Could this be the World's Newest Country? People of the East African Community

[@earlymanproductions8863]

I'm a citizen of Kenya and I am looking forward to the establishment of the East African Federation, hopefully in my lifetime.

[@GreaterThanGodLike]

The Silver Spade lower birth rates comes when nations are at their peak of development, this has been true for the majority of developed nations (example Japan)

[@sebastian5671]

No high birth rates in Africa come from general undevelopment. If this is their peak of development I see no hope for them. Your example japan is because of the war. A lot of Japanese people died in the war leaving space for new Japanese. Families started again, modernized food methods came aswell meaning they could grow their population substantially. The largest reason is no birth control and their low development leading to families having more children as a sort of ‘pension’ system.

[@jamoni2410]

The Silver Spade what are you talking about ?

[@AnalystTosh]

I don’t think Magufuli’s TZ would want a EA Federation

[@earlymanproductions8863]

Moha Amip we don't need em.

[@et3747]

You're the only KZbinr with content like this, it's astonishing.

[@Masaman]

I used to think I was a freak for being interested in people groups from around the planet. Glad that other people share my interests!

[@frankeinstein719]

You're going to get huge soon. Maybe even exceeding a million subs in 2 or 3 years.

[@xXxSkyViperxXx]

i always wondered why no one covered such topics. had to always just read em up on wikipedia because no one posted things like these.

[@wasifjalal6965]

similar interest, guess my country

[@wasifjalal6965]

i would recommend Caspian Report.

[@falcon3130]

Being a Tanzanian im very patriotic to my country but i cannot wait for this new country, viva la EAF

[@umojaafrika2447]

Tanzania, Rwanda, Kenya, Sudan Kusini, Burundi na Uganda ! Umoja wetu ni nguzo yetu ! Kiswahili chetu ni umoja wetu !

[@kennedymungai1]

Kaaa Bomb!!!!!

[@jamaafulani5712]

*Dude, I'm late but I hope you see this comment*. Hi! Tanzanian here. Deeply interested in geopolitics (among many other things). Thank you for this video. Thank you thank you thank you! Let me comment on some stuff. Alright, It's a very well-made video and what you've presented here is mostly factual. Good job on the research. I want to add some stuff, from a pro-EAC perspective. The EAC is basically fastly becoming a country at this point. We have a flag, a constitution, a parliament (which is quite active btw), an official capital city (Arusha), a Common Market (since 2010), a Customs Union and a somewhat cooperative Political Federation (a General Secretary office exists already, since 2006). A Monetary Union is on track but kinda being slowed down esp. by Kenya because their currency is stronger than the rest of the block. But generally things seem to be going smoothly except, in my opinion, the ascension of South Sudan to the Treaty in 2016. In my honest opinion, South Sudan still has a lot to sort out but hey maybe them being in the EAC along with the rest of us will help them. I hope it does. East Africa is an AMAZING place. Peaceful, respectful people, full of culture, life and diversity. Major people groups in East Africa are Bantu and Nilotic with substantial numbers of Cushites as well. Lots of people with Indian, Arab and Far East ancestry too esp. in east East Africa. Also more than a few expats too (PeaceCorps, volunteers, social workers, businessmen, intermarriages et cetera) I wish I could write a lot more on this because the political history which got us where we are is multilayered and interesting asf but it's 3.30am here where I am and I need to be up early tomorrow. Oh, fun fact: The official name for this union so far is 'Jumuiya ya Afrika Mashariki' which translates to East Africa Community. Swahili is the most widely spoken African language in Africa and therefore the world. In Africa it's the 4th most spoken behind French, Arabic and English but these aren't African. Also, another fun fact: the units of currency in East Africa, the 'shillings', derive their names from the 'schilling', the old Austrian-German monetary unit. This was because most of what is now East Africa was colonized by the Germans before WW1. Some traces of the German influence can still be seen today in the Swahili language or in the old architecture along the coastal cities of Tanzania. Thanks bro.I enjoyed the video on Kurdistan as well. Very interesting. Keep it up. Been kinda busy lately but anyone feel free to hit me up on hangouts if you need any more info (or just to make friends). Karibu :)

[@theturkanabus3610]

You are right. As East Africans, we have quite a lot in common and even learn about the histories of the rest of East Africa as if it were our own. I am Kenyan and in school we learnt about the Tanzanian & Ugandan Independence struggles just as intimately as our own from the Maji Maji rebellion to the emergence of African political parties, formation of TANU to CCM etc and like wise about the Kingdoms in Uganda and its post colonial coups. However these things existed at independence (the customs union, currency, postal union, single airline and single ports and railways body) and the region (Ke, Tz, Ug) operated largely as a single country.They still they failed to form a united country. Me thinks that this new attempt will fail because the structure is much the same as the old one, that is: power is concentrated in the presidential summit. The EAC needs the approval of the presidents even to just roll out a common international passport. This structure plagued us with the governors council during the colonial period and during the post colonial period and will continue to be a challenge as no president or government would willingly dissolve its power to participate in a structure. This structure leaves us vulnerable to the whims and squabbles between the leaders (eg Nyerere vs Kenyatta, Kenyatta + Nyerere + Obote vs Amin) My solution to this problem which we will eventually face again is to adopt the Swiss model which is basically the presidential council institutionalised but instead of presidents being the ultimate authority in their regions, they would have different dockets (maybe groups of ministries?)that cover the whole country.And so East Africa as a country is governed by a ruling council rather than a single president I am Pro East Africa, having Kilimanjaro and Ruwenzori in my country would be nice 😂😂😂

[@jamaafulani5712]

Haha, yeah. Thanks for covering this. One of the major hurdles of this dream actually. You are so right. Currently power IS concentrated at the top and sadly I doubt there will be any change to the current power structures in East Africa- power structures which are already archaic.

[@jamaafulani5712]

...and you are rightfully an idiot

[@SonWsp]

jamaafulani Hey bro, I was considering hitting you up on hangouts, but uh, I realize this comment was made four months ago and I can't find you. Do you still use it, anf if yes, can you help me out?

[@de132]

First, I would like to thank you for this excellent comment I would say to your point that regarding the EAC fastly becoming a nation is that those positions do not necessarily make those things a country. If it were, Kosovo and Somaliland would be recognized countries around the world since both have flags, constitutions, parliaments, a capital city, a common market, a customs union and a "somewhat" cooperative Political Federation. What really matters is international recognition for any prospective nation. Sidenote: Kosovo is recognised by 113 UN members and 4 non-UN members: Taiwan, the Sovereign Military Order of Malta (the most odd "country" on the planet as they have no land), the Cook Islands, and Niue

[@alsyrriad]

It warms my heart seeing Africa getting better and better. :)

[@UltimaSigmarAlonso]

You know what problem There will be if all country’s are stable and good overpopulationnnn

[@popalupa4844]

The Silver Spade Why are you such a terrible human being?

[@popalupa4844]

The Silver Spade No, I have no problem with you saying they need to have fewer children and become more economically developed. It’s the Jew part I have a problem with.

[@popalupa4844]

The Silver Spade See, the funny thing about that is that none of what you just said is true. I mean, sure, Jews do hold a surprising amount of influence over society for their numbers, but I don’t think you can say they do it exclusively for their own gain, and you definitely can’t say every war fought by the West was for the Jews.

[@popalupa4844]

Also, sorry for turning your innocuous tweet into a battleground of Jews.

[@mahmoudhassan6471]

I’m from Somalia and Am really proud of these countries ❤️❤️❤️ wish Our continent become the best 🙏🏾❤️

[@elvisejo5885]

But Somalians and Ethiopians don't consider themselves Africans so why do you consider their EAF membership? Maybe we don't need them

[@Homemovies1989]

I wish them all the luck in the world. A stable, wealthy Africa is good for the world.

[@superloleo7160]

@Adrien Yb what angered you a year ago?

[@curlynana6863]

@@superloleo7160 Powerful Africa means poor Europeans. They live of Africa and it's resources.

[@yikana7535]

How to pronounce Burundi: Boo-roon-dee

[@michaelqpew3081]

"China supports our African friends in East Africa! Please don't come to China though!" -average Chines person today

[@goldenfoxa1810]

Michael Q Pew I mean they've got a point China is crowded AF

[@kaiserkitsune9393]

Yes it probably wouldnt be a good idea to let more people in

[@greas1233]

Genghis khan China isn't building africa, most projects that china has done in africa are all to make the countries in wich they are built in to be indebted to china so that they can extract natural resources from said countries cheaply and with no regard for the environment (wich most africans countries don't care about mind you, but still for a almost developed nation it isn't such a good thing), and if that weren't bad enough most of the projetcs built are done so by chinese workers instead of hiring the native africans wich won't help improve the income of families in the region where the project was started and can even destroy the small amout of it by doing it in regions that are needed for agriculture and to top it all off chinese engineering isn't the most reliable has some constructions in china have fallen beacuse of safety regulations being ingnored.

Chinese men, come to Africa and invest. Africa has beautiful young women and it is not crowded yet. So it is your turn to conquor Africa. We don't like Western colonialists. But Chinese are welcome.

[@albertalu4583]

sounds like america

[@calebr7199]

Why does any video about Africa attract so many racist trolls?

[@QuaWatkins]

Orange Boy videos about any race, they still come to troll and talk about blacks

[@jaymore3201]

+Qua Watkins blacks ask for it, they talk to much fantasy bullshit

[@ernisato]

Jay More Yeah fuck fantasy bullshit, nothing like the real bullshit, ya know? The true bullshit.

[@gong1616]

Orange Boy There are some for sure, but there are far more trolls that impersonate them.

[@jamir1629]

Orange Boy welcome to the Internet

[@tdog652041]

They merged to form a super nation called Wakanda.

[@ducky1816]

If the East African Federation does happen there is a very high chance the country could become a regional and possibly a global super power, the theoretical country would have extremely high genetic diversity, high population, large amount of resources, stable social and political system, high economic growth, with a fast population growth that could allow it to reach a population of near one billion by the end of this century, these characteristics if developed in the correct way could allow a country similar to the concept of Wakanda to exist in the future, from my experience of the recent advancement of Kenya and Tanzania, this idea is something which is mostly definitely possible.

[@MellohiHellohi]

no

[@maldonadoaxel5]

ducky 181 A country like Wakanda can never exist. Their economy couldn't have existed even with their vibrainium. First they need to open up their country(Ex. Japan was isolated but when they open their selves up and worked with other countries their economy boomed), actually start selling vibrainium to make money(how are going to be so advanced when they don't profit from thee most valuable resource on their planet), not depend on single resource(Ex. Venezuela economy depended on oil so much their economy tanked once the price of oil went down by a little. They need a diverse economy like the U.S. where they depended on many things like entartainment, manufacturing, tourism, tech, restaurants, clothing, and so on), and have a different government( A government like there's wouldn't work at all. You can't have a single person control all the countries resources. In the movie you can see why. Wakanda isn't lucky they have vibrainium. They're lucky they had so many good kings in a row.)

[@whoreofdragonstone1031]

Heimdall all seeing West Africa’s Ghana and Nigeria are building up and now East Africa’s Etruria and Ethiopia. Huh never thought I’d see the day. This is a blessing

[@qjtvaddict]

Heimdall all seeing they will succeed where the soviets failed

[@timewilltell9654]

First Africa needs to stop racism against other tribes. It would be for the greater good to work together

[@subscriberephemere2328]

@Mwaniki Mwaniki I think she meant among tribes , within the african continent

[@SM-xb7xw]

You mean ethnicities instead of tribes right

[@anthony-jt2mv]

I think there's a word for it. TRIBALISM?

[@marasightings6735]

Yea especially from the horn africans..they hate other african..

[@ellegmye]

@@marasightings6735 Horn Africans hate EACH OTHER lmao. I would know I'm ethiopian and eritrean 😂 right now Oromos are killing other ethiopian ethnic groups in the Oromo region. South Sudanese people are killing the Anuaks of Ethiopia etc etc. We have PROBLEMS

[@KuroiHato69]

You have really been on a roll Mason!!! Really like this vid and I agree that it would be fascinating to see a union like this take place in Africa. I think that if a country like this is established more may follow in that region. But there has to be one that sets the format and breaks ground for it. Great video!

[@Masaman]

KuroiHato69 Thanks! I am very pleased with the progress so far!

[@adxtti3321]

The federation would work or fall apart. As a kenyan your ethicity is the thing that makes you rich or poor, it's very hard to become rich because of ethnic barriers and your background. Also the union would work better without South Sudan to be honest because of the Instability. Thank you for making this fantastic video.

[@Masaman]

Interesting. I've never stepped foot in Africa, but my grandpa visited Kenya in the 90's and from what he's told me, the situation has drastically improved. I'm excited to see where they go in the future!

[@adxtti3321]

Masaman You are right India 70 years ago was divided but today it's has a booming economy. So yes it is possible that if the federation could stand the test of time for a few years, it will be more unified and stronger.

[@RMAGGR]

Masaman, I can't believe you read the comments on here? The comment sections on your videos are some of the most toxic I've seen--which, to be fair, is to be expected with your subject matter. I can't imagine anything more disheartening. For the sake of your motivation to keep making videos, and for the sake of your sanity, keep out of the comments section!

[@adxtti3321]

RMAGGR how come

[@NegSteLucie]

RMAGGR Are you sure he disapproves?

[@jimzawacki3041]

I'm sure they would have a fantastic Olympic team.

[@earlymanproductions8863]

Jim Zawacki yeah we'd dominate the races n shiet.

[@tillenchacha1863]

Kenya already does

[@azizabdiwali3364]

And basketball

[@mwanikimwaniki6801]

@@azizabdiwali3364 most sports tbh

[@jaredgetembe3065]

Don't forget rugby

[@nannaleifa]

Maybe make a video about people in Central Asia soon? They are quite unique with possible relations to European, East Asians, and Turkic people.

[@cv4809]

Nanna Leifa He did made a video about them

[@Masaman]

Video's a bit old (relatively speaking) kzbin.info/www/bejne/l5vRo32pi5KZfbc

[@NegSteLucie]

Nanna Leifa Central Asians are related to all humans.

[@a.m.g.7632]

5:23 - Kigali is an amazingly beautiful city that sits on some of the “thousand hills” of Rwanda, in its landlocked center. The picture that refers to Kigali in your video is certainly NOT Kigali.

[@davidkwizera9457]

Right I was like there are almost no water bodies in rwanda. lol

[@jenn8000]

I grew up in the 70s, and I can tell you no one thought the USSR was going to collapse as quickly as it did. It was a pleasant surprise to all of us.

[@missfilipinas2.073]

Jenn I grew up in the 90''s and i was amazed how Yugoslavia broke into pieces until 2008 with Kosovo.

[@dajjukunrama5695]

Watch out, there's a triggered commie here somewhere kek

[@mikeroch8550]

Женя didnt millions suffer even before the collapse?

[@thedotgamer9592]

Женя because it was an oppressing dictatorship

[@MrRoboman333]

yugoslavia should've remained together and just transitioned into capitalism peacefully. the ethnic bullshit that went on in the 90s was retarded

[@fighterck6241]

This was the first mainstream channel that talked about this and brought it to my attention years ago. Now that it's further along and becoming more widely known it's a credit to this channel at how far ahead of this story they were.

[@dragoncatsage3049]

I really hope this works the idea of a non-Balkanized economically independent African republic will bring about better times for Africa not to mention political enthusiasts will have a much easier and positive time learning about the continent which might even bring about an international respect of African nations.

[@josephmutuku7678]

As an E.African youth, i''m a big proponent of the merging of EAC to a federation, but the situation is really complex and while dreamed up by a past generation of visionaries I think will need the next generation for implementation. The entire political class currently is more pro-sovereignity. And understandably so...one could argue that we are only settling in the boundaries given to us by the brits. However i hope at least before i die. We can see the introduction of a common currency. Economically the potential is huge and that can be seen by the trade deals going on between the member states. Globalissation is the goal though. I end up learning about some EAC stuff from a guy in Texa. cheers

[@IandiBoats]

Your videos are very well constructed. You should work to have educators use them as a resource. Keep up the excellent work. :-)

[@cleftlannights2881]

As always Mason your videos are amazing and cover amazing topics that I'm always interested in thank you

[@rudolphsimmonds1382]

I would love to see this happen! It would be wonderful to see African countries get their act together and become first world super power countries.

[@ZigYen]

This is awesome! Please do one on the Southern African Development Community!

[@mugishaprimerogers3838]

Hope am the one first to write this. "UNITED STATES OF EAST AFRICA " I LOVE MY ROOTS " USE " JAMUHURIA YA AFRIKA MASHARIKI ... tuko pamoja ... from KAMPALA

[@omegarealmsbans1914]

Fascinating video. Can you make your next one about the history Chinese in Africa? Or how about the people of Hawaii? Another one that you haven't covered are the Australian aborigines.

[@Masaman]

Omega Realms Bans I was literally planning on making a video about the Chinese in Africa after my next one on Kurdistan XD the whole Chinese sailors making it to Kenya in 1500 really fascinated me.

[@RoccosVideos]

It's cool when countries can come together like this. For the last 100 years or so countries have mostly been splitting apart. It would be very cool if they could become one country.

[@mdjcsmith]

If they fielded combined sports teams, then we may have a new test cricket nation in the mid-term future. I think cricket and rugby would be unique unifiers for this new nation, especially considering the quality of cricket and sevens in Uganda and especially Kenya. I wonder if Malawi would look to join this nation too?

[@theturkanabus3610]

it's more likely Comoros would before Malawi

[@zakaryloreto6526]

mdjcsmith Sports Superpower

[@rudboy8459]

We will also dominate in Athletics.

[@ohbaby4life]

Channel blew up Masaman👌

[@Masaman]

Indeed! Thanks for supporting!

Thank you, I am Eastan African and I appreciate your descriptions about this region. Yeap, only Tanzania and Burundi are lagging behind but soon we will be unite as a political federation. Thx, I am happy to having been following you!

[@lordblazer]

Wanna start a tech startup. Nairobi and Kigali. You're welcome

[@eliasfrahat7074]

Do a video about levant and Mesopotamia diverse people

[@Masaman]

I plan on doing an Arabian peninsula and Levant video soon!

[@eliasfrahat7074]

Masaman thanks

[@-SUM1-]

Masaman Make sure you cite your sources in the description.

[@patrickbateman2400]

SUM1 He should do that in every video

[@Masaman]

Patrick Bateman You're right. I'll work on doing that from now on so people can read further.

[@andrews3545]

Good for them. I wish them well. I hope they can overcome any corruption in the process of creation of this new country

[@BahatiKamwela]

Great video. Greetings from Tanzania. The biggest member of EAC.

[@SkyGirl2046]

I hope that they can do this It could be good for the people And then may be a a greater union in Africa May be this could work This going to be in 2o20's to 2o30 Africans should work together

[@ElOchentero]

I find this process amazing. To think in a whole new country is suprising, like witness history happening. I've read several post of people and it does seem that most citizens are happy with the idea, because it will help reduce the ethnic tensions (as tribes that are now separate will be join again), spark the economy and would make the new country a regional power. I myself would love to see this same process in my region but is very unlikely.

[@taikuntengoku9510]

Proud of you Mason Even though some of your pronunciation is a bit off your doing well #fromKenya

[@jorgevivarnavas8216]

Love your vids mate, im learning a lot with them, keep on the great work :)

[@thedanlgor3287]

I am from Kenya, we do not want to spread corruption to other countries. let us stay with our corrupt leaders within our Kenyan boundaries

[@anonymousnameless1835]

Heri Kagame Angekuwa President wa Kenya. I like that man!

[@jamoni2410]

you are one ignorant person , show me one country that is not corrupt

[@nancymuseve1377]

All African country are Corrupt

[@marginelouis6674]

@@nancymuseve1377 Namibia Botswana and Rwanda are fine

[@antonderitu1877]

No one is perfect. Corruption is not a unique kenyan problem

[@gbonifant]

Great work, please keep making content, you are very thorough and the info you cover in your videos is very interesting

[@uncleelias]

Masaman you really need to do searches on "how to pronounce..." before you make these videos. Other than that. Good work.

[@johnalexander651]

I really think you should start to block some people from being able to comment. There's a lot of hate in your comments and it's sad that they are affecting your comments.

[@FOFOJUIN2004]

Burundi is pronounced like this: boo-roo-ndi with an E sound in the last syllable.

[@solosunbeam]

You need to create a format (I have some ideas) that you can repeat for more potential new nations - both those created through secession and through federation/union. I look forward to watching them.

[@Sheeperd1115]

UAN Union of African Nations? That's the first time I've heard African nations wanting to peacefully unite.

[@jamesakili5009]

You should also have talked about the creativity and the precolonial history of East Africa and its magnificent architecture such as the ancient Swahili city in Tanzania. Prior to Germo-Anglo-Belgo-French invasions. The innovative spirit of East Africans especially in mobile apps such as Mpesa, Mshwari...now being used globally, an app that does not require a smart phone to do money transfer, the Traffic robot in the Congo DR ..the impressive economic growth despite the global economic downtown and the rise in middle class. Lastly the famous Safari in tourism without forgetting that these East African countries posses the most beautiful women in the world. Thanks Mr Mason for your great work.

[@MohamedMansour-qi7vk]

As always thanks for educating folks massman

[@Brian-ul2mw]

Kenya could seamlessly merge with Tanzania, we share so much already.

[@Brian-ul2mw]

@ismail adam if they wanted to join Somalia today, it would be very easy. Very few Kenyans will oppose that.

[@Brian-ul2mw]

@ismail adam That was a different time, North Eastern is not very important to Kenya. Most people would not care.

[@derricknyakiba]

@ismail adam I think it's currently very much a part of Kenya, regardless of any historical questions. I don't think it'd be possible for it to move to Somalia. I highly doubt even a vote in the region would support being cutoff from Kenya. Regardless, i think a better tact would be for Somalia to join the federation once its formed. i don't see why we can't all live together

[@nairobinyeusi5811]

@@derricknyakiba Somalia is an Arabic state. It can never join the EAC. In fact the sooner kenya, Tanzania, Uganda, Burundi & Rwanda merge the better. These are the only states that can create a unified Country and prosper. The rest are completely useless frankly speaking.

[@jakubkuberski448]

Hey man, nice NCR t-shirt! I guess you played Fallout: New Vegas. Also, one way of lowering unrest if they were to unify could be by making each country that would form the EAC autonomous.

[@fardowsaali8679]

I'm from Somalia we are not ready one country others but we are ready good brothers help each other not more then that because we are 100% Muslim one language one culture we are not ready other culture or language

[@eddyrandu3127]

Fardowsa Ali you know nothing about your country. Islamic is just a foreign religion away from your African culture. The Muslim population in Kenya is twice Somali population. Kenyans, Somalia, Eithiopia, Eritrea share culture. But because you are blind just keep quiet

[@einaskbadri2262]

Fardowsa Ali It’s your right. But, this game has already started the division by Britain, Israel and the USA. This video is probably funded by them to introduce the idea. But, I could be wrong.

[@bhaskarannanda5947]

@Shelley Jane but if they incorporate well you can compete on a global level within the one decade of formation of the new country although it will be tough to inaccomodate Ethiopia and Somalia,look India if you think it's impossible.

[@bhaskarannanda5947]

@Shelley Jane although yes the current east Africa will be more stable as some people are blinded(radicalised) by the faith in islam and do terrorism and Somalia is one of them.

[@eddyrandu3127]

@Shelley Jane Kenyan culture is diverse my dear. I know you see only your community. If you can see how many tribes we have, then you will know we share

[@lockesnode1477]

Fascinating, I have a feeling that such a country could become a major economic power. Could you do a video about what a more religiously/ethnically/culturally accurate partitioning of Africa would look like?

[@ashelynnnicole3716]

The borders of the EAC were so much more beautiful before South Sudan joined as an ugly protrusion.... In all seriousness, a union seems like a pretty good idea.

[@malluk7064]

More land resources and manpower would far make up for the ugly borders.

[@neuroticcaffeinated9486]

Your Blue Yeti microphone is a side-address microphone, not an end-address mic. You should tilt it upright and speak a little closer.

[@eliasfrahat7074]

Inb4 "we wuz ____ and shieet" comments come

[@Solaxe]

+Khat Dealer This meme is dead, just like this cringy pepe shit you use

[@mattias5521]

it's true, old memes LUL

[@nikolavideomaker]

Legalize Rape yes so yoy should respect him for actually trying to protect his identity even if its with net memes

[@OnlyMyPOV]

Legalize Rape Outbreeded is not a fucking word you idiot.

[@LibraFiles]

AYO HOL UP

[@lerryperry]

This is very inspiring. Even if those nations retained their independence but become a single trading block, it would be a significant economic boost for all of them. Thank you for thos video

[@LakshaDeirwa]

Near future ~ Somalia 🇸🇴 Ethiopia 🇪🇹 Djibouti 🇩🇯 Eritrea 🇪🇷 = The Horn peninsula

[@ptegegn1]

Horners Homeland that would be great for an ethiopian person(like me) because ethiopia would have the majority of the population and the rest would not have enaugh votes to go against ethiopia in a federal system. Which will lead to another fucking civil war in the horn of Africa.

[@Drkhadarabdi1]

Yac yac ar naga aamus caranyoow uff

[@turtlepond104]

that went very well for Eritrea

[@fredrechid3754]

that'll never happen, only countries that'll form together are somalia and djibouti considering they were one before the separation, somalia will join with ethiopia when hell freezes

[@Drkhadarabdi1]

Fred Rechid I like your wisdom son and guess what when Djibouti 🇩🇯 and Somali land unite the rest of Somalia will follow considering Ogaden and NFD

[@drakez3287]

Wow your amount of subs really blew up recently.

[@scoutofthe107th]

lake victoria is infrastructure given by nature, expect that area to become rich if this happens.

[@FairyCRat]

I like how the countries of the EAC put together used to have a nice and clean-looking outline, but that all changed when South Sudan came along. If it became a country, it would have 1 of the weirdest panhandles ever.

[@lelandgrover5328]

Swahili was written in the Arabic script but thanks to British influence its now written in the Latin script.

[@nairobinyeusi5811]

It's a Bantu language originally known as Kingozi

[@HarJBeRw]

Don't know what the photo you used for Kigali is at 5:23, but it sure as hell isn't Kigali x) Also, the 'i' at the end of 'Burundi' is pronounced like a short english "ee"

[@patrickbateman2400]

So Yugoslavia 2.0 ?

[@darthguilder1923]

Yugoafrica?

[@crackcobain9845]

East-Yugoafrica

[@KlayAli-]

Imagine when it all goes downhill and it splits up. ;0

[@kostam.1113]

Shitstorm of epic proportions.

[@gong1616]

Turin Turambar You are talking about Yugoslavia, like it's dark place where some cavemen live.

[@nakenmil]

I really like your use of the term "people group". It's a very nice catch-all term that encompasses ethnic, linguistic, religious and racial divisions without getting too technical.

[@hebrewthought9976]

The misleading thing about the Sudanese ppl that I met is many of them from north Sudan look indiscriminate from the people from South Sudan. Some of the north Sudanese ppl look like they have Arab or cushtic admixture but I have also met ppl from South Sudan that also look like they have the same mixture. The women are beautiful.

[@rzashida]

You always do great videos and have great ideas👌🏿 #learningalot

[@guletgulet3389]

Somalia,Ethiopia,Djibouti, and Eritrea will join together " the Horner's"

[@jeb7131]

I highly doubt the eaf would take in a war torn country like eritrea or Somalia

[@guletgulet3389]

@@jeb7131 why would somalis want to join with eaf?

[@Kingsspeaks]

+Masaman great job putting all of this together.

[@thatinternetkid9455]

Yay East Africa, i wish i was full African

[@thatinternetkid9455]

Can't wait for a video about West Africa

[@user-qs2le2cs2r]

All.our first ancestors are Africans. You are full African 😉

[@ChapBloke]

This is honestly fascinating, thanks for this.

[@TamimLB]

I hope South Africa, Mozambique, DR Congo all get to join. Would be very great to have such a powerful country.

[@r3ggi3000]

Great video. Very informative.

[@maxmustermann4149]

Since they invited South Sudan to join, it won't happen to form a new country. Was a very dumb move.

[@hanonyohannes3565]

WOW he is so genius with all of his presentations.so detailed and almost 100% accurate.Keep on coming

[@princehavoc9158]

cringed everytime he said Burundi

[@elle19ism]

prince havoc me too, but it's understandable. Burundi is rarely talked about in any type of media

[@princehavoc9158]

more of the reason to do further research and pronounce it right for Burundians and viewers sake who may have not known anything about the country let alone pronouncing its name.

[@elle19ism]

prince havoc that's true, I agree

[@Prettywins]

When he said burandai I was like what is that ?😂😂😂😂then it clicked in a second

[@HoshizakiYoshimasa]

Why? Who cares? Country shouldn't exist anyway

[@luisahteish]

Thank you for your diligence and sensitivity.

[@globalcitizen7200]

this man is in love with the Nilotics...good for him, me too

[@robertm.336]

Kenyan here. For me, the prospect of a unified East African confederacy is both exciting and terrifying in equal measure. Exciting because it brings together a region with so much in common under one banner and has the potential as you said to create this incredible nation in terms of size, resources, etc. Terrifying however because given the current state that all six countries are in, it'd take a herculean effort to keep those nations together. It is hard enough keeping each individual nation (with diverse ethnic groups, value systems etc) from splintering; imagine how much more difficult it would be to do this with 100+ mini "nations" (which in essence is what these tribal/ethnic groupings are). All things considered, I am not as bullish about the prospects of an EAC at least not in the near-term: relations between the sister nations are a bit fraught, particularly between Kenya and Tanzania. It also doesn't help that we are all at slightly different stages of our development, which could put a strain on things as some nations would feel as though they are carrying others. I also think that even though you could mitigate the aforementioned, in my view, there would still need to be a really compelling "organizing idea" to not only bring these nation together, but also keep them together, through both the good times and challenging ones as well. Such an idea could either be borne out of a mutually shared opportunity (e.g. incredible economic growth etc) or threat (a large enough external power threatening all their sovereignty). Still, I hope our leaders would indeed have the courage and foresight to make this a reality. I'd certainly be for it if it were to happen in our lifetime.

[@poetryaddict1]

Somalia does not need to join. We want our land back from Kenya and Ethiopia.

[@bilejama7481]

Talk for your self ninyo... Together we are strong, divide we are weak (new african superpower) Maybe er must join foreses but fuck it'

[@kamaujohn6303]

What land?Have you ever considered that the somalis in Kenya are okay where they are?

[@kamaujohn6303]

@أَحْمَدَ True somalis take up a large area but their land is dry and can't support a large population.

[@zakyahmed1089]

@@kamaujohn6303 i couldn't disagree anymore! It goes without saying somalia were once of the leading countries in food export in Africa to the rest of the world once upon a time..

[@kamaujohn6303]

I am Kenyan and am talking from experience the Northern part of Kenya mostly occupied by Nomadic communities like Somalis and Turkanas is dry and the agricultural activities that might be done would likely cost alot of money which my country likely lacks.In the case of Somalia alot of the agricultural activity is takes place along the rivers in Somalia like River Jubba plus most of the products were from herding cattles. Lastly agriculture is not very profitable and Somalia would be better off in the long term if it focused on tourism.

[@jondyason336]

thanks for the great videos man!

[@tamu7243]

I don't like the way you pronounce Burundi.

[@Kanemarkss]

Tamu Audwodia me neither and I'm from there but he tried atleast

[@PaulOConnellthePOW]

Tamu Audwodia it's been bothering me too

[@jameshudson169]

It over it!

[@zackamor8043]

Get over it.

[@ArgKaiser]

No one: Literally no one: Not a soul: Masaman: *boo-ruhn-dai*

[@SeFilmeJeremy]

Little correction, the ending i in burundi is pronounced burundee, love the video keep up the good work

[@bills1967]

As a Somali I don't think Somalia should join. I want Ethiopia and Kenya to give back lands the belong to ethnic Somalis.

[@PaulOConnellthePOW]

mr.amazing 18 yes he did

[@emmanuelgathara696]

Bill ß As Kenyan, I think that we should conjure a plan and break Somalia even further into Somaliland and Somali, there are Kenyans already in Somaliland, a peaceful and lovely place it is

[@sakurakou2009]

somalians should stable their own country first before asking for their lost land to be returned , the way I see it kenya seem more stable as country then somalia

[@sakurakou2009]

@the Nzone , if somalians let you manage their countries I am sure kenyans would sell it to the asians like you just did to your own , giving asians/indians the label of tribe and allowing them the right to vote and land owining , kenyans have as much corruption as other african countries , somalians are now every where in world and they have many educated youth , I actually can see bright future for them if those guys decided to go back and build their country and stoping the war their , unfortunately all the sides benifiting from them being in war would not allow it to happen easily .. in end I think every country specially in africa mind their own business and not create trouble around them , specially when your own country is not even perfect , go save your country/kenya first from indians and chinese economic invasion .

[@CollinsSakwa254]

But the land is inhabited by Somalis of Kenyan nationality, just like any other Kenyan ethnicities combined to make Kenya, and oooh the Somalis are doing well just as any other Kenyan

[@elpascalmods7384]

Where'd you get that NCR shirt? It's really awesome!

[@eliasfrahat7074]

Do a video about the turkic division between asians and Caucasians

[@fredrickmigwe1101]

am from east Africa from Kenya but some countries fear influence of Kenya thus making slow progress in formation of east African community but it would be very beneficial if east African community would be effective from economic reasons since we have a lot in common

[@Frahamen]

Your pronunciation of Burundi and Bujumbura are pretty awful.

[@whatsupsweden]

Frahamen And 'Oh-Man' 🤣

[@Kambamwene1]

Interesting and very informative. However, the pic you used for Kigali is actually Dar es Salaam. One of the greatest obstacles to Federation is the land issue. Laws governing ownership and management are very different. Tanzania has vast lands and suffers very little land pressure unlike her neighbours.

[@theturkanabus3610]

while I do agree that the question of land must be tackled before or very soon after the country is formed, I think it is inflated. How many people would be willing to uproot their lives and go looking for land in a far off place even if it is cheaper? How many people would be able to afford this land even if it is cheaper than the one they left? I don't think many would move or even be able to afford to buy land in Tz assuming it is cheaper. The speculators are the ones Tanzanians need to fear, large inflows of people from Kenya or Uganda are unlikely. That is this thing actually happens which I doubt it shall.

[@christopherellis2663]

Burundi, not 'Barandai'. Deutsches Öst Afrika and friends? Why can't you 'educated Americans ' learn something as simple vowels? Uganda, formerly Nyasaland (Ñasa)

[@zhcultivator]

Cool video :)

[@zainabsalah5145]

It would be incredible to see this come to fruition. Its about time us africans fight back colonial borders. Lol sudan should probs just chill and not try tho ahhaha. And as a Somali Id much rather my government (lol if you can call it that tbh) would not join but rather be a close ally.

[@RanochVTX]

Hey man your content is great and you're a tremendously smart person however the biggest flaw in your channel is the volume. Very bad sound :/

[@daanyaalsamsodien6381]

can you do South Africa next?

[@elijahthomas7855]

Thanks for sharing this is very informing

[@raiseup1453]

Burundi is pronounced "BOOROONDEE" not "boorandie"

[@burundishallsmile1day109]

Thank you :remind them Kirundi is not English nor is French.

[@x-sag3272]

😂😂 I cringed so hard when he keept saying burundie

[@ignemuton5500]

it is a very interesting subject, it seems as though they always push the date of unification further away due to problems. the one problem i see is a similar problem to what happened in Yugoslavia, one nation will be the most strongest, which in this case will probably be Tanzania, many times Tanzania expressed it's worry about "carrying" possibly Uganda and/Kenya.

[@adxtti3321]

Notumengi Kenya's GDP and economy is growing and currently it's bigger than Tanzania. Uganda may be a little bit behind but it's catching up.

[@larrywambua8208]

Notumengi I think you mean Kenya, not Tanzania. The economy in Kenya is the biggest and most advanced in East and Central Africa.

[@-gemberkoekje-5547]

Make africa great again

[@Euthenon]

Again?

[@-gemberkoekje-5547]

@@Euthenon pre-European contact

[@IT-qb7dw]

M.A.G.A

[@Euthenon]

-Gemberkoekje- sureee, because it was so great.

[@-gemberkoekje-5547]

@@Euthenon yes!

[@kshis13]

Unity is strength!

[@phillligawa4790]

The Luo people will become the largest ethnic group in the EAC considering they are in Uganda,Tanzania and Kenya.

[@phillligawa4790]

Diamond Hassan but Somalia is not part of the EAC.

[@selendriamuganogo7077]

Phill Ligawa I have so much respect for the luo people... When I learned that the women are second behind Eve, that blew my mind... They've been around for 200,000 years... That's amazing

[@selendriamuganogo7077]

Steve jobz the fcuk does skin color have to do with what I said? Obviously eve was a black woman... I'm talking about an ancient race of people... The luo tribe... They are an ancient race... Wtf was retarted about what I said? Mitochondrial eves haplogroup is L the women in the luo tribes haplogroup is LO... They are direct descendents of eve... Like I said I have so much respect for them because of how long they've been around... Just like the khoisan

[@machoyote3991]

Phill Ligawa you start your tribalism ,I'm sure u r from kenya