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#Grokpedia rocks! Finally, a nuanced encyclopaedic perspective on the atrocities in the Congo under the rule of Leopold II. Thanks to Prof. Bruce Gilley and his groundbreaking work on Colonialism!
October 28, 2025 at 2:19 AM
#Grokpedia rocks! Finally, a nuanced encyclopaedic perspective on the atrocities in the Congo under the rule of Leopold II. Thanks to Prof. Bruce Gilley and his groundbreaking work on Colonialism!
On 30 June 1960, King Baudouin proclaimed the independence of Congo.
October 20, 2025 at 2:37 PM
On 30 June 1960, King Baudouin proclaimed the independence of Congo.
Never forget that rebels from the RPF, including current president Kagame, shot down the presidential plane of then Rwanda's democratically elected president, Juvénal Habyarimana. That his assassination fuelling already existing ethnic tensions in the region ultimately led to the genocide in Rwanda!
October 20, 2025 at 2:15 PM
Never forget that rebels from the RPF, including current president Kagame, shot down the presidential plane of then Rwanda's democratically elected president, Juvénal Habyarimana. That his assassination fuelling already existing ethnic tensions in the region ultimately led to the genocide in Rwanda!
Congo belge, le pays des grands fleuves!
October 20, 2025 at 1:06 PM
Congo belge, le pays des grands fleuves!
In 1964 Egyptian President Nasser repeatedly and openly humiliated Moïse Tshombe, the then president of Congo. The Congolese people outraged, especially since it was by an Arab leader, in response organised commemorative events to honour the Belgian victory over the Arab slavers in 1894.
October 20, 2025 at 12:58 PM
In 1964 Egyptian President Nasser repeatedly and openly humiliated Moïse Tshombe, the then president of Congo. The Congolese people outraged, especially since it was by an Arab leader, in response organised commemorative events to honour the Belgian victory over the Arab slavers in 1894.
In 1992 sloot Hecq Congo, een iconische winkel die decennialang koloniale outfits en uitrusting aanbood aan Belgische kolonisten. De winkel was gelegen aan de beroemde Rue des Colonies in Brussel, die vanaf 1903 werd aangelegd ter ere van de opkomende koloniale interesse van die tijd.
October 20, 2025 at 12:34 PM
In 1992 sloot Hecq Congo, een iconische winkel die decennialang koloniale outfits en uitrusting aanbood aan Belgische kolonisten. De winkel was gelegen aan de beroemde Rue des Colonies in Brussel, die vanaf 1903 werd aangelegd ter ere van de opkomende koloniale interesse van die tijd.
Het Belgisch-Zaïrese conflict van 1988-1989 ontstond door geschillen over schulden, wat leidde tot een open conflict tussen beide landen. Na Onderhandelingen werd uiteindelijk een deel van de schulden kwijtgescholden en werd een gezamenlijk beheerd fonds opgericht voor ontwikkelingsprojecten.
October 20, 2025 at 10:47 AM
Het Belgisch-Zaïrese conflict van 1988-1989 ontstond door geschillen over schulden, wat leidde tot een open conflict tussen beide landen. Na Onderhandelingen werd uiteindelijk een deel van de schulden kwijtgescholden en werd een gezamenlijk beheerd fonds opgericht voor ontwikkelingsprojecten.
On May 22, 1960, just two months before the nation's independence, the first general elections were held in the #BelgianCongo. The Mouvement National Congolais, led by Patrice Lumumba, won the most seats with 521,187 votes, representing 23.44% of the total. Voter turnout was notably high at 81.8%.
October 20, 2025 at 10:21 AM
On May 22, 1960, just two months before the nation's independence, the first general elections were held in the #BelgianCongo. The Mouvement National Congolais, led by Patrice Lumumba, won the most seats with 521,187 votes, representing 23.44% of the total. Voter turnout was notably high at 81.8%.
On July 7, 1930, Prince Leopold of Belgium unveiled a monument honoring General Jacques de Dixmude. The general was famed for his role in the Congo-Arab War, where he founded the town of Albertville in 1892 as a strategic post to combat Arab slavers, whom he decisively defeated the following year.
October 20, 2025 at 1:40 AM
On July 7, 1930, Prince Leopold of Belgium unveiled a monument honoring General Jacques de Dixmude. The general was famed for his role in the Congo-Arab War, where he founded the town of Albertville in 1892 as a strategic post to combat Arab slavers, whom he decisively defeated the following year.
Moïse Tshombé s'oppose fermement au déploiement imminent des troupes de l'ONU au #Katanga. Selon lui, leur arrivée non seulement n'assurerait pas le maintien de l'ordre, mais risquerait même d'y provoquer le désordre.
October 20, 2025 at 12:53 AM
Moïse Tshombé s'oppose fermement au déploiement imminent des troupes de l'ONU au #Katanga. Selon lui, leur arrivée non seulement n'assurerait pas le maintien de l'ordre, mais risquerait même d'y provoquer le désordre.
Wie het heersende Woke beeld over kolonialisme uitdaagt, krijgt te maken met sociale uitsluiting.
October 19, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Wie het heersende Woke beeld over kolonialisme uitdaagt, krijgt te maken met sociale uitsluiting.
Bertrand Russell, a renowned British philosopher born in 1872, lived through the late 19th century and witnessed firsthand the escalating rivalry between the great powers of Europe.
October 6, 2025 at 6:57 PM
Bertrand Russell, a renowned British philosopher born in 1872, lived through the late 19th century and witnessed firsthand the escalating rivalry between the great powers of Europe.
Le 30 juin 1960, le Congo a obtenu son indépendance.
October 4, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Le 30 juin 1960, le Congo a obtenu son indépendance.
Het België van Koning Leopold II.
October 4, 2025 at 12:54 PM
Het België van Koning Leopold II.
In July 1947, Prince Regent Charles of Belgium visited the Rwandan region of the Belgian mandate territories of Ruanda-Urundi, (Today Rwanda and Burundi).
October 3, 2025 at 10:43 PM
In July 1947, Prince Regent Charles of Belgium visited the Rwandan region of the Belgian mandate territories of Ruanda-Urundi, (Today Rwanda and Burundi).
On June 30, 1970, King Baudouin met with President Mobutu Sese Seko in Kisangani, Zaire, to mark the 10th anniversary of the country’s independence.
October 3, 2025 at 10:31 PM
On June 30, 1970, King Baudouin met with President Mobutu Sese Seko in Kisangani, Zaire, to mark the 10th anniversary of the country’s independence.
The Africa you wont see in your biased far-left Liberal anti-white mainstream media.
October 3, 2025 at 10:24 PM
The Africa you wont see in your biased far-left Liberal anti-white mainstream media.
Pre-Colonial Africa was NOT a Paradise!
October 3, 2025 at 9:54 PM
Pre-Colonial Africa was NOT a Paradise!
Welcome to 1950's #Kisenyi, in the Belgian mandate territory of Ruanda-Urundi, bordering Goma. Back then a heaven of peace and tranquility.
October 3, 2025 at 8:07 PM
Welcome to 1950's #Kisenyi, in the Belgian mandate territory of Ruanda-Urundi, bordering Goma. Back then a heaven of peace and tranquility.
During a 1947 visit to Leopoldville in the Belgian #Congo, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery was formally welcomed by Belgian Vice Governor General Petillon, British Consul Mr. Hirchbert, and a honor guard from the Force Publique, the Belgian Colonial Army.
October 3, 2025 at 7:57 PM
During a 1947 visit to Leopoldville in the Belgian #Congo, Field Marshal Bernard Montgomery was formally welcomed by Belgian Vice Governor General Petillon, British Consul Mr. Hirchbert, and a honor guard from the Force Publique, the Belgian Colonial Army.
The global abolition of #slavery has its roots in the work of Christian missionaries, a profound service to humanity, for which they are seldom credited today!
September 28, 2025 at 7:57 AM
The global abolition of #slavery has its roots in the work of Christian missionaries, a profound service to humanity, for which they are seldom credited today!
Colonialism as a political and territorial reality is a recurring pattern in world history, not limited to a particular period or culture. From the expansion of the Persian Empire, to the Mongol empires, Ottoman expansion, the Zhou dynasty in China, and the empires of pre-Columbian America.
September 28, 2025 at 7:50 AM
Colonialism as a political and territorial reality is a recurring pattern in world history, not limited to a particular period or culture. From the expansion of the Persian Empire, to the Mongol empires, Ottoman expansion, the Zhou dynasty in China, and the empires of pre-Columbian America.
Even ter herinnering dat tijdens de BLM/Antifa terreur en beeldenstorm van 2020, Vlaams Belang de enige Belgische Partij was die sterk en standvastig ons erfgoed verdedigde, en dat alle andere partijen, als zwakke, hole en laffe zelf hatende leeglopers, plat op de buik gingen voor de terreur!
September 22, 2025 at 4:31 AM
Even ter herinnering dat tijdens de BLM/Antifa terreur en beeldenstorm van 2020, Vlaams Belang de enige Belgische Partij was die sterk en standvastig ons erfgoed verdedigde, en dat alle andere partijen, als zwakke, hole en laffe zelf hatende leeglopers, plat op de buik gingen voor de terreur!
Nowhere is the grandeur of Leopold's vision more evident then in the magnificence of his works.
September 21, 2025 at 8:58 PM
Nowhere is the grandeur of Leopold's vision more evident then in the magnificence of his works.