11. The limits to Belgian expansion to the East

11. The limits to Belgian expansion to the East

The prelude to the Arab-Belgian war in the East
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In this Episode we see Leopolds Congo Free state buffered against
the Arab powers in the East.  Cultural difference fostered
tensions and their allies were dragged into conflict.  
We see Leopold use the defeat of the British in Khartoum as an
opportunity to extend the boundaries of his land North East to the
River Nile, with Tippu Tip now an employee.   Disasi
Makulo, a member of the Turumbe peoples, recounts the experience of
meeting the Arabs and the Belgians in his own voice.  
This episode sets us up for the Belgian-Arab war to come. 

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