Terms seem to be a taboo subject with former colonial powers, especially the words apology and reparations. Former African colonies face stubborn, prideful recalcitrance from former colonial powers when such subjects are mentioned. As a concrete form of reparations, Italy agreed to pay US$5 billion over 20 years to finance infrastructure, educational and medical projects in Libya. However, these resolutions are largely non-binding and continue to face strong resistance from former colonial powers. Apparently, apologies are rejected because they open a path to legal reparations - and that means financial restitution.