This episode explores Field Marshal Joseph Desiré Mobutu's reign over Zaire (now Democratic Republic of Congo) from 1965 to 1997, examining his impact and legacy.
16 Apr 2025
Mobutu: Patriot or a man who owned a Nation? Part one
Between 1965 and 1997, Field Marshal Joseph Desiré Mobutu reigned over the Central African nation of Zaire- present day Democratic Republic of Congo. History has depicted his regime as a dictatorship and a kleptocracy with alarming and unprecedented levels of corruption. Over a series of two episodes, we seek to revisit this stage in DRC's history and attempt to discuss through more objective lenses, the person of Mobutu, his reign and its impact. Part one delves into the birth and growth of ...
9 Apr 2025
MISISA YA AFRIKA
In this mini-episode, we explore the meaning and ideological roots of MISISA YA AFRIKA, emphasizing the value of understanding and appreciating African political history.
9 Apr 2025
Bullets and blessings: Alice Lakwena's mystical rebellion
In 1986, 30 year old fishmonger turned spirit medium Alice Auma alias Alice Lakwena, raised an army in Uganda's Acholi region to end the chaos plaguing the region and the country. Believing that the spirit Lakwena's blessings and shea butter concoction made them bulletproof, her Holy Spirit Movement marched south towards Kampala. Alice Auma remains a polarizing figure in Ugandan years after her defeated in October 1987.
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