Belgian Kings Leopold I and II Killed 10 Million People in Africa

By Piri · 2026-05-11

The colonial rule of Belgian Kings Leopold I and II in Congo led to the deaths of approximately 10 million Africans from 1876 to 1908. The article also covers resistance movements in Congo and other African regions during this period, including events such as the Maji Maji Uprising and the Pan-African Conference.

Chapters

1. The Belgian Conquest of the Congo
2. Colonial Resistances in Africa
3. The Birth of Pan-African Movements
4. African Revolts Against the World War

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