Independence

Belgium hands over DR Congo independence hero’s tooth to family
Patrice Lumumba was the first democratically elected prime minister of the DRC after independence from Belgium in 1960.
Published On 20 Jun 2022
Scotland’s Sturgeon launches campaign for new independence vote
Push for rerun of 2014 vote comes a year after Scottish nationalists won a majority in devolved parliament.
Published On 14 Jun 2022
Senegalese refugees flee to Gambia after separatist crisis
The displacement is due to a Senegalese military operation against rebels in Casamance fighting for independence.
Published On 2 Jun 2022
Unresolved disappearances, economic misery haunt Zimbabwe at 42
The independence celebrations were held outside Harare to promote inclusion but dredged up memories of repression.
Published On 19 Apr 2022

Nigerian authorities had introduced additional charges of ‘terrorism’ against Kanu earlier this year.

Main independence parties have called for a boycott due to high number of COVID-19 cases.

Momentum is currently with the unionists and the SNP and Green Party know this.

Geelani spearheaded Kashmir’s movement for self-determination and was a staunch proponent of merging with Pakistan.

Geelani, who headed a hardline faction of the APHC, died at his Srinagar residence after a prolonged illness.

Announcement of $1.35 trillion plan met with scepticism by Indian social media and opposition activists.

Nine secessionists imprisoned for their part in failed 2017 independence bid leave jail after Madrid waives sentences.

Madrid says controversial move aimed at diffusing years-long political crisis, but some dismiss pardons as a stunt.

The poll on possible breakaway from France will take place on December 12, French overseas territories minister says.

The election showed that the Union’s future will be decided by Scotland – either in the ballot box or the courts.

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