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The 1895 Luluabourg Mutiny: Force Publique Soldiers Revolt
In 1895, Congolese soldiers of the Force Publique in Luluabourg turned their guns on their Belgian officers. This episode examines the mutiny's causes — including brutal discipline, unpaid wages, and the aftermath of the Arab War — and its brutal suppression. We explore the role of Sergeant Kimpoko, the execution of mutineers, and how this early revolt foreshadowed later resistance. The conversation also touches on the Luba and Songye peoples of the Kasai region, the Tshiluba language, and the legacy of this event in Belgian colonial historiography.
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