From Slave Trade to Refugee Trade: British Approach to Africa and Africans
Cyril Ndegeya - Anadolu Agency Last week, the 70th anniversary of Queen Elizabeth II's accession to the throne was celebrated in the UK. When she became queen in February 1952, almost two dozen African countries were colonies in the British empire. As remembered with joy and respect today, the history of the British Empire and Queen Elizabeth’s 70-year-long reign contain the features to be proud of for the British. Yet, one cannot ignore the grave wrongdoings and malpractices. In this context, there is a connection between the slave trade, which continued until the early 1800s, the subsequent abolition, and the Johnson government's scheme to send...
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