The Berlin Conference and the Scramble for German East Africa

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore how the Berlin Conference of 1884–1885 triggered the scramble for German East Africa, focusing on the role of Carl Peters, a ruthless colonial adventurer. They discuss the Anglo-German agreement of 1886 that carved up the region, the establishment of German protectorates in Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi, and the Maji Maji Rebellion of 1905–1907, which was a major African uprising against German rule. The episode also covers the impact of the Hehe people under Chief Mkwawa, who resisted German colonization until his death in 1898. Listeners will learn about the complexities of colonial partition, the brutality of German rule, and the resilience of African societies. #BerlinConference #GermanEastAfrica #CarlPeters #MajiMajiRebellion #ChiefMkwawa #Hehe #Tanzania #Rwanda #Burundi #AngloGermanAgreement1886 #ScrambleForAfrica #ColonialHistory #GermanEmpire #EastAfrica #Mkwawa #AfricanResistance #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo