Halim Gençoğlu, a scholar of African studies and colonial history and a researcher at the Faculty of Social Sciences at the University of Cape Town, has recently published his latest
The ongoing Palestinian struggle for independence has been a central issue in the Arab world for over a century. From the early years of the British Mandate over Palestine to
By Halim Gençoğlu The recent visit by Turkish Foreign Minister Hakan Fidan to Johannesburg, South Africa, in 21st of February 2025 highlights not only the growing diplomatic relations between Türkiye
The United States’ military and biological presence in Africa has been expanding at an alarming rate, according to Major General Aleksey Rtishev, Deputy Chief of the Radiation, Chemical, and Biological
The door that keeps letting in the draught, shut it, and be at peace. (Sudanese Proverb) Introduction The ongoing conflict in Sudan has drawn significant international attention due to its
European colonialism spanned from the 16th to the 19th centuries, during which European powers expanded globally by establishing colonies in the Americas, Africa, and Asia. The process of decolonization began
By Dr. Halim Gençoğlu The Ottoman Empire, which spanned from the late 13th century until the early 20th century, is often remembered for its relative tolerance toward religious and ethnic
Yavuz Sultan Selim, also known as Selim I, was the ninth Sultan of the Ottoman Empire, reigning from 1512 to 1520. His reign marked significant military expansions and transformations within
By Dr. Halim Gençoğlu Yasser Arafat, Palestinian leader Nobel Peace Prize winner, president of the Palestine Liberation Organization with Libyan leader Muammar Gaddafi The widespread and multifaceted support for Nelson
French colonialism had profound and multifaceted impacts on African people across a vast geographical expanse, from Senegal to Madagascar, and from Algeria to Congo. French colonialism often prioritized economic gain
South Africa is gearing up for its upcoming general elections scheduled for May 29, 2024, where voters will choose representatives for the National Assembly and provincial legislatures across the country.
In French democracy, you may say the Algerian Genocide is non-existent, but you may not say that Israel is killing Palestinians. Much like the Armenian issue, France has enacted and
