• Why African nations still fight over colonial era borders

  • Feb 22 2024
  • Length: 12 mins
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Why African nations still fight over colonial era borders

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  • Why does Namibia have a bizarre panhandle? Why do some Ghanaians talk of being from "Western Togoland"? Much of this has to do with African borders drawn up in Europe during late 19th century. Borders that to this day are still very much contested, and have had deadly consequences. We explore how treaties designed to prevent war in Europe have caused conflict in Africa.
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