EPISODE · May 23, 2026 · 6 MIN
The Berlin Conference and the Voulet-Chanoine Mission
from The Berlin Conference: How Africa Was Partitioned — Fexingo History · host Fexingo
In Episode 52, Lucas and Luna explore the Voulet-Chanoine Mission, a brutal French military expedition during the Scramble for Africa. They delve into the personalities of Captains Paul Voulet and Julien Chanoine, their violent march through West Africa, and the shocking atrocities committed against local populations. The episode covers the mission's original goal to reach Lake Chad, the defiance of French authorities, and the eventual mutiny by French officers. Listen as they discuss the Congo-Nile Mission, the role of Senegalese tirailleurs, and the cover-up that followed. This episode sheds light on a dark chapter of colonial history that remains little-known. #VouletChanoine #ScrambleForAfrica #FrenchColonialEmpire #PaulVoulet #JulienChanoine #LakeChad #CongoNileMission #WestAfrica #ColonialAtrocities #Senegal #Tirailleurs #Mutiny #JoallandMeynierMission #FrenchForeignLegion #19thCentury #ColonialHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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