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CLEON SOGBIE

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History of Africa

JAN 15

Why Ethiopia Triumphed While Liberia Was 'Mutilated' in the Scramble for Africa

Liberia and Ethiopia maintained their sovereignty while facing intense European imperialism during the Scramble for Africa. Liberia struggled against British and French territorial expropriation, eventually losing significant land and economic autonomy despite diplomatic appeals to the United States. In contrast, Ethiopia successfully defended its independence by denouncing the fraudulent Treaty of Wuchale and securing a decisive military victory against Italy at the Battle of Adowa

27 min
JAN 15

Africa Rewriting the Story of Civilization

This text refutes the myth that Africa required Western intervention to achieve modernity, democracy, and scientific progress. By highlighting the sophisticated checks and balances found in the governments of the Asante, Xhosa, and Benin kingdoms, the author demonstrates that African political systems were often as accountable and enlightened as European models

46 min
JAN 4

Botswana's Path to Inclusive Institutions

Historical journey of Botswana from a threatened protectorate to a thriving, democratic nation. It highlights how three visionary Tswana chiefs traveled to London in 1895

49 min
12/21/2025

Africa's Development Crisis

Africa's economic stagnation and relative failure when compared to the rapid development experienced by Asian nations since the 1960s

29 min
12/15/2025

The Paradox of African Resistance and Collapse

Attitudes of African leaders toward the establishment of European colonialism in the late 19th century, arguing that the overwhelming majority were vehemently opposed to losing their sovereignty.

22 min
12/06/2025

African Corruption and Western Complicity

corruption in African governance, challenging the notion that the continent is uniquely corrupt compared to other global regions

36 min
11/27/2025

OAU CREATION

movement toward African unity following World War II

28 min

7 Episodes

History of Africa

Creator

CLEON SOGBIE
Years Active

2025 - 2026
Episodes

7
Rating

Clean
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