The Conference That Broke a Continent

from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode

The Berlin Conference (1884–1885). In 1884, Europe had a meeting about Africa and didn’t invite Africa. The borders they drew that day still shape our politics, conflicts, and identity.Understanding this moment is key to understanding modern Africa.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_

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