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The Scramble for the DRC
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04/07/20 • 33 min
From 1880-1920 the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) was under the rule of King Leopold II of Belgium. Within that time period, the atrocities committed under his rule led to the loss of 10 million Congolese lives, half of the country's population. In this episode, we explore the lead-up and subsequent rule of King Leopold II and the impact this had on the DRC.
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Sources for further reading:
BOOK: King Leopold's Ghost: a story of greed, terror, and heroism in Colonial Africa by Adam Hochschild
JOURNAL ARTICLE: On the origin of fear in the world trade system: excavating the roots of the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 by Marjorie Florestal
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Burkina Faso's Icon
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03/24/20 • 35 min
Thomas Sankara was the president of Burkina Faso from 1983-1987. He remains an inspiration to young Africans and those committed to a pan-Africanist future. His progressive policies, when it came to women’s rights, sustainability, education, and healthcare, were innovative and ahead of his time. We’ll discuss Sankara’s legacy and what could’ve been if he was able to fully galvanise Burkina Faso and perhaps the African continent.
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Sources for further reading:
Thomas Sankara - the Upright Man (documentary)
The Upright Man - Thomas Sankara by Sean Jacobs (essay)
Sankara - daring to reinvent Africa's future (Guardian article)
The Land of Upright People (article)
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Rwanda's Comeback
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04/21/20 • 47 min
After a brutal genocide in 1994, Rwanda came back to be a thriving and sustainable country within a short space of time. Considering Rwanda’s difficult history comprising of colonialism and genocide, it’s encouraging to see one million people lifted out of poverty, women being elevated in society and life expectancy doubling. However there is a shadow lingering over Rwanda's rapid comeback- a number of human rights issues.
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Sources for further reading:
Critics of the Rwandan government dead or missing
News articles
Rwanda, 20 years on: how a country is rebuilding itself
Two Decades After Genocide, Rwanda’s Women Have Made the Nation Thrive
Rwanda 20 years later: A model for progress and reconciliation
How a Nation Reconciles After Genocide Killed Nearly a Million People
A Short History of the Rwandan Genocide
Rwanda unveils new flag and anthem
Since Genocide, Rwanda's Women Have Helped Lead The Recovery
Rwanda, A Success Story Of Women Empowerment
Papers:
Rwanda: The Genocide, Its Aftermath, and the Tragedy of Victor’s Justice
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Nigerian Civil War
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03/10/20 • 43 min
The Nigerian Civil War took place from 1967-1970. For a recent historical event that inflicted trauma onto many Nigerians, this story still appears stifled compared to other modern historical events. The total number of Nigerian-Igbo people killed in this conflict is still unknown but it is estimated to be in the millions and it's important that we recognise this. We'll talk about how this war came to be, Britain's involvement in this conflict and the longer reaching consequences from the civil war for Nigeria and the wider continent today. Follow us on Instagram: @itsacontinentpod and let us know which topic you think we should cover next!
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Sources for further reading:
Journals/Books:
Keil, C. (1970). The Price of Nigerian Victory. Africa Today,
There was a Country, Chinua Achebe
Documentary:
Nigeria war against Biafra 1967-1970 documentary
Weblinks:
Nigerians need to talk about the horrors of the war 50 years later
Igbo Genocide and its aftermarth
Mr President, I am renouncing my Nigerian citizenship and this is why
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Liberia's American Shadow
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05/19/20 • 36 min
Quite often – and misleadingly, Liberia is referred to as one of the only two African countries that were not colonised. Whilst Liberia was not carved up by Europeans in the Scramble for Africa, the country was actually founded by the American colonisation society, and many freed black Americans were sent to live in Liberia, despite living in America for generations. These black Americans and their descendants ended up controlling and colonising indigenous Liberians for over 100 years.
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Articles:
A Brief History of the African Country of Liberia
The Library of Congress - African American Mosaic Exhibition
How a Movement to Send Freed Slaves to Africa Created Liberia
Settlement of Liberia and Mexico-Liberian Rule
Photos of Cabinet Ministers lined up for Execution after a Coup debate in Liberia
Murder and mayhem in Liberia: What America wrought in the country America created
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Ghana's Independence Battle
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06/16/20 • 46 min
On the 6th March 1957, Ghana gained independence from British colonial rule, changing its name from the Gold Coast. In this episode we discuss the events leading to independence - from the mistreatment of African soldiers fighting for Allied forces in WW2, to a new constitution. We also draw similarities to Ghana's road to independence with the recent Black Lives Matter protests, demonstrating how black people have continuously been campaigning for equality.
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Sources for further reading:
Four more ways the CIA has meddled in Africa
The CIA, Kwame Nkrumah, and the Destruction of Ghana
Ghana : History - The Commonwealth
Ghana demands independence from Britain
The Politics of the Independence Movements
Ghanaians campaign for independence from British rule, 1949-1951
This 1948 event in Ghana triggered Africa’s independence
The Causes and Effects of the 1948 Accra Riots in Ghana
Africa has forgotten the women leaders of its independence struggle
1956: Gold Coast to get independence
Ghana, cocoa, colonialism and globalisation: introducing historiography
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Introducing: It's a Continent
It's a Continent
03/02/20 • 2 min
Welcome to It's a Continent!
In this new podcast, we aim to decolonise African history by recounting key moments which have shaped the continent. We will bring previously unhighlighted stories to light whilst recognising the contributions that African countries have made to our wider society.
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Andrée Blouin: Central Africa's unsung heroine
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02/07/23 • 28 min
Andrée Blouin fought ardently for her belief in independence from imperial power. We look at her life, legacy and how colonial law impacted her experiences: from growing up in an orphanage, to losing her son from a treatable illness. Blouin used her experiences to advocate for women's rights both against traditional customs and European imperialism. How did she end up on the periphery of post-independent African history?
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Sources for further reading:
Gender and Decolonization in the Congo: The Legacy of Patrice Lumumba
Who was the woman behind Lumumba?
Remembering the Congolese women who fought for independence
My country, Africa : autobiography of the black pasionaria
Overlooked No More: Andrée Blouin, Voice for Independence in Africa
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Wangari, Kenya's mother
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06/02/20 • 31 min
Wangari Maathai was a distinguished environmentalist born in Kenya during British colonial rule. As a well-educated black woman, she used her knowledge and experience to educate and mobilise others in her community to fight for change, but faced numerous challenges: from discrimination at work to threats from the Kenyan government. Her determination and fearlessness never waned as she continued to fight for the environment, human rights and democracy in Kenya. In 2004, she became the first black African woman to win the Nobel Peace Prize.
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Sources for further reading:
- Film: Taking root - the vision of Wangari Maathai http://takingrootfilm.com/earth-day-2020/
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/Ibibio
- https://artsandculture.google.com/exhibit/the-kikuyu-community-of-kenya%C2%A0-national-museums-of-kenya/0QIS6HqkIjAUIQ?hl=en
- https://www.britannica.com/biography/Wangari-Maathai
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The voices behind the mics
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07/06/22 • 50 min
To celebrate It's a Continent's Pub Day, we're joined by Juliana from No Shame in My Name Podcast, where she interviews us (on our own show - why not!) We discuss the writing process, our origin story, secrets behind the podcast and what we'd love our readers to take from our book baby.
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How many episodes does It's a Continent have?
It's a Continent currently has 104 episodes available.
What topics does It's a Continent cover?
The podcast is about History and Podcasts.
What is the most popular episode on It's a Continent?
The episode title 'Rwanda's Comeback' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on It's a Continent?
The average episode length on It's a Continent is 31 minutes.
How often are episodes of It's a Continent released?
Episodes of It's a Continent are typically released every 14 days.
When was the first episode of It's a Continent?
The first episode of It's a Continent was released on Mar 2, 2020.
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