Africa celebrating the dark legacy of colonialism

This past Monday was Commonwealth Commemoration Day when Britain’s former colonies supposedly “unite” in celebration of their “shared history, mutual cooperation and understanding”. The theme for this year’s commemoration was ‘Peacebuilding Commonwealth”.

The “shared history, mutual cooperation and understanding” are the controversial and deceptive words of the Queen of Britain in her address some few years back to mark this annual occasion which has continued to be celebrated. Let me remind you that the Commonwealth incorporates 53 former territories of the British Empire, many of which were created or carved up by colonial rulers before withdrawals that spawned numerous wars.

 Elizabeth Dearden observes that it is quite strange that since the inaugural Commonwealth commemorations many years ago, there are some glaring facts that have never been included in Commonwealth Day Celebration Speeches.

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Congratulations Anicia Gaothuse!

The contest had 10 beautiful young girls as finalists and unfortunately only one could wear the crown.The judges picked Anicia Gaothuse. To all those who feel their contestant should have won ahead of Anicia for whatever reason, hardly; the judges found Anicia to be the best among the best, so desist from disrespecting our newly crowned queen on social media or anywhere else, for that matter! Each of the 10 beautiful young women had supporters...

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