The Berlin Conference and the Zanzibar Delimitation of 1890

In this episode, Lucas and Luna dive into the Heligoland–Zanzibar Treaty of 1890, a pivotal but often overlooked deal between Britain and Germany that reshaped East Africa. They explore how Germany traded its claims over Zanzibar and the strategic island of Heligoland in the North Sea, securing the mainland territory of Tanganyika. The conversation covers the role of Carl Peters, the Anglo-German rivalry, and the impact on local sultanates like Zanzibar under Sultan Khalifa bin Said. Lucas explains the strategic calculations behind the treaty, the infamous 'Peters corridor' to Lake Victoria, and how this demarcation set the stage for future conflicts, including the Maji Maji Rebellion. The episode also touches on the broader scramble dynamics, the Delimitation Commission's work, and the legacy of borders drawn in Berlin that still affect Africa today. #HeligolandZanzibarTreaty #Zanzibar #CarlPeters #Tanganyika #EastAfrica #BritishEmpire #GermanEmpire #AngloGermanRivalry #ScrambleForAfrica #BerlinConference #SultanKhalifa #MajiMaji #Heligoland #Delimitation #Imperialism #History #FexingoHistory #PartitionOfAfrica Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo