Located in what is known as the Horn of Africa, in the easternmost extreme of the continent, Somalia stands as an example of how a people fought against colonial slavery, and the carving up of their territory by foreign powers. _ Roberto Correa Wilson When slavery is mentioned, the imagination […]
Tag: Slavery
The last slaves’ bunkhouse…the last link
It is the only thing to endure in Latin America. It exists in Trinidad, the southern Cuban city, where the Manaca-Iznaga estate rises together with the famous tower of the same name. Mayra Pardillo Gómez These days, restoration specialists and constructors carry out painstaking work to preserve these houses, […]
Kwane Nkrumah: the man who saved Ghana
He stands out amongst the African leaders of the Twentieth century for boldly challenging the colonial slavery imposed by the European powers; a fight that lead to him being persecuted and imprisoned, and which turned him into a glorified leader for both his country and the entire continent. Roberto Correa […]
Untouchables… slaves in the XXI century
It seems that lately we have heard nothing but good news regarding India and its emerging economy. But the country also has its problems, including one particularly serious one: slavery. Around 100 million citizens, the majority of which are Dalits, are suffering in this situation. Javier Duque Does anyone believe […]