Everything Everywhere Daily The Scramble for Africa
Aug 19, 2024
In a historical twist, European powers met in Berlin in 1884 to carve up Africa without any African voices. The podcast delves into the colonial ambitions that led to this ambitious land grab, exploring how ancient trade routes influenced European exploration. It highlights the minerals and resources that suddenly drew interest, and how arbitrary borders were drawn, causing lasting ethnic conflicts. The impacts of these decisions are still visible today, shaping the geopolitics and identities across the continent.
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