In a historic agreement, the UK has relinquished sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, while retaining control of Diego Garcia for the next 99 years. This move marks the completion of Mauritius’ decolonization and secures the future of a strategically important US-UK military base.
Public bodies in Wales are facing pressure to remove or conceal any public-facing artworks that perpetuate a Western bias or are deemed offensive. This move comes as part of the Welsh Government’s new guidelines to ‘decolonize’ public spaces and ensure a more inclusive representation of society. The directive affects paintings, plaques, and other forms of artwork, including statues like the one of Thomas Picton, which was removed from Cardiff City Hall in 2021.
