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Professor Nkem Onyekpe, head of the Department of History and Strategic Studies at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, says colonial economic policies didn't just extract Africa's wealth—they scarred its land, poisoned its rivers, and left communities vulnerable to climate disasters.

Professor Nkem Onyekpe, head of the Department of History and Strategic Studies at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, says colonial economic policies didn't just extract Africa's wealth—they scarred its land, poisoned its rivers, and left communities vulnerable to climate disasters.

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Professor Nkem Onyekpe, head of the Department of History and Strategic Studies at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, says colonial economic policies... 29.09.2026, Sputnik Africa

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Professor Nkem Onyekpe, head of the Department of History and Strategic Studies at the University of Lagos, Nigeria, says colonial economic policies didn't just extract Africa's wealth—they scarred its land, poisoned its rivers, and left communities vulnerable to climate disasters. Tune in to #PanAfricanFrequency to hear how the wealth of the Global North was built on stolen land, poisoned rivers, and displaced communities in Africa and the Global South.▶ Tap in and join the conversation:Telegram’s built-in playerOur websiteApple Podcasts and your favorite streaming platformsYou can also find podcasts on Telegram using the hashtag #SputnikRadioSubscribe to @sputnik_africa Sputnik Africa | X

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