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The Congo's Last Resistance: King Nzinga a Nkuwu
While the Atlantic slave trade is often viewed as a monolithic force of European imperialism, the Kingdom of Kongo offers a complex story of diplomatic maneuvering and armed resistance. This episode explores the reign of Afonso I and his successors, focusing on the pivotal role of Nzinga a Nkuwu, who initially welcomed Portuguese missionaries before witnessing the catastrophic impact of the trade on his realm. We examine the Battle of Mbwila in 1665, where the Kongolese army was decimated by Portuguese forces equipped with superior firearms, leading to decades of civil war and fragmentation…
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