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The 1903 Bula Matari Rebellion in Bas-Congo
In this episode, Lucas and Luna explore a lesser-known but pivotal uprising in the Belgian Congo: the 1903 Bula Matari rebellion in Bas-Congo. Lucas explains how local communities, led by the Kamba prophet Kimbangu's precursor Ndola Milandu, rose against the brutal rubber quotas imposed by Leopold II's Congo Free State. They discuss the role of the Force Publique, the harsh conditions of the 'red rubber' system, and the suppression of the rebellion. The episode also touches on the early roots of Kimbanguism and how this revolt foreshadowed the larger struggles for…
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