Why the Gambia is Inside Senegal: The Berlin Conference Explained

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Africa’s borders weren’t drawn in Africa — they were drawn in Berlin in 1884. At the infamous Berlin Conference, European powers sat down to carve the continent into colonies, with rulers and pens, and without a single African in the room. In this episode of They Lied About Africa, I break down how the scramble for resources and power led to Africa being divided into 54 countries. We’ll look at why groups like the Soninké, Wolof, Ewe, and Somali people were split across multiple nations, how the Berlin rules reshaped politics, economies, and communities, and why those colonial borders still define Africa today. This isn’t just history — it’s a story that explains why Africa looks the way it does on the map, and why it still matters for our generation. 💡 Comment below: Which of the 5 would you invest in first? 👉 Subscribe for more episodes reclaiming Africa’s story and building its future. #Africa #Diaspora #GenerationalWealth #InvestInAfrica 🔗 Full Source List: → ⁠https://linktr.ee/theyliedaboutafrica 🎧 Listen to Full Audio Episodes: Spotify: https://creators.spotify.com/pod/prof... Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast... 👀 Stay Connected: Instagram: / theyliedaboutafrica TikTok: / theyliedaboutafrica_ Email: theyliedaboutafrica@gmail.com 💬 What shocked you the most about this episode? Drop a comment below! 👍🏾 Like, subscribe, and share if you’re ready to reclaim Africa’s story with me.