February 26 th marked the 140 th anniversary of one of the most consequential events in the history of Western imperialism: the signing of the General Act at the Berlin Conference of 1885. Convened by ...

In November 1884, representatives of 14 nations gathered in Berlin to decide the future of a continent none of them belonged to. Over 104 days, they partitioned Africa with rulers and pencils, drawing ...

Described by one scholar on its centenary as “perhaps the greatest historical movement of modern times”, the Berlin Conference West Africa Conference began shortly after noon on 15 November 1884.

1884 Berlin Conference divided African continent Advocates say decisions made then still have impact today Delegates at reinvented Berlin event call for reparations Nov 15 (Reuters) - Activists, ...

The unexplained removal of a Berlin marker commemorating the 1884–85 Berlin Conference — where European powers partitioned Africa — has sparked international concern. Scholars and advocacy groups warn ...

Described by one scholar on its centenary as “perhaps the greatest historical movement of modern times”, the Berlin West Africa Conference began shortly after noon on 15 November 1884. Interrupted ...

Activists, artists and academics brought together by German cultural project Dekoloniale gathered in Berlin on Friday, 140 years after European leaders divided up the African continent between them, ...