sudanese conflicts, US cash funding mercenaries in the DRC which flows downstream to militias protecting coltan and cobalt mines on behalf of foreign interests, UN soldiers getting caught smuggling mineral ore in APCs in the katanga region, a weak puppet government for France getting overrun by rebels in central Africa leaving the whole country broken, African Union troops being ordered to stop fighting Alshabaab in Somalia so the US can start a drone war that has radicalized even more Somali youths, a british woman leading terror strikes in Kenya, some of that left over ISIS donor money flowing into Islamists groups in the DRC, Anglola and Mozambique, Chinese cash buying off generals Zimbabwe and essentially taking the country. Africans are the least of Africa's problems.

[@liars6495]

or britain , or the dutch or germans , or belgians non of them has learned anything from the past .

[@MFYouTube683]

Not a mention of Boko Haram either.

[@popkhorne5372]

What are we doing exactly ?

[@zinjanthropus322]

@@popkhorne5372 sucking francophone countries dry with the cfa and supporting coups against whoever rejects it.

[@subigyalamichhane1363]

Forget about apologies. They still proudly show the loot in their museums.

[@theinformationbomber7102]

unfortunately that's how it is

[@prathamkhanal1956]

Whites feel proud of their history, well most of!

[@theinformationbomber7102]

@@prathamkhanal1956 yeah that's true

[@zainzoala1083]

Museum would be oke, they happy showing in the hearts of their big cities.

[@jahinsadman1505]

Yet y'all be siding with the westerners against china in Asia and Iran in middle east

[@MHaffiezMNazri]

As an Asian, I read stories of Leopold 2. How dare you all let his statues remain to this day. A disrespect to the victims of his atrocities :'(

[@seanegli7118]

It’s Leopold 3.

[@fakegraysonh]

@@seanegli7118 lol

[@silentwarrior9117]

I also read stories about rashidun caliphate and arabic African trade slaves

[@ernestephraimjr946]

This breaks my heart, Africa never did anything to these Europeans

[@PunnyBone]

It’s a constant reminder Africa was conquered by the French every time Africans speak French. Africans have to live with this reminder everyday of there lives. Free Africa forever! Protest! Liberate yourselves!

[@allopez33]

Evolve a written-language system, then use it. Oh, yeah, that never happened for you guys, huh? 🤣🚮🧻🚽

[@noticememomo973yearsago3]

I'm from South Africa and none of us speak French here and nor learn it in school

[@vicnad92]

I agree. Most Africans should move towards English (as its the global dominant and business language) & speak their native tongue and other African languages. Leave irrelevant colonizer's language for good.

[@Brian-bo4bz]

most africans don't even speak french it's only the french colonized west african states and congo...in kenya and Tanzania our national language is kiswahili which is a full african language... africa is not a country

[@rebeccaanderson5626]

@@allopez33 nope Ethiopia Egypt and Nubia are all examples . White Supremacist ur days are gone .

[@viktorg6823]

"If they ask for forgiveness, we will not refuse to accept. We will not refuse". Man, that's powerful.

[@richardides2035]

Those people that should apologize are already dead so...

[@jeffjeff5719]

Forgiveness for what?

[@jeffjeff5719]

And i want to ask you some appreciation for taking you out of the jungle and introducing you to our technology, health and education

[@Akurgat]

@@jeffjeff5719 Read more comprehensively about what colonialism involved before you speak. It's not only about what you think you gave, but also what you took from us...

[@viktorg6823]

@@jeffjeff5719 I am not from Africa, I'm German. Please direct your tribalism at someone else, thank you.

[@artisticagi]

One thing as an African descended person I am very happy about is that the colonizers did not stay in Africa. Except for South Africa. So many other natives lost their lands forever, the Native Americans, the native Mexicans aka Aztecs, the Incans, the Aborigines of Australia. We need to realize how blessed we are to still have our homelands be inhabited by us. Being African is something that we should be incredibly proud of. We have a lot of potential to turn African countries into a world superpower.

[@orikane1]

pride aside though the colonizers should still address their crimes and give back to the African people

[@willkommen2861]

France is still in Africa.

[@SteamvilleQuintet]

In all cases, if y'all had stopped fighting each other long enough to push the invading "colonizers" out, history might be different. And still today... see Chicago.

[@hkiajtaqks5253]

True. Many indigenous people have been wiped off their lands. And there is no mention of how and why in their school history books. Its just all glory to the great freedom and bravery.

[@sapashini2613]

They left Africa but they left it severely trashed, a lot of civilizations were divided and unlimited resources taken which to this day is still happening.

[@anishadas3846]

I'm from India ..I love Africa's people .. ❤️

[@leonarddolha3760]

As a Canadian Indigenous person, A Man of Feathers. Colonialism has killed the 1st People of Canada's population, culture and relegated its once proud people to reserves. Canada's first Prime Minister "MacDonald" put bounties on Native scalps. Canada was formed in 1867. In 1967 Canada celebrated its Centennial birthday. As Indians of Canada. We yet to recover.

[@commentator4771]

Canada is the most colonialist nation in the Western Hemisphere from the sounds of it. Your voices are being heard.

[@Mis-AdventureCH]

You can thank the Spanish too....smallpox made it up from Mexico City via Santa Fe and Diego in 1775, making it's way to the western Canadian tribes via the native trade networks up the Rockies and along the coast. Popped out along the Hudson Bay trading stations, much to their shock and horror. "Pox Americana: The Great Smallpox Epidemic of 1775-1782," by Elizabeth Fenn. Amazing read.

[@leonarddolha3760]

@@Mis-AdventureCH Thank you for the information and insight. I will followup your suggestion to Elizabeth Fenn's book.

[@Mis-AdventureCH]

@@leonarddolha3760 The truly interesting thing is that as she traced the spread of the disease she uncovered a vast, interconnected network of trade and communication between the tribes across that entire part of the continent that we hadn't really known existed, as it was destroyed by the mortality. The disease itself probably made the mainland from the Caribbean, most likely getting there by slave ship from W. Africa via the Arabian slave trade. Epic piece of work.

[@violetsrayreikishop2]

@@Mis-AdventureCH came from Caucasians not Africa

[@QuietJagung]

Next, correct the colonial masters history books to tell the truth about the evils of colonialism instead of glorifying the colonisers. The sad history of colonialism must never be repeated.

[@TheCubecrafer]

it all started after egypt died and the contient slowly ran out off food

[@megathicc6367]

Alright here is how it is. I'm not saying what those people were doing was good or trying to justify it. At some point In human history, some cultural groups would have key technologies that would help them have an edge on everyone. It could have been Africa or native Americans. Do you know what they would do? Go off and do human things like enslaving and conquering. It just happened to be the Europeans that got those key technologies. Cause if a European nation saw another European nation that was vulnerable they would conquer it too. Because back then it was everyone vs everyone. There are no good guys or bad guys in history, just different parties and people with conflicting interests with little morals involved on all sides throughout history. I will say though that the west, in general, is the leader when it comes to morals. Being the first ones to ban slavery and leading in a multitude of other civil rights. Also, I finished high school recently I can tell you since 6th grade I've learned about colonialism

[@natalieruss599]

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[@mavelldenis307]

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[@mavelldenis307]

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[@kevinbrian9332]

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[@Vivian-vp9ft]

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[@aliabbakur8397]

@@mavelldenis307 I'm from Indiana i have been an investor with ava in cryptocurrency for over 4years now.

[@jokevin9081]

Economically, European imperialism destructed Africa's self sufficiency and increased dependance on colonial powers; strengthened Europe's own economy, therefore further weakening Africa's economy; and exploited many raw materials within Africa.

[@beniaminorzechowski9913]

Thing is Africa was a lot more damaged socially as the badly drawn border led to ethnic tension which led to poorly run countries. AKA the Congo which is one the wealthiest nations with regard to raw materials but one of the poorest with regard to GDP

[@hellonomasonto]

​@Beniamin Orzechowski There were no borders prior to, mostly, the Berlin accord. Read and do your research about things before commenting on subjects you obviously know nothing about. Again, read history or do your research on the history of the DRC because what you are saying couldn't be further from the truth. There are thousands of videos here on KZbin for you to start with. Denyilists like you are such a problem.

[@Mis-AdventureCH]

Zimbabwe tried the "land" game and totally destroyed the country....try not to forget that and turn everything into skin color.

[@afri.canhistory4227]

The Misadventures with western sanctions and help from the west they isolated the country ,seriously man Africans are able to farm their lands if they are not meddled with western policies ...I mean they planted all the food during slave trade ..so they are capable..this narrative that if somehow they own their land or take it back it will somehow fail cause only whites can farm it....it doesn’t belong to them ..

[@Mis-AdventureCH]

@@afri.canhistory4227 Zimbabwe did not have any western sanctions on it in the decades following the socialist revolution and enjoyed the full support of the US. We were the first nation to open an embassy there. Enter Mugabe as Executive President in 1987 for the next 37 years... It wasn't until 2001 that his practices became so unbearably loathsome that the US finally withdrew from multilateral financial support. Even then the US continued to support them through USAID and in 2019 rendered $318 million in aid to various programs. What sanctions do exist are targeted against individuals in the Mnangagwa Administration. And comparing agricultural output necessary to support today's populations with same during the era of the slave trade? I'm not sure where that even comes into the equation other than the obligatory mention of the practice to insulate against any criticism of the here and now..

[@DunmeriDrain]

Zimbabwe currency may be dying, but Rhodesians never die

[@DennisCambly]

Finally a news outlet is talking about Africa.

[@legalize.brokkoli]

What?

[@marykv8598]

God bless you brothers and sisters in Africa

[@reikayo9262]

No, Allah bless them

[@artisticagi]

Allah = God

[@legalize.brokkoli]

There is no god.

[@cesaralvarado1420]

As an indigenous person of the Americas and a minor in Linguistics I believe decolonizing Africa and empowering Africans means embracing their culture and speaking their indigenous languages we all must work towards decolonization whether we live in the Americas Africa Europe Asia or Oceania Much Love From California ❤️🙏🏼

[@noahtylerpritchett2682]

Rechange your name Embrace a native name.

[@cesaralvarado1420]

@@noahtylerpritchett2682 I do have a native name it’s tlatoani

[@noahtylerpritchett2682]

@@cesaralvarado1420 what's with Spanish user then?

[@harys4442]

@@noahtylerpritchett2682 how is this any of your business.

[@noahtylerpritchett2682]

@@harys4442 to point out that you can't be against something if your name is burrowed from something

[@kabzaify]

We don't want apologies, we want our land

[@hellonomasonto]

100%!

[@piotrryb1]

Totally support them! Colonialism was horrendous and they have all the right to pull down the remains of that.

[@unitedcameroon1341]

Bravo to Cameroon. We will continue to fight against anything that has to do with the west. 🇨🇲🇨🇲🙏🙏💪💪

[@kramarancko1107]

Probably shouldn’t

[@violetsrayreikishop2]

@@kramarancko1107 yes they should

[@beniaminorzechowski9913]

Great idea why don't you oppose the western economic aid that has been the only thing keeping your country functioning.

[@Kimo22425]

Do u understand that Western foreign aid is less than 10% of what they get from Africa.?.​@@beniaminorzechowski9913

[@QuietJagung]

The reason some former colonised countries became communist was because when they demanded independence, the colonial powers wanted to retain control of the colonies through neo-colonialism. They selected leaders whom they could control usually through corruption. These leaders had to agree to allow the companies of the colonial powers to continue to own the land, industries and businesses after handover. They jailed popular leaders whom they cannot control. Many of these leaders died in prison. They introduced democracy to legitimised their selected leaders. Communist party was banned and the elections were usually rigged. That is neo-colonialism through democracy. Some of the popular leaders who escaped took up arms to fight for independence. Most of the population were poor and landless hence they supported leaders who were communist because they promised to take back the land and return the land to the people. The nationalist were supported by the former colonial powers, elites and landlords. Civil war broke out in these countries between the nationalist and communist. It was independence war for the local people many volunteered and willing to make the ultimate sacrifice against an enemy with overwhelmingly superior firepower. China, Indonesia and Vietnam won their independence through war and became communist. Later the communist in Indonesia were purged after a military coup backed by US and became a dictatorship. More than a million communist and civilians were massacred. The nationalists lost the war in China and fled to Taiwan under protection of US navy. Taiwan became a dictatorship and thousands of communist were purged and exterminated. Vietnam fought for independence against the French and later US to finally win and unite the country. 3 million Vietnamese died in the war. In Malaysia, the communist continued to fight against the new government who had negotiated for independence from the British under neo-colonial terms. The government later bought British companies which own most of the land hence recovering the land and redistributed land to the poor. This erode the communist support and it was dissolved in 1989. Korea would had driven out US without massive reinforcement and firepower. US advanced towards the Chinese border so China had to enter the war. The colonisers and their collaborators who fled to US or the part protected by US try to regain control by interfering and intervening in their former colonies. They continue to do so to this day through relentless propagandas in their news networks and supporting internal dissidents. China is not dwelling on the past and prefer to focus on the future. This continue even though most of the communist countries have developed their own systems and are all members of UN.

[@wendiqiu3225]

Over 100 colonists pressed “dislike”

[@thelu7547]

See the problem with saying that colonialism helped with the development of these African countries is that a country like Ethiopia is at about the same levels of economic development and growth as countries that did have a colonial powers. This all the while Ethiopia’s biggest means export is coffee. Imagine African countries that have diamonds and gold that are worth more. Imagine how far they would have been able to get if there development was not hampered by Europe.

[@hellonomasonto]

Thank you!!!!! I keep saying that!

[@fobbitguy]

Anyone ever mention that one of the largest, longest and ruthless empires was the ottoman empire? Perhaps a documentary about how turkey is coming to terms with its genocidal past should be made?

[@servantoftheonetruegodalmi7212]

YOU SHOULD SHOW ALL THIS TO EUROPEANS RATHER THAN JUST DW AFRICA. FOR A LOT OF EUROPEAN ARE UNAWARE OF THESE THINGS.

[@Tobias-gs1nb]

Most Europeans are unaware because we are never taught colonial history or at least the atrocities of colonialism in school this is the main reason behind the ignorant comments online

[@servantoftheonetruegodalmi7212]

@@Tobias-gs1nb true

[@zakaryloreto6526]

Tobias 23 we are, differently for sure but we do learn about our past quite sad really

[@servantoftheonetruegodalmi7212]

@mikhail coffin may you should start by recognising that you are not we. You don't speak for every one.

[@tomsbeingtheleo]

@@Tobias-gs1nb that's the case here, unluckily.

[@chulafferty6695]

So powerful and truthful words were never more perfectly said about a person knowing who they are and their struggle to overcome the psychology used against them which has created the struggle within them about self worth. I hope this woman will continue to speak as she did here so the majority of people recognize the struggle within a person and those that can help bear fruit that person is desperately working to see happen.

[@Hamsters831]

12:35 the UK took the lands and sold them to private companies. Reparations should be firstly made by making these occupants leave. And let these companies sort this out with the seller of illegally obtained land. Either that or pay the government royalty from their revenue. #humanrights #hypocrisy #unitedkingdom

[@Shamansdurx]

Africa for Africans, remove all foreign statues!!!

[@legalize.brokkoli]

Shwabada dabbada blabada!!!

[@gustavvanderwesthuizen6173]

Tear down all the infrastructure too how dare the colonists develop Africa. Burn down the schools tear down the factories and demolish the ports.

[@manonhighway3525]

@@gustavvanderwesthuizen6173 They build infrastructure n institutions so that Africa could be looted easily n approx completely Dear...

[@gustavvanderwesthuizen6173]

@@manonhighway3525 O yes and it is still used for that right they don't sell their own natural resources. Where is the money ask the leaders they voted for.

[@kool-aidcorncrap7880]

@@manonhighway3525 don't drive your car today it was invented by the white man! Also don't take a bus , train , plain they where all invented by the white man! You must walk or ride a horse...that's ok 😜

[@eXclusive1]

First and foremost, you need to secure your land.

[@jsamc]

You cannot secure your land if you have primitive technology.

[@utubewatchinhesk]

There's a long way to go, look at some of the lakes, rivers, national parks and waterfalls that honors people that paved the way for Africa to be looted. Why should somebody that never knew or did anything for Africa have a waterfall and lake named after them and even in this century...

[@linal502]

So what do you think about how much of Africa that is currently owned by China?

[@linal502]

@Dark PePe Not yet. Give it time, they already own everything and the politicians. That's what really matters to China. Resistance is futile.

[@angryoaf]

The whole system is colonized. The fact that people are trying to use a legal system established by their opponents to win justice is utterly ridiculous. The global system is stacked against all the marginalized and previously colonized people of the world.

[@vicnad92]

Exactly. It was what happened in Australia, Brazil, Chile, Malaysia, Nigeria, etc etc.... The legal system does not coincide with existing indigeneous traditions and customs but follows an European model and look how thats turns out to be: a system which favors the elites.

[@tanvirahmedsiddiquee127]

Own your own economy first. Cut all of the ties from outsider. Change your rules and regulations to kick all of them.

[@bigevil1001]

Sounds good. Too bad no puppet president is going to listen.

[@jungkooks_microwavephobia]

3:29 this statue is better protected and surveilled than billions of people around the world. The fact that they care more about a staue of a colonialist, even if he’s considered a hero in his home country, than a human being just shows that many haven’t changed

[@abba4844]

In a country where over half the population don’t have that form of protection smh

[@beniaminorzechowski9913]

It has a fence around it. Calm down

[@finz9982]

"Now go, attack the Amalekites and totally destroy all that belongs to them. Do not spare them; put to death men and women, children and infants, cattle and sheep, camels and donkeys.” (1 Samuel 15:3)

[@jsamc]

Exactly nonbeliever will never understand God's ways.

[@leigh-mariehamilton3361]

Cameroon and every country on the west coast of Africa should put up plaques denouncing their role in selling their neighbours into slavery to Europeans. And also denounce the use of slavery in Nigeria and Libya that is happening today 2020.

[@artisticagi]

How do you know they already haven’t? I’ve been to west Africa and they have MUSEUMS denouncing slavery.

[@truthmatterbyoladada1462]

Coward.

[@ioogleio]

As a Chinese , I care about the future of my African brothers and sisters. China was also colonized by western countries, but we proved that we can make our life even better than the sons and daughters of former colonialists. Africa will be and must be stronger in the future. You should develop your own culture and prove that African countries can also be superpower.

[@katrinam6795]

With funding from China, yeah

[@shad.baksh1]

We can't free ourselves when we have been clearly exploitation. It is called ignorance.

[@shibuya3185]

You have exploited your own people. Whites brought progress and civilisation.

[@horationelson2212]

Jesus Christ Europeans never exploited Africa. People compare Belgian Congo to all of colonial Africa. After Leopold the Belgian government took over and the Congo became one of the most literate countries in Africa. European colonies like Algeria, Tanganyika, and many others costed more to upkeep rather than make new profit. Europeans didn’t even colonize Africa for resources, it was for pride. The French began colonization in Africa to gain prestige because they had just lost the Franco Prussian War.

[@horationelson2212]

@Shobhana Vijayakumar Wow, you misread my comment. By our modern standards Leopold was a bad man. I never said he was good in my previous comment. However, after the Belgian government took over the Congo became one of the most prosperous African countries.

[@kiriwest165]

It's interesting to learn about how colonialism has impacted other societies and nationalities. As a colonized indigenous person myself, I can see the similarities in our response to colonization and In a unusual way I feel connects me to your people. It's disheartening to hear that there hasn't been an apology. I hope your people get the justice you deserve.

[@resistanceessama3799]

ESSAMA dans ce documentaire De 1:52 à 4:50.... Grand merci à tous de partager... grand merci ma Reine Kameni STELLA

[@acacius9903]

DW. Good segment.

[@marykv8598]

Nice day to you.Truth will never be hide

[@gofar5185]

africa youths must really start to protect africa... new africa should have a new national flag...

[@legalize.brokkoli]

I have news for you: Africa is not a country.

[@legalize.brokkoli]

@Trap News Aha.

[@helgesgaard6897]

The best of the best, excellent

[@noahtylerpritchett2682]

Those tea plantations should grow food in Nambia instead. Food for the people. Cotton Narcotic herb plants Sugar Tobacco Cocoa And cotton and tea should not make priority. Coffee or other pleasure stuff. Food for Africa should take priority. Grow grains and vines and fruits and vegetables and leave lands for animals to eat grain. Not some leftover money plantation left by Europe.

[@emilybell7984]

Please add real Closed Captions (auto-generated ones don't count) to make this accessible!

[@hkiajtaqks5253]

The role of Christianity and the Church are not sufficiently discussed in the colonial era.

[@Jarod-te2bi]

The fact Belgium 🇧🇪 had statues of Leopold the greedy genocidal man is insane.

[@FAMEROB]

All hail colonialism, all hail western civilization

[@lordaskiamohanmend6335]

Ask government for justice, they give you federal troops

[@riseup2227]

Empowering our people with right education and mindset and uplifting people below us is the key. That’s why we need to elect right people in the Gov as policy makers. Excellent video.

[@harys4442]

Problem is if we elect someone good that's wants to make the country better he will be killed by the french or the British and replaced with a tyrant that serves their interests

[@summerwest3099]

Another wonderful conversation from DW. I have so much respect for this network and for Germany for making these truths accessible around the world.

[@GeneralFalcon3847]

So motivating words! We hope that nothing like this will happen again!

[@sudani4028]

Really every societies have heros

[@fgkace9436]

Statues glorify how great this people were, which doesn't capture the full story or rather covers part of the past.Bringing them down because they don't portray the full story of the good and bad they committed in and out of the continent is worth the cause.

[@adr1479]

Imagine if all former colonial countries would sue the UK ...

[@adr1479]

You could try, free world .

[@gustavvanderwesthuizen6173]

Imagine if they stoped complaining and actually tried to develop their countries looks like Rwanda has realized that now it is the fastest growing economy in the world. But no you complain over and over and do nothing to help yourself you are lazy bums that want everything for free.

[@adr1479]

Gustav van der Westhuizen I completely agree, they have all the resources necessary there. They need to stop fighting each other and work together for the benefits of their children. Btw I’m not from Africa.

[@gustavvanderwesthuizen6173]

@@adr1479 Ah sorry mate I just feel this victim mindset of Africans are the real reason why they are suffering they live in the past and don't try to improve their own lives.

[@PodcastCentral333]

@@gustavvanderwesthuizen6173 why do I see tonnes of racist afrikaners like commenting on DW. you're unwanted

[@AfroHairScience]

Absolutely outstanding piece! ❤❤❤❤❤

[@ashleymukarali4852]

Nigeria’s current president was foisted upon us by the USA in 2015 our current president has skyrocketed our debt levels! they have tripled in three years and they are still borrowing as I speak the world bank just approved another 3billion dollars for the same bankrupt country

[@dgd865]

Just play at every assembly at an African school to give african children the idea of how dangerous outsiders can be.

[@Rivan98]

They need to stop speaking french, portuguese, spanish and english in africa

[@thepeachs1218]

Haaaa

[@mohamedmohamud8084]

Dw thanks for the throughout history....

[@Ric419]

Bravo!

[@commisioned8277]

The UK lawyer says that if land is not being used it should be returned but surely the stance should be returned. There is no aspect of impossibility to return the land, only an unwillingness to do so?

[@izumihanagata1148]

Same thing here in Philippines. We also have the Spanish statues of King Philip II, Queen Maria Christina and even Ferdinand Magellan. 😑

[@szoenzsoenmiles62]

Aren t you under dictatorship ? Maybe its **that** problem that should be fixed not statues that should be unfixed We often project our problems onto another unrelated one just because it is easier to blame and remove without drawbacks I m talking about priorities , not what or what isn t a problem

[@jesusbracho84]

What? Spain did nothing wrong.

[@jonnyh9388]

Get it right. Carved stone can't be racist. People can be racist, but an inanimate object can not.

[@thedecolonialcentre]

Germany would do well to learn more about the history of colonialism. We appreciate this report.

[@green2stayecoswdmarketingn339]

Great report, bring us more of these wealth injustice stats? #THENEWECONOMY ,SLAVERY LIVES ON, Daniel 2:44

[@andthefake3945]

Removal of statues 0:00 Present legacy of colonialism 5:01 Land ownership 6:54 Decolonizing the mind 16:49

[@davidalagbada479]

Over 1000 Benin statures still are on display in British museums and galleries. This generation of British everyday have an opportunity to show us that they are more honorable than their dispecable ancestors, but they do nothing. They are not different. They are only moral when it serves them.

[@jimmydo6682]

Finally the people standing up for themself. It about time.

[@lloydkeane60]

Ending colonial tax is a must!!

[@beniaminorzechowski9913]

You do find statues of British people in China 2:41

[@ahmedjartu1131]

They way he was watching the status

[@urifont4350]

I am for the liberalization of Africa, and I feel that the colonization was a dark moment of humanity and of course its legacy and outcome is the current inequality and more poverty. BUT! What would you say to those sons of Africa who were born and raised in Africa, but they are immigrants from other parts of the world (they don’t have to be descendants of settlers)? Would you think that is it alright to kick them out? What’s the solution in those cases?

[@rogerthat5459]

A native of Zambia told me that China has taken over many mines and farms in Zambia and hires Chinese to work there. New roads are built only for the Chinese businesses. He said Zambia needs human rights lawyers.

[@gustavvanderwesthuizen6173]

You do know that these same companies dont hire your engineers or architects because you have none as for basic jobs they are employing the natives go do your research.

[@thadmayfield5289]

Well done! At the end of the day we were dupped, over powered, and exploited. While seeking retribution (e.g. apologies, reparations, etc.) is important, it is equally important (IMO) to overcome our own weaknesses which led to the current state and to create social / societal defenses to prevent it from happening in the future. Given the state of the continent's and diaspora's economies, marshalling sufficient resources to overcome our social and economic disparities will be a challenge, and take years to complete. Therefore we must teach our children how to overcome the weakness of disunity and selfish interests, and to teach their children for generations to come until this work is complete.

[@barbaras144]

In my opinion discussions about the colonial past and the need to decolonize the mind are truely important to be able to build a self-determined future in Africa. But what about the actual role of China in Africa? Is the commitment of China on the African continent advancing Africa or could it be a new kind of colonization in the making?

[@misteranonymous5616]

It's called investment and even Democracies like US and India do that. So what's wrong ?

[@wiremukoko756]

Africa should be the richest country in the world

[@jorisvandenbroecke1574]

it's a continent, not a country.

[@ernestjacob1991]

let be honest that is not the fault of the colonials. It's just that the leaders of Africa are too corrupt. corruption is the main problem of Africa. Don't get me wrong there are corruption in every country, but the one in Africa is on another Level it's like the leaders. There have no soul.

[@legalize.brokkoli]

Not gonna happen if you insist on being uneducated and infantile for your whole life.

[@gustavvanderwesthuizen6173]

HahahahHahHahahahahHHa

[@bigevil1001]

@@ernestjacob1991 And who do you think put those corrupt “leaders” in power?

[@gofar5185]

replace with nelson mandela statues...

[@legalize.brokkoli]

replace with spiderman statues...

[@banoniebatute9682]

My country has been colonized by Spain 300yrs, US 100yrs, Occupied by Japan 3yrs. But we don't hold any grudge. It is just all history. Sorry, I just don't see where you are coming from. Don't get me wrong, I am against racism. You will know if you are decolonized if you can sa "No i dont agree" respectfully.

[@abrahamlincoln6704]

Philippines???

[@marcomill4824]

Also the language you speack is an heritage of colonialism, so get rid of that too

[@ArlynSolorzano]

Right! 🤦🏻‍♀️

[@mirfalltkeinnameein7363]

We need more attention to the Matter in the West Me as a european saying that is important Those crimes and this injustice is just something people have moved on here instead of reversing the damage done by our ancestors. Thats why the old empires dont care about repairations because they have forgotten about it. Many Things that have been made wrong by the victors of the World wars and the cold war are shockingly ignored by Most Western people wich is just horrible. This is a rethinking process that requires rethinking our ways and See that we are All equal to each other and that we have to fix the mistakes of our ancestors because only this way we can reconnect with each other as partners The crimes done to the african people and all victims of colonization should never be forgotten and we as the West have the duty of accepting this and making up for it by give the people what Was taken from them and help them forge their socienties without abusing this Position for New colonialism like france and such

[@sudani4028]

It's nescessary to remove the symbols & roots of racism if we are honestly want to live in harmony ,

[@legalize.brokkoli]

No, it's not.

[@lordGalthran]

the number wow

[@deeppurple883]

Justice for all Africans. Slavery must end now for all people who are in servdom✌️☘️

[@sokealifestyle7713]

Good video I love to watch them.

[@eboigbeokusiwekwe2471]

Nice update DW NEWS

[@michaelnevers8276]

The queen 👸🏽 is a Killa how long now

[@movietime8393]

IS LIKE THEY DESTROYING MY FUTURE

[@wildpapy]

100% support and the same belives. It is sad to speak of Colonialism in Africa, and Kamani Stella use product to light her skin. what is the message that it sends?

[@alawton4173]

The humans race need find a peaceful resolutions on race.🙏🏿🙏🏻🌎🌎🌎

[@wakandannative8614]

The whites have to pay first

[@szoenzsoenmiles62]

@@wakandannative8614 try to actually aim and target the real responsible first , before going wild on innocents (Current) White , french , english , etc didn t do it nor do they agree to those actions , their gov did , and ofc hide what they do to their population , target the individuals responsible not the community they are part of , or that would make you unlegitimate racists and becoming what you fight is surely not what you'd want fo your country and children Trust me if you worked with white , french , english , people and told them what happens , i m pretty sure 90% would be actually on your side , they still are humans and understand justice Just an advice of well willingness and wise thinking You wont fight injustice with injustice , it just makes it grow more

[@wakandannative8614]

@@szoenzsoenmiles62 i was wrong. History makes me emotional.

[@EspenFrafalne]

Im not sure i understand this, but i believe i heard that colonialists bought African land for cheap in the past, and if this is the case, then it is really the people who sold it who should be blamed. How can this be redistributed to the locals? If they have built a big business on that land, then i kinda feel like they will have to be paid for the land + the value of their business. I do understand how much this situation sucks though, as here in Norway, we have a lot of hydro power, and Germans have been buying some of these power stations. I really dont like that this happens, but once my country has sold it, its no longer ours, and unless they want to sell it back, then there is nothing we can do about it. If i sell something, and later demanded to get it back, then people would just laugh of me...

[@justme19852]

Colonial country's should be held accountable for all that bad they did around the world

[@mathastinner2691]

All these wickedness are still going on because humans have rejected to follow the first two God`s commandment by loving God and loving their Neighbours.

[@megazenn22]

there are no gods, grow up

[@collo.africa]

An Empowered Africa to Is One That's Spiritually Lit With A Kingdom Mentality, Physically Healthy & Fit with Financial Freedom. To Me & In One Word, I Call It WELLNESS!

[@bincyelizabeth19799]

well done Africans though late realisation now is the best.....

[@marykv8598]

God be with you all brothers and sisters me too

[@ginogino3551]

REVOLUTION!!! A WORLD TO WIN!!!

[@legalize.brokkoli]

Aha.

[@kennypow2181]

#nolivesmatter

[@allopez33]

Objectively speaking, no, they don't at all.

[@prometheus200]

The AU has to take the UK and many other European countries to The Hague for reparations along with their multinational corporations.

[@eboigbeokusiwekwe2471]

Pretty Reporter @Mhundwa