African History
An Honest Explanation of the Rwanda Genocide (Documentary)
In the vibrant tapestry of human history, there exist moments of profound darkness, where the hues of despair and cruelty stain the canvas of time. Among these somber chapters stands the Rwandan genocide, a harrowing testament to the fragility of peace and the depths of human brutality.
The roots of the Rwandan genocide stretch back through the annals of time, entwined with a colonial legacy that sowed seeds of division and resentment among its people.
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Sources:
The State of Africa, by Martin Meredith
Africa: A Modern History, Guy Arnold
Encyclopedia of African History, Kevin Shillington
https://www.hrw.org/reports/1999/rwanda/Geno15-8-02.htm
https://www.theguardian.com/world/1994/apr/12/rwanda.fromthearchive
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Epidemic Sound
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BLACK AFRICANS Are Ancestors to Early CHINESE Settlers.
Did you know a remarkable historical connection between black Africans and early Chinese settlers dates back centuries? Today, this video uncovers a new perspective on Chinese civilization and its relationship to Black Africans. Through this exploration, we will discover the long-lasting impact of their shared experiences, illuminating the profound influence of their intertwined histories.
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AFRICANS VISITED AMERICA 2000 YEARS BEFORE COLUMBUS , 11 UNDENIABLE PROOFS ; Black History.
11 Reasons Tp Prove That Africans Were in America 2000 years Before Colombus.
Let me take you on a journey through some of these fascinating pieces of evidence of African presence in America 2000 years before Columbus. Take them with a grain of salt if you have to, but I think they are worth some consideration.
1. Olmec Heads: The colossal stone heads created by the Olmec civilization in present-day Mexico, which date back to 1500 BCE to 400 BCE, feature distinctly African facial features. These heads feature facial features such as broad noses, full lips, and round faces that clearly resemble those of Africans more than the indigenous populations of the Americas. Tell me this is not a black man right there. The detailed and realistic nature of the Olmec heads suggests they were based on real individuals. It is no wonder not surprising that some researchers contend that these features indicate an African presence in pre-Columbian America.
2. African Artifacts in the Americas: Artifacts such as cotton from Africa and tobacco pipes found in pre-Columbian sites in South America have led some to speculate about transatlantic contact. In addition, metal artefacts with similar metallurgical techniques to those used in West Africa have been found in pre-Columbian American sites.
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3. Botanical Evidence: Certain plants like the bottle gourd and the sweet potato are thought to have originated in Africa and Asia but were present in pre-Columbian America, suggesting possible ancient transoceanic contact.
4. Linguistic Evidence: Some linguists claim to have found similarities between certain Native American languages and African languages. Some proponents argue that there are similarities between ancient Egyptian hieroglyphs and symbols found in Mesoamerican writing systems, such as those of the Maya. The Mandinka word “makala,” meaning “rice,” is compared to the similar-sounding words in some Native American languages.
Dr. Clyde Winters points to shared vocabulary and phonetic similarities, such as the word “yu” in Mandinka meaning “to give” and a similar-sounding word in the Olmec language with the same meaning.
Leo Wiener, in his early 20th-century work “Africa and the Discovery of America,” cited examples such as the Wolof word “tem” (to cut) and its similarity to the Algonquian word “temagun” (an axe).
5. THOR HEYERDAHL’S RAFT EXPERIMENTS: The Norwegian explorer Thor Heyerdahl demonstrated with his expeditions (Kon-Tiki and Ra) that it was possible to travel across the Atlantic and Pacific Oceans using ancient boat-building techniques, suggesting that such voyages could have occurred in ancient times.
6. Ancient Maps: Some historical maps, such as the Piri Reis map, allegedly show parts of the American continent with a level of detail suggesting pre-Columbian exploration, potentially by African or other non-European civilizations.
7. Skull Analysis: Studies of certain skeletal remains, such as the Luzia Woman found in Brazil, have shown features that some anthropologists argue resemble those of African or Australoid populations rather than Native American populations.
8. Accounts from Early European Explorers: Some early European explorers, such as Vasco Núñez de Balboa, reported encountering dark-skinned peoples in the Americas upon their arrival.
9. Cultural Similarities: Some researchers point to cultural parallels between African and American civilizations, such as pyramid building, similar religious practices, and iconography, as potential evidence of contact.
10. Presence of Black peoples in Asia, Australia and the Pacific. If Black people can be found in as far as the Philippines, Papua New Guinea, Malaysia many Islands in the Pacific, why can’t they be found in the Americas? I mean it makes no sense for the Americas to be the exception right?
11. Genetic Studies: While controversial and not universally accepted, some genetic studies have indicated the presence of haplogroups in Native American populations that are also found in African populations, suggesting ancient intermingling.
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@Abdi-libaax
June 8, 2024 at 5:36 am
Another fantastic video
@user-on2yj1ou2w
June 8, 2024 at 7:35 am
There is no such thing as the Rwandan genocide, it is genocide against the Tutsi of 1994.
@lisamutoni4637
June 8, 2024 at 10:53 pm
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@politedube55
June 9, 2024 at 9:46 pm
Rwanda is very dangerous country in the world no go area in Rwanda
@moisesbrito7409
June 10, 2024 at 12:53 am
I Saw movie films .Bagosora Jorge Rutaganda Bizimungu.
@benedictnwabuzor4401
June 10, 2024 at 10:14 am
What happened to the Twa during the unfortunate Rwanda genocide?
@c.jester9372
June 12, 2024 at 12:33 pm
Spending 100 million on weapons then sending 5 million on food . . . Smart move France DEAD NINJAS CANT EAT
@Lock940
June 12, 2024 at 1:49 pm
This is a stupid Narrative! Who said it was a Rwandan genocide. Were all Rwandans called cockroaches? Tutsis were targeted publicly not all Rwandans.
@ChimekaErica
June 12, 2024 at 7:26 pm
A very indepth analysis and account of one of the most gruesome genocide in history. I hope new African leaders will go through the history of countries like apartheid South Africa before Nelson Mandela's release, that of Rwanda as precisely and accurately shown in this documentary, Nigeria from pre -independence to 1960 and the causes of the Nigeria – Biafra civil war, democratic Republic of Congo during the time of Patrice Lumunba and learn a leaf from causes of internal turmoil and handling ethnic differences to build a better future for all. Congratulations to the current President of Rwanda for his peaceful approach to reconciliations and stepping back a little for inclusive peaceful co-existence aimed at national unity and healing.
@YetkhaPakoAson
June 13, 2024 at 9:09 pm
As a Nepali I see strong parallels as how some extremists among Janajatis say all Bahun Chhetris came from India and we are not indigenous to Nepal even when we have been in Karnali region for 5000 years.
I hope such g€nocide doesn't happen in Nepal. 🙏
@YetkhaPakoAson
June 13, 2024 at 9:10 pm
4:20 As a Nepali I see strong parallels as how some extremists among Janajatis say all Bahun Chhetris came from India and we are not indigenous to Nepal even when we have been in Karnali region for 5000 years.
I hope such g€nocide doesn't happen in Nepal. 🙏
@user-jn3jn8oe7t
June 13, 2024 at 10:51 pm
is very sad how all foreign peace generals were mentioned but without the names of the ghanaian brothers led by general henry anyidoho who never left even when they were ordered by the un security and some ghanaian soldiers whom wives were pregnant in ghana died but yet their names are not mentioned but mentioning the evil perceptions of the france republic i like the documentry but you can do better next time
@arifurrahman1498
June 14, 2024 at 1:06 am
'Divide and Rule' the British policy from India to Ethiopia, Andaman to Rwanda. We see the same picture
@srdjanmalinovic1085
June 14, 2024 at 10:24 am
And they voted for us Serbian ppl for genocide in Srebrenica witch did not happened at all. Nice.
@simondancaster8334
June 16, 2024 at 1:32 pm
Excellent summary of the tragic events leading up to the horror afflicting Rwanda. Especially beneficial to comprehending how this could happen was your inclusion of regional turmoil. The assassination of the Burundian president is a pivotal element of the catastrophe. Eliminating the moderates allows extremism to manifest. Also the French government’s role in the escalation is an utter disgrace! Those ministers responsible should also have been tried by the IC! 30 years later we are experiencing another genocide in Gaza. I wonder if the western politicians aiding and abetting the Zionist massacres of innocents will ever be held to account? Sadly know the answer.
@prisciliatebid2898
June 18, 2024 at 9:55 pm
The wickedness of France in Africa is catching up with it. In a few years from now France will cease to exist.
@prisciliatebid2898
June 18, 2024 at 9:59 pm
It is a common practice and common sense to take good care of any tree that provides you with good fruits, the cow that gives you milk, chicken that gives you eggs but for France as you harvest destroy the source. Shame to the Frenchman.
@MahmoodMansaray
June 19, 2024 at 10:30 am
what a crazy moment I pray( il ne plus jamais)
@kushfirefamilyteam7799
June 21, 2024 at 12:19 pm
Look how Africa was beautiful before belgium come in Rwanda .
@zdu814
June 21, 2024 at 6:11 pm
Very well explained. One less known fact is that Hutu, Tutsi and Twa were social classes and not ethnicities. As you know, ethnicities are characterized by different language, culture, etc. All these are shared by Hutu, Tutsi and Twa. Rwanda instead has clans: Abasinga, Abagesera, Abagesera, etc. You can find all these clans in Hutu, Tutsi and Twa. Tutsis were the aristocracy, Hutus where the peasants, Twas were pygmies. People could move up or down the social ladder like anywhere else in the world. You could lose your aristocracy status when falling out with the King (from Tutsi to Hutu), or gain the aristocracy status as a reward from the King (from Hutu to Tutsi). In rare instances, Twas could also move up. Colonizers who found it easy to divide and rule elsewhere in Africa, were confused by the Rwandan social structure and took the easy road by changing social classes into ethnicities. And boy, were they successful! That's when they reinvented the history of Rwanda by saying Twas arrived first, then Hutus and later Tutsis.
@Robert-ux2ho
June 22, 2024 at 7:26 am
Interesting but that is not the whole of it. The people of Rwanda knew all about the history – the various tribes needed to realize that they had to live there together. Are we once again blaming Europeans because we don't unite? As a Black American, I get so angry when I see my Black brothers and Sisters hopping on boats, many times drowning to get to Europe. The situation in a particular African country is so terrible – overthrow the ruler. But let us stop giving Europeans an excuse to look down upon us. If France doesn't want immigrants – fine – stop sending your raw resources to France. Europeans forget that the reason they were able to have an empire was because they robbed and raped India, China, Southwest Asia, Africa and Latin America and the Caribbean.
@clubprojects6923
June 22, 2024 at 4:41 pm
The narrator's soft spoken voice, and the balanced tone of his discourse are, quite frankly, awesome.
@user-fj4mo9xz1c
June 22, 2024 at 5:59 pm
Subscribed, tyvm! In US and it's hard to find factual and empathetic information on Africa.
@phabebarcelona863
June 23, 2024 at 9:32 pm
Wjy did thr West go to Africa n cause divide in many parts like Africa Asia India was one but after colonisation India was divided Paklestan Cashmir Bangladesh
@justinmcnally5395
June 24, 2024 at 1:13 pm
The Rwandan genocide perfectly demonstrated the ineffectiveness of the United Nations, and willful blindness and inaction of the rest of the world.
@bigboy379
June 24, 2024 at 9:05 pm
This is an amazing channel!
@stevenwilliams2193
June 25, 2024 at 6:28 pm
Now, how can one blame Paul Kigame for his politcal tight-fist? No wonder an average Rwandan never wants a repeat of such horrifying history & prefers Kigame to stay in power.
@joshowen9054
June 27, 2024 at 12:52 pm
US (Bill Clinton) and UK (John Mayor) paid Kagame to stir conflict at Rwanda borders. France (Francois Mitterand) financed Hutu government to keep control over Rwanda. the genocide and Congo wars were the result of US/UK fighting to control north Kivu minerals. Rwanda is stealing Kivu minerals with M23 militia.
@timothyjohnson5758
June 28, 2024 at 6:56 am
Ill be damn. The French started something they couldn't finish
@EliseeNmanzi
June 30, 2024 at 10:02 am
MISLEADING INFORMATION 🙉 👎
@glennlehto-maynard942
July 1, 2024 at 9:58 pm
As a Rwandan who got out of the country before the genocide. I Thank you for putting out a very thoughtful and informative video on the subject. I know it was a lot of research work. I appreciate your hard work in gathering all the information you did, and putting it out there for more people to know about.
@albertarthurparsnips5141
July 2, 2024 at 4:25 pm
Rwanda is currently groaning in agony under the weight of oppression ! The foreign interloper maintains his unnatural, alien dominance ruthlessly ! Aided & abetted by the British Commonwealth !
@josephtwahirwa4017
July 4, 2024 at 12:45 pm
Charles Onana, Judy Rever, Pierre Pean, Peter Eirlider etc….are the true narrative writers.
@dyonomitereacher8140
July 4, 2024 at 5:46 pm
So according to the video account, the belgium, british, german and u.s. governments that STILL get the majority of wealth fro Rwanda and have been doing so since the belgium conference, did NOTHING!!! These enslavers just sat and watched. REALLY??? Well you certainly agree with the movies, news reports and school lessons in the u.s.
@sforza209
July 5, 2024 at 4:46 am
That whole continent is doomed to existence and Will always remain a continent filled with barbarism.
@m.s.e.4192
July 7, 2024 at 8:46 pm
As an African, all I can say is thank you.
@Steve-me5lf
July 8, 2024 at 3:25 am
Every culture has some genocide in its history. That’s how you maintain a culture. If you have a culture, there was genocide among your neighbors.
@Steve-me5lf
July 8, 2024 at 3:26 am
Wait a sec, is this documentary blaming colonialism for genocide? That’s crazy and casts aside history which didn’t start during colonialism era. 🤮
@pradipamahadeva8051
July 8, 2024 at 7:58 am
The Church…
@saramill5822
July 8, 2024 at 11:17 am
Evil begets evil.
@S.jega94
July 8, 2024 at 11:35 pm
This is exactly what’s happening in Nigeria and many other places in the world. The same people trying to rule over indigenous people.
@gtdcov
July 9, 2024 at 2:59 am
So the same minority was in power before and after colonialism, therefore the distinction between the ruling minority and the majority had always existed. It was not by chance that the minority was always in power. I don’t know if the distinction was intelligence or leadership was in their blood. Colonialism played a part in a linear timeline but Whitey didn’t do this, but I do know the reason. Wanna know the secret? It’s called the human condition. Stereotypes are taboo because they’re real and all the groups that make up the human race have different traits. Otherwise, how can you explain the consistent leadership role taken on by the minority? Seems to me leadership came naturally to the minority while jealousy and envy came naturally to the majority which is a ticking timẽbômb.
@dreamersdisease2481
July 9, 2024 at 8:41 am
African pain
@carlosfrancisco9645
July 10, 2024 at 8:09 am
israel supplied the guns
@masterman1001
July 11, 2024 at 12:29 pm
Woah, finally a channel that talks about african history. It's not exactly a continent that gets enough attention in Europe or elsewhere. A shame, truly.
@NigelHatcherN
July 11, 2024 at 9:31 pm
Many places have been colonized. When the colonizer left most carried on and got rich. Not in Africa. Cut it up how you like but that is how it is.
@user-de7mb9rn9w
July 12, 2024 at 11:21 am
That’s what I call a tutsi roll