Zanzibar's 1845 Moresby Treaty and the Slave Trade Crackdown

In 1845, the British Navy began enforcing the Moresby Treaty, which banned the export of slaves from the Swahili Coast. This episode follows the treaty's impact on Zanzibar's economy, society, and the Busaidi sultanate under Said bin Sultan. We explore how the treaty was a response to the Royal Navy's anti-slavery patrols, the role of Indian merchants like Jairam Sewji in navigating the new restrictions, and the rise of a black market in human cargo. We also look at the treaty's loophole allowing domestic slavery, the watoro (runaway slaves) who fled to inland communities, and the broader Indian Ocean context including British pressure on Oman. How did this treaty reshape Zanzibar's power dynamics and pave the way for later abolition efforts? Join Lucas and Luna as they uncover a pivotal but often overlooked chapter in the island's history. #Zanzibar #MoresbyTreaty #SaidBinSultan #JairamSewji #SlaveTrade #RoyalNavy #Busaidi #SwahiliCoast #Watoro #IndianOcean #AntiSlavery #1845 #StoneTown #BritishEmpire #Oman #ClovePlantations #History #FexingoHistory Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo