“A secret society of murderers with a king for a ringleader”.

In 1885 King Leopold of Belgium; an awkward, ruthless, selfish man, was recognised as the sovereign of the Congo. Long determined to carve out his very own private colonial domain, he had alighted upon the Congo - Africa’s vast and unplundered interior. With the help of the explorer Henry Morton Stanley, who had found a way to circumnavigate the Congo’s formerly insurmountable rapids, he concocted a cunning scheme to legally make it his own, while casting himself as a civilising saviour. Yet, despite his ostensibly philanthropic motivations, Leopold’s goal was always profit. More specifically, ivory, and later rubber, and before long a thriving hub of industry had been established in the Congo, bustling with soldiers, traders and missionaries. Meanwhile and most significantly, tens of thousands of Congolese people were being beaten, coerced and essentially enslaved into harvesting and carrying the riches of their land for their European oppressors. Their treatment was barbaric, the conditions in which they were made to live grotesque, and their suffering unimaginable. It was there, in King Leopold's Congo, that for years some of the worst violations of human life in all of human history were perpetrated. A terrible, secret heart of darkness, Until, at last, a young shipping clerk in Antwerp stumbled across something that would change the course of history forever...

Join Dominic and Tom as they discuss Western history’s most brutal and barbaric colonial conquest: King Leopold’s exploitation of the Congo Free

0:00 Intro
05:54 Leopold's true motivations come to the fore
18:37 The Force Publique
29:30 The Dawn of Rubber
38:51 The practice of cutting off hands
49:28 The first glimmers of criticism

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Between climate change, rising prices and security threats, Burkina Faso has an urgent need to develop sustainable food sovereignty. In response to this challenge, the Burkinabe government has launched an “agriculture offensive”, which aims to reduce the food imports that put a strain on foreign reserves and everyone from farmers to city dwellers. Across the country, we meet local farmers and cooperatives who have received support while experts reflect on how the country’s recent and current history precipitates the goal of a thriving agriculture sector, and ultimately, self-sufficiency.

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Ladies and gentlemen, prepare to be amazed! Burkina Faso has just stunned the world once again, and this time, it's not just clean politics – it's clean laundry too! Can you believe it? The land of the upright people has just inaugurated its very first detergent factory in its history, and let me tell you, it's no small feat. This is the kind of news that makes you want to jump out of your seat and cheer for progress!
Picture this: a state-of-the-art facility, gleaming under the African sun, churning out not just soap, but hope for an entire nation. This isn't just about getting clothes clean; it's about cleaning up the economy, scrubbing away dependency, and polishing the future of Burkina Faso until it shines. And who's behind this revolutionary sudsy sensation? None other than the man of the hour, the visionary leader who's been turning heads and changing lives – President Ibrahim Traoré.
Now, I know what you're thinking. "Another factory? What's the big deal?" Oh, but my friends, this is no ordinary factory, and Traoré is no ordinary leader. This detergent plant is just the latest in a whirlwind of development that's been sweeping across Burkina Faso faster than you can say "economic transformation." But before we dive into the suds, let me ask you this: When was the last time you heard of an African nation going from zero to hero in industrial production in just two years? Go ahead, drop your answers in the comments below – I'll wait!

This analysis explores the ongoing conflict in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), particularly focusing on the M23 rebel group and the historical implications of Rwanda's involvement. Through the lens of PLO Lumumba's vision for a united and sovereign Africa, we examine the socio-political dynamics at play, the impact on Congolese sovereignty, and the need for regional cooperation to address the root causes of conflict.M23 has taken over the Goma city of Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)Congo is at war and this war has been ongoing for a while now. This war is caused by the availability of minerals which several countries are after. The boundaries established by the colonialists have divided the nation and further led to emergence of forces such as M23 which continue to cause instability in the region. Rwanda says they’re not backing the M23 rebels. Who is responsible and why?00:01 – Origin of Congo/M23 conflict 03:45 – Congo as a ground for fighting groups 06:06 – The challenge of governing Congo 09:13 – Paul Kagame & Felix Tshisekedi engagements

Welcome to today's video, where we're going to dive into the real reason behind John Mahama's visit to Mali and how it's connected to Captain Ibrahim Traoré. You might think you know what's going on, but trust me, there's more to this story than meets the eye. So, stick with us until the end to uncover the truth. Just a few months ago, John Dramani Mahama was re-elected as the President of Ghana. This marked a significant shift in Ghana's political landscape, especially considering the previous administration's relations with neighboring countries. One notable event during Mahama's inauguration was the presence of Captain Ibrahim Traoré, the leader of Burkina Faso. Traoré not only attended the ceremony but also paid Mahama a visit at his home, where they engaged in fruitful discussions about friendship and cooperation. This marked a new era in relations between Ghana and Burkina Faso, moving away from the tense dynamics that existed during the tenure of Mahama's predecessor, Nana Akufo-Addo. Traoré became somewhat of a celebrity in Ghana, with many youths hailing him as a hero. Mahama even joked that Traoré was more popular in Ghana than he was. This newfound camaraderie seemed to signal a fresh start in bilateral relations between the two nations.