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The 1891 Congo-Arab War
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore the 1891-1892 Arab Campaign, a brutal conflict that cemented Belgian control over the eastern Congo. They examine the shifting alliances between Belgian officers, Swahili-Arab traders like Tippu Tip, and Tetela warlord Ngongo Lutete. The episode covers the key battles of Nyangwe and Kasongo, the role of the Force Publique, and the aftermath that saw the dismantling of the Arab-Swahili slave trade network. Lucas clarifies how the campaign was both a military victory and a propaganda tool for King Leopold II, and discusses the controversial execution of…
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