The Berlin Conference and the Congo: A Continent Carved Up

In 1884-85, European powers met in Berlin to divide Africa among themselves, with no African representation. This episode focuses on the Congo Free State, King Leopold II's brutal personal colony, and how the conference's principle of 'effective occupation' triggered the Scramble for Africa. We explore the role of Henry Morton Stanley, the Berlin Conference's General Act, and the lasting borders that still shape African conflicts today. A look at one of the most consequential — and cynical — diplomatic events in modern history. #BerlinConference #ScrambleForAfrica #CongoFreeState #KingLeopoldII #HenryMortonStanley #OttovonBismarck #GeneralActOfBerlin #EffectiveOccupation #Colonialism #Imperialism #19thCentury #Africa #Congo #BelgianColonialism #History #FexingoHistory #WorldHistory #Diplomacy Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo