It's a Continent

In this episode we discuss Somalia's socialist government between 1969-1991. This movement was led by Mohamed Siad Barre, a Somali Communist politician. Under the Supreme Revolutionary Council, Barre transformed Somalia into a one-party Marxist-Leninist communist state, renaming the country the Somali Democratic Republic and adopting a concept called scientific socialism, with support from the Soviet Union. Whilst Barre’s rule had initial success: modernisation, nationalisation and anti-tribalism, defeat in the Ogaden War triggered Somali rebellion and dissatisfaction. You can find sources below.

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“Buried in the Sands of the Ogaden”: The Horn of Africa and SALT II, 1977–1979

Somali Democratic Republic

Permanent Mission of the Somali Republic to the United Nations

Siad Barre and Scientific Socialism

Socialist Somalia: The legacy of Barre’s military regime

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In this episode, we discuss France's relationship with its African colonies, specifically Chad. Chad became part of the French empire during the Scramble for Africa and successfully gained its independence in 1960 following the empire's disbandment. France's response to this change was to form alliances with its former colonies in order to maintain some of the political and economic benefits they had garnered during their colonisation. These alliances still stand today, with the French government providing military support, overlooking human rights violations, and influencing Chad's currency. Franco-African relations poses an interesting question, whether France can ever leave Africa?

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The Herero and Namaqua genocide is still not widely discussed or taught. Between 1904-1907, hundreds of thousands of Herero and Namaqua people were starved and tortured to death in response to a rebellion against German occupation and theft of land in Namibia. In this episode we discuss racist and fascist ideologies which led to this event (and later on, the holocaust), medical racism, and reparations that Namibians continue to demand from Germany to this day. Trigger warning: torture. We describe graphic details around concentration camps, which some may find upsetting. Sources are below.

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Herero and Nama Genocide

German-Herero conflict of 1904–07

Namibia's reparations and Germany's first genocide

The 20th Century’s First Genocide: Not the Holocaust, but the Herero

Germany moves to atone for 'forgotten genocide' in Namibia

Opinion: A mere €10 million for Germany's colonial-era genocide in Namibia?

What Germany owes Namibia

'Not enough to say sorry': British firms should pay reparations for slave trade, say Caribbean nations

The forgotten genocide

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We're back with an early Christmas present - a bonus episode with Lape Banjo! Lape is a British Nigerian broadcast journalist who has worked across both UK and African networks and is currently a reporter with Sky News. She has a passion for African culture and politics and has previously worked at political organisations, including The Economic Community of West African States, and UNICEF. In this episode we revisit Nigeria in its present day, discussing the impact of diasporans returning to the country, Nigeria's strong cultural impact, the emergence of a middle class, corruption and accountability and the impact of social media on grassroots campaigns such as #EndSars.

You can check out Lape's work on her Youtube Channel and she is on Twitter @Lape_B

See you next year for season 3!

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In this episode we're in Madagascar, one of Africa’s island countries and the fourth largest island in the world. We explore the Malagasy Uprising which took place between 1947-1948. The uprising saw thousands of Malagasy people fight the French to regain ownership of their country. The French government had suspicions that the uprising wasn’t just caused by Malagasy groups, but also their European rivals: Britain and America. Following the uprising, France soon regained control of the country, as they were adamant that "the future of Madagascar would be inseparably linked to France's future."

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Queen Nzinga was one of the greatest female rulers of the continent, ruling over the Kingdoms of Ndongo and Matamba (modern day Angola). She was made famous by fighting against the slave trade and European influence. In this episode, we're taking it back to pre-colonial times and discuss how Queen Nzinga fought off Portuguese invasions and slave raids for more than 30 years. Apologies for the sound quality - we're currently recording from home!

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It's a Continent stands in solidarity with the #EndSARS movement in Nigeria. Chimamanda Ngozi Adichie: Nigeria Is Murdering Its Citizens

Sources for further reading:

UNESCO - Women in African History

Anna Nzinga Facts

How Queen Nzinga of Angola fought and held off Portuguese control for over 30 years

Queen Nzinga: A Courageous Ruler who Set Her People Free

QUEEN NZINGA (1583-1663)

42 Powerful Facts About Nzinga, Africa’s Fierce Warrior Queen

Videos: 

Queen Njinga Mbande - African Women You Need to Know

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South Sudan gained independence from the Republic of Sudan in 2011. In this episode, we discuss South Sudan’s arduous road having struggled through two civil wars spanning over 20 years. South Sudan’s current state of affairs has very much been influenced by its relationship with the Republic of Sudan, in particular, conflict over regional borders and oil revenue.

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Steve Biko was a revolutionary and activist often regarded as the father of the Black Consciousness Movement, empowering black South Africans in the fight against apartheid. Biko was viewed as one of the first prolific anti-apartheid icons, and is viewed as a political martyr. In this episode we'll look at Biko's story, his impact and his legacy.

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List of Apartheid South African assassinations

List of people subject to banning orders under apartheid

Articles: 

Steve Biko - Britannica

Group Areas Act of 1950

Steve Biko: The Black Consciousness Movement

University Christian Movement (UCM)

Black Consciousness, Black Theology, Student Activism and the Shaping of the New South Africa #SteveBiko

Black Consciousness Movement (BCM)

TRIBUTE TO STEVE BIKO: Twenty-five Years On

Journals: 

Black Consciousness, Black theology, student activism, and the shaping of the new South Africa by Professor N. Barney Pityana, 9 October 2012, South Africa

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Following Germany's defeat in WW1, Cameroon was split and handed over to France and Britain - with the majority of the country under French rule alongside a small British minority. Upon reunification, this uneven split has lead to the country facing a socio-political issue involving minority English speakers and the declaration of the self-declared state Ambazonia. In this episode we discuss the history of Cameroon and how this separatist movement came to be. Don't forget to leave us a review on your podcast platform! We're on Instagram as @itsacontinentpod and Twitter @itsacontinent

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VJ Day: The forgotten African soldiers of the Burma Campaign

Queen to honour Ghana's fundraising WW2 veteran Pte Joseph Hammond

The Foumban Constitutional Talks and Prior Intentions of Negotiating: A Historico-Theoretical Analysis of a False Negotiation and Ramifications for Political Developments in Cameroon - Michael Fonkem Achankeng I

The anglophone problem in Cameroon yesterday and today in search of a definition

Why Britain was Reluctant to Annex Cameroon

Cameroon: Government is secretly negotiating with the Ambazonians

The Anglophone Problem in Cameroon

COLONIAL BACKGROUND TO THE DEVELOPMENT OF AUTONOMIST TENDENCIES IN ANGLOPHONE CAMEROON, 1946-1961

Cameroon's Separatists Relaunch Attacks to Reject State Reconstruction Plan

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