Colonization of the Soul: What Caused a European Power to Fear This Language?

Following years of dominance by the French language, former African colonies are reconnecting with their cultural heritage. In the wake of World War II, the colonial system began to unravel, leading many nations in Asia and Africa to achieve independence based on the self-determination principles outlined in the 1945 UN Charter and a 1960 UN declaration. However, the prolonged dependence on European powers had profoundly impacted the futures of Afro-Asian peoples and disrupted historical developments that existed prior to colonialism. Read More…