The Berlin Conference: How the Scramble for Africa Began

In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the Berlin Conference of 1884–85, the diplomatic turning point that triggered the Scramble for Africa. They discuss the key figures like Otto von Bismarck and King Leopold II, the principle of 'effective occupation', and the arbitrary borders drawn across the continent. The episode also examines the conference's legacy, including its role in the colonization of the Congo and the lasting impact on African state boundaries today. Specific terms like the General Act, the Congo River basin, and the concept of 'spheres of influence' are covered, providing a concrete understanding of how Europe carved up Africa without any African representation. #BerlinConference #ScrambleForAfrica #OttoVonBismarck #KingLeopoldII #CongoFreeState #EffectiveOccupation #GeneralAct #Colonialism #Imperialism #Africa #1884 #1885 #CongoRiver #SpheresOfInfluence #PartitionOfAfrica #EuropeanHistory #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo