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🌍 Explore Africa's Colonial Past: Dive into the complex history of Africa's colonization in this eye-opening video. Beginning with the pivotal Berlin Conference of 1884-1885, where European powers carved up Africa without considering African opinions, this video unfolds into five detailed sections, each focusing on major colonial players and the resilient African resistance. Discover Britain's influence, from the coveted Ashanti Kingdom to the scars of the Mau Mau Uprising in Kenya, and explore France's impact on diverse ethnicities, including the tragic events of the Sétif and Guelma massacre in Algeria. Venture into Portugal's seafaring colonial efforts, from the interference with the Kongo Kingdom to the violent conflicts like the Wiriyamu massacre. Delve into Belgium's impactful footprint in the Congo, witnessing the profound changes experienced by ethnic groups and the brutal exploitation under Belgian King Leopold II. Uncover Germany's influence in Namibia and Tanzania, marked by tragic genocides and resilient resistance. In conclusion, understand how the disregard for African societies' contexts during the division of Africa contributed to lasting challenges for newly formed nations. Join us on this exploration of Africa's colonial past, understanding the complex legacies left by European powers. #ColonialHistory #Africa #BerlinConference #Legacy 🌍📜
Colonial Africa
By Amitchell125 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Precolonial Africa
By Jeff Israel (ZyMOS) - Own work, CC BY-SA 3.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...
Map of Africa Pre and Post Colonization
By Somebody500 - Own work, CC BY-SA 4.0, commons.wikimedia.org/w/index...