The World Watched As Children Starved

from The State of Africa · host Bolu Mayode

The Biafran Airlift (1968–1970)Although the Biafran Airlift saved lives, it also shaped the world’s perception of Africa as powerless, tragic and in need of foreign intervention.The lesson? True freedom and dignity come only when Africa controls its own destiny.TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/boluban_Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/thestateofafrica_YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@bolubanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolumayode

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