Colonialism stories

Oct 28, 2026

Putin hosts Russia-Africa summit, criticizes 'colonial' West

President Vladimir Putin told African leaders at a Moscow summit that Russia is their best partner, accusing Western nations of continuing to exploit the continent's resources. The summit is part of Moscow's efforts to expand influence in Africa.

Oct 28, 20265 sources

Aug 22, 2026

Palestinian author Sabri Jiryis, witness to 1948 Nakba, subject of profile on Zionism foundations

Middle East Monitor profiles Palestinian author and researcher Sabri Jiryis, who witnessed the 1948 Nakba in Fassouta village in the Galilee at age 10 and was among 160,000 Palestinians who remained in the region.

Aug 22, 20261 source

Top claims

▪Russian President Vladimir Putin opened the third two-day Russia-Africa Summit, hosting delegations from 48 African countries
▪Amnesty International published an open letter on October 27, 2026, urging African leaders at the third Russia-Africa Summit in Moscow to demand Russia halt the forced and deceptive military recruitment of African nationals
▪Officials from South Africa, Nigeria, and Kenya have publicly expressed concern regarding the recruitment and forced military deployment of their citizens by Russia to fight in Ukraine

People involved

Vladimir Putin Felix Tshisekedi

Subtopics

World affairs2 Africa1 Diplomatic summits1 Displacement of Palestinians1 Global South & BRICS1 History & roots of the Israel–Gaza conflict1 Israel-Palestine Conflict1 Middle East history1 Nakba 19481 Palestinian governance1 Palestinian refugees1 Political history1 Russia's military footprint in Africa1

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