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Belgium's 1884 Anglo-Congolese Treaty: Imperial Boundaries
This episode dives into the 1884 Anglo-Congolese Treaty, a pivotal but often overlooked agreement that defined the borders of King Leopold II's Congo Free State. We explore the negotiations between Belgium and Britain, the role of Henry Morton Stanley, and the diplomatic maneuvering that set Congo's boundaries against Portuguese and French claims. Learn how this treaty, signed in London on February 26, 1884, carved out the Congo Basin and established the Congo River's mouth as Belgian territory. We also discuss the impact on local kingdoms like the Kongo and the long-term…
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