Doomed by past colonial borders

In this episode of Lumumba’s Africa, Professor PLO Lumumba addresses the issue of a fragmented Africa, a legacy of colonialism that continues to fuel conflicts in contemporary times. He argues that the detrimental effects of the Berlin Conference on the African continent were profound and damaging and proposes a revision of the borders established during the colonial era.

31.10.2024

12:56 min

31.10.2024

12:56 min

Doomed by past colonial borders

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Lumumba’s Africa focuses on the past and current issues affecting the African continent; Filmed amidst the beautiful landscapes of Kenya and hosted by Professor P.L.O. Lumumba, the show looks at the many dichotomies of Africa: why are some of the economies thriving while others stall; why conflicts emerge and refuse to die down, and why despite colonialism being ‘gone’, it still ruins the prosperity of nations.