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The 1895 Tetela Uprising: Congo's Forgotten Resistance
In 1895, the Tetela people of the Kasai region in the Congo Free State rose up against Belgian colonial rule in a coordinated rebellion that shook the Force Publique to its core. This episode dives deep into the causes, key figures, and brutal suppression of the uprising, focusing on the leadership of Mulumba Nsanda and the strategic use of traditional weapons against modern firearms. We explore the role of the chicotte, the forced labor system, and the complex interplay between Belgian officers, native soldiers, and local communities. Drawing on the limited but vivid written accounts and…
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