EPISODE · Jul 12, 2026 · 4 MIN
The Berlin Conference and the Sultan of Zanzibar's Lost Empire
from The Berlin Conference: How Africa Was Partitioned — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the fate of the Sultanate of Zanzibar during the Berlin Conference era. They discuss how Sultan Barghash bin Said navigated European pressure, the Heligoland-Zanzibar Treaty that ceded Zanzibar's mainland possessions to Germany and Britain, and the dramatic British ultimatum of 1890 that forced the sultan to accept a protectorate. The conversation also touches on the sultan's attempts at modernization, including his 1875 visit to Europe, and the lasting impact on the Swahili Coast. Specific details include the role of Sir John Kirk, the notorious slave trade, and the sultan's poignant palace, Beit al-Ajaib. Listeners will learn how Zanzibar's sovereignty was dismantled piece by piece through treaties and gunboat diplomacy. #Zanzibar #SultanBarghash #BerlinConference #HeligolandZanzibarTreaty #SirJohnKirk #SlaveTrade #SwahiliCoast #BritishUltimatum #BeitAlAjaib #OmaniEmpire #CarrollDawson #AfricaPartition #19thCentury #Imperialism #GunboatDiplomacy #History #FexingoHistory #ColonialAfrica Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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