Bar Afrique Podcast

After gaining its independence in 1975, Angola was finally a free nation. But that freedom and peace was to be short lived, as two of Angola’s anti-colonial guerrilla movements fought for power for over 27 years. This is the story of the Angolan Civil War, in three acts.

The dream: a nation in Africa founded as a refuge for formerly enslaved African-Americans and their descendants, where black people could live freely. The reality: accusations of slavery and forced labour against the native Africans. This is the story of the Fernando Po Crisis.

Centuries after the fall of Timbuktu, a legend persists: that prized ancient manuscripts are hidden in secret locations throughout the city. But a wave of terror in Mali puts the manuscripts in danger. To save them, a group of librarians must steal them first. It's time for a book heist!

For more info, read "The Bad-Ass Librarians of Timbuktu" by Joshua Hammer

Buckle up: we're re-releasing the very first episode of Bar Afrique from 2023. In 1958, the nations of Francophone Africa were given a choice. Join the “French Community”, where you receive aid and support, but no sovereignty. Or vote for total independence... and get nothing. Every country voted to remain with France… except for Guinea. Here’s what happened next.

In 1918, Britain published "The Blue Book," exposing a genocide against the Herero and Nama people of Namibia. 8 years later, they ordered the book's total destruction. What was so shocking about the revelations that they need to be destroyed? We got our hands on a copy of the book to find out.
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