Queen Elizabeth's death revives criticism of Britain's legacy of colonialism

Queen's death ignites debate over Africa's colonial past

From Kenya and Nigeria to South Africa and Uganda, Queen Elizabeth's death met with an outpouring of official condolences, mourning and memories of her frequent visits to Africa during her seven decades on the throne. But the British monarch's passing also revived a sensitive debate over Africa's colonial past.

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Cloud of colonialism hangs over Queen Elizabeth's legacy in Africa

By Stephanie Busari, CNNThe death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted an outpouring of reflection and reaction online. But not all was grief — some young Africans instead are sharing images and stories of their own elders, who endured a brutal period of British colonial history during the Queen’s long reign.“I cannot mourn,” one wrote on Twitter, posting an image of what she said was her grandmother’s “movement pass” — a colonial document which p…

Cloud of colonialism hangs over Queen Elizabeth's legacy in Africa

By Stephanie Busari, CNNThe death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted an outpouring of reflection and reaction online. But not all was grief — some young Africans instead are sharing images and stories of their own elders, who endured a brutal period of British colonial history during the Queen’s long reign.“I cannot mourn,” one wrote on Twitter, posting an image of what she said was her grandmother’s “movement pass” — a colonial document which p…

Cloud of colonialism hangs over Queen Elizabeth's legacy in Africa - Local News 8

By Stephanie Busari, CNN The death of Queen Elizabeth II has prompted an outpouring of reflection and reaction online. But not all was grief — some young Africans instead are sharing images and stories of their own elders, who endured a brutal period of British colonial history during the Queen’s long reign. “I cannot mourn,”