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World

Elgas: «Victimization leads to a form of disempowerment».»

written by Pablo Sánchez

Decolonial thought has had a profound impact on the intellectual history of the 20th century. According to Senegalese journalist and writer Elgas, today it has taken an inquisitorial and rancorous turn.

History

The white slave: deconstructing a woke stereotype

By Yan Greppin · July 16, 2024

The West is not alone in having practiced slavery: the whole planet has done so. Europe and the United States, however, are the only countries to have fully recognized it. Here are seven facts about slavery that are generally overlooked in the media and textbooks.

Economy

Africans deserve economic freedom

By Magatte Wade · February 14, 2024

The continent enjoyed free trade and decentralized institutions for centuries before the arrival of the colonizers. Today, Africa's revitalization is in the hands of its citizens.

World

Jean-Baptiste Noé: «Universalism is failing».»

By Matthieu Levivier · November 25, 2022

To mark the publication of his book Le déclin d'un monde, Jean-Baptiste Noé talks to us about the end of the West's dream of shaping the world in its own image. And he even dares to rejoice.

Literature

Le monde selon Quentin Mouron: «Césaire, sa verge contre nos colons» (Césaire, his rod against our colonists)»

By Quentin Mouron · September 22, 2022

Each month, we feature a column by one of the personalities who give us the pleasure of alternating between the two. In his column, writer Quentin Mouron explores a topical issue with his usual sharpness.