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The 1950 Belgo-Congolese Community: A Colonial Dream
In 1950, Belgium's colonial administration unveiled an ambitious plan to reshape the Belgian Congo: the Belgo-Congolese Community. It promised a shared future, with increased African participation in governance, social reforms, and economic development — a vision that many hoped would ease growing tensions. But beneath the surface, the plan was deeply flawed, built on racial hierarchies and political double-talk. This episode follows the plan's rise and fall, from the drafting table in Brussels to its reception in Léopoldville. We meet Governor General Eugène Jungers, who championed…
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