Geographical name changes can be a result of a shift in regimes, indigenous movements, decolonisation, or political factors.

Were you told that gold mining in southern Africa started after 1852? Or that the export of iron, steel, copper and gold ...

The body of water formerly known in the United States as the Gulf of Mexico is now listed for U.S.-based users of Google Maps as the Gulf of America.

The CFA franc (Franc des Colonies Francais d’Afrique) was introduced in 1945, well before France’s decolonization in the late 1950s, as a way for France to control the economies of its African ...

Independence Bank of Kentucky lifted its holdings in shares of Alphabet Inc. (NASDAQ:GOOGL – Free Report) by 7.6% in the fourth quarter, according to its most recent disclosure with the Securities and ...

Independence Realty Trust ... 2023 and October 22, 2024, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important February 11, 2025 lead plaintiff ...

Sudan, which included South Sudan up to 2011, has never known peace and stability since independence in 1956. The country's instability stems from th ...

Prime Minister Narendra Modi led the nation in paying tribute to Mahatma Gandhi, remembering his contributions to India’s independence and philosophy of non-violence and truth. Modi urged citizens to ...

Frustration has been mounting, not only among governments but also among citizens who increasingly view ECOWAS as a remnant of post-colonial Africa. The Alliance of ... This shift represents more than ...

Government-led plans to expand energy access with ambitious targets. Access to reliable, affordable, and sustainable energy is critical for powering Africa, transforming economies, and reaching people ...

The Year of the Snake is upon us and London is preparing for a grand celebration to see in the new year. A week of partying for the Lunar New Year will culminate in a glorious parade on Sunday, ...

Swedish entertainment juggernaut Embracer Group has announced a start date for its planned three ... group in recent times — will regain its independence by becoming a publicly traded company ...