Category: Africa
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In 1884, 13 European nations shamelessly gathered in Berlin to parcel out the African continent
By Jacob Zikusooka Lest We Forget: On this day in 1884, 13 European nations shamelessly gathered in Berlin to parcel out the African continent like famished school children (on a school trip) haphazardly dividing up a pizza. Great Britain was represented by Sir Edward Malet (Ambassador to the German Empire).…