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Why Did the U.S. Support Africa’s Most Notorious Dictator? History of DR Congo(Part2)
Part 1→th-cam.com/video/7NsE0j4rIaA/w-d-xo.html
Why did the United States support Mobutu Sese Seko, one of Africa’s most notorious dictators? In this video, we explore the rise and fall of Mobutu, the leader of Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo), who ruled for 32 years from 1965 to 1997.
Known for his iconic leopard-print hat, Mobutu was backed by the US and other Western countries during the Cold War. Despite receiving billions in aid, he exploited the nation’s resources, monopolized power, and left the Congolese people in extreme poverty. His regime marked one of the darkest periods in Congo’s history, with a collapsing economy and widespread starvation.
We’ll take you through Congo’s history-from its struggle for independence from Belgian colonial rule, through Mobutu’s corrupt dictatorship, to the devastating Second Congo War, also called Africa's World War.
Discover the untold story of how colonialism, Cold War politics, and internal conflicts shaped the Democratic Republic of the Congo. If you’re interested in African history, global politics, or the impact of dictatorships, this video is for you.
About:
Kanta is a Japanese TH-camr who mainly explains global issues by covering poverty, conflict, and environmental issues around the world.
My Japanese TH-cam channel is
th-cam.com/channels/LubQ17jEPLmYmfQ0KW7dGA.html
Unless otherwise noted, the photos and videos are used just for helping viewers understand the content, and do not necessarily link the content of the video to specific individuals, groups, places, or goods in the photos and videos. It is not intended to infringe on the right of publicity of anyone appearing in the photos or videos.
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How Western Powers Exploited DR Congo: A 500-Year History(Part1)
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The Democratic Republic of Congo, located in the heart of central Africa, has endured a long history of exploitation driven by greed and colonial ambition. Often referred to as “a history of repeated exploitation,” Congo’s past is marked by immense suffering and resilience. In this video, we explore 500 years of Congo's history, focusing on two significant periods in the first half: The Transat...
Why Bhutan, the "Happiest Country", is No Longer Happy: The Shocking Reason
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Bhutan is often celebrated as the "land of happiness," known for prioritizing Gross National Happiness over economic wealth. It’s a place that many associate with contentment and harmony. But in recent years, cracks have appeared in this image. Reports of declining happiness levels and rising crime rates have raised questions about what’s really happening in Bhutan. Why is Bhutan, once a global...
Why Japan Ranks So Low in Global Generosity: The Surprising Reasons
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Did you know that an international survey found that “Japan is the coldest country in the world to strangers”? The Charities Aid Foundation, a British charity organization, has been publishing the “World Giving Index,” or “World Helping Index,” every year since 2009. In the overall ranking for the year 2021, Japan ranked the worst and 114th out of 114 countries surveyed. Is Japan the coldest co...
Zanzibar’s Slave Market: Walking Through a Dark History
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I am now in Stone Town, Zanzibar Island, in Tanzania. Stone Town was once the center of the slave trade. We came to the site of the former slave market, where the slave trade actually took place, and to the Anglican Cathedral. In this video, I will actually enter a slave chamber and hear from a guide how slaves lived there at that time. Then I will walk through the beautiful stone streets of th...
Inside Tanzania's World Heritage City in Africa: Seeing the Slave Trade in Stone Town, Zanzibar
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I am now in Stone Town, Zanzibar Island, in Tanzania. Stone Town was once the center of the slave trade. We came to the site of the former slave market, where the slave trade actually took place, and to the Anglican Cathedral. In this video, we actually enter the church built on top of the former slave market and hear about the history of the slave trade from a local guide. About: Kanta is a Ja...
Real Life in Tanzania: Bribery and Struggles in Zanzibar, Africa
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Zanzibar is often seen as a tropical paradise, but for many locals, daily life tells a different story. In this video, we explore the struggles faced by residents as they contend with police bribery, economic hardship, and the challenges of everyday survival. Join us as we uncover the other side of paradise that tourists rarely see." About: Kanta is a Japanese TH-camr who mainly explains global...
Arriving in Zanzibar: Discover Africa's Most Beautiful Island
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The Republic of Tanzania is a country in the eastern part of the African continent. We now come to Zanzibar Island, an island in the Indian Ocean in Tanzania. While Zanzibar Island is a resort destination for tourists from all over the world, it also has a negative history of prosperity due to the slave trade. We visited Zanzibar Island in Tanzania, which has both a history of poverty and prosp...
Tanzania’s Slave Trade Legacy: Voices from Bagamoyo
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Part 1 is here. th-cam.com/video/859DR7WifrI/w-d-xo.htmlsi=Vi8RE6F5A4w-MHc1 In this video, we visit Bagamoyo, a town in the Republic of Tanzania, located on the east coast of Africa, to learn about the history of the slave trade and current local life. Bagamoyo was once a prosperous town in the slave trade led by Arab traders. Large numbers of Africans were brought to Bagamoyo from the interior...
Inside Tanzania’s Town Built on the Slave Trade’s Dark Past
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Travel to Bagamoyo, a town in Tanzania that was once the center of the East African slave trade. Bagamoyo, which means "lay down your heart" in Swahili, was where slaves were hunted from the interior of Africa and brought before being sold to the island of Zanzibar across the coast from Tanganyika. In this video, we visit Bagamoyo's unforgettable remnants of the past, including its slave holdin...
2000 Years of Tradition: Why Has Female Genital Mutilation Persisted in Africa?
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2000 Years of Tradition: Why Has Female Genital Mutilation Persisted in Africa?
Why is Africa Poor Despite Abundant Natural Resources?
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Why is Africa Poor Despite Abundant Natural Resources?
The Untold Story: 3 Reasons Why the War in Eastern DR Congo is Underreported (Part 2)
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The Untold Story: 3 Reasons Why the War in Eastern DR Congo is Underreported (Part 2)
6 Million Dead: Eastern DR Congo's War Explained (Part 1)
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6 Million Dead: Eastern DR Congo's War Explained (Part 1)
The World's Most Unequal Country: Shocking Realities Revealed
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The World's Most Unequal Country: Shocking Realities Revealed
3 Reasons Why DR Congo Is A Microcosm of the World's Darkness
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3 Reasons Why DR Congo Is A Microcosm of the World's Darkness
I Contracted a Deadly Infection in DR Congo: Here's What I Learned
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I Contracted a Deadly Infection in DR Congo: Here's What I Learned
Inside DR Congo's Gold Mines: The Brutal Reality (Episode 8)
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Inside DR Congo's Gold Mines: The Brutal Reality (Episode 8)
Inside DR Congo’s War-Torn Village: Unbelievable Stories Revealed(Episode 7)
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Inside DR Congo’s War-Torn Village: Unbelievable Stories Revealed(Episode 7)
Inside DR Congo's Poorest Area: The Harsh Reality Facing Children (Episode 6)
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Inside DR Congo's Poorest Area: The Harsh Reality Facing Children (Episode 6)
Exploring DR Congo's Poorest Village: Where No Foreigners Visit (Episode 5)
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Exploring DR Congo's Poorest Village: Where No Foreigners Visit (Episode 5)
Entering the Most Dangerous Jungle in DR Congo: Armed groups are active (Episode 4)
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Entering the Most Dangerous Jungle in DR Congo: Armed groups are active (Episode 4)
Shopping at the Most Expensive Supermarket in the Poorest Country (Episode 3)
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Shopping at the Most Expensive Supermarket in the Poorest Country (Episode 3)
Inside DR Congo's Poorest Life: The Harsh Reality You Must See (Episode 2)
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Inside DR Congo's Poorest Life: The Harsh Reality You Must See (Episode 2)
Walking Streets of the Poorest Area in DR Congo: No Foreigners Visit (Episode 1)
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Walking Streets of the Poorest Area in DR Congo: No Foreigners Visit (Episode 1)
The Hidden Influence: How France Still Controls Africa Through the CFA Franc (Part 2)
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The Hidden Influence: How France Still Controls Africa Through the CFA Franc (Part 2)
The Dark Truth About France's Exploitation of Africa (Part1)
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The Dark Truth About France's Exploitation of Africa (Part1)
Why Was Ethiopia Never Colonized by Europe?
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Why Was Ethiopia Never Colonized by Europe?
3 Reasons Why Africa Failed to Resist European Colonial Rule
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3 Reasons Why Africa Failed to Resist European Colonial Rule
3 Reasons Why "Niger" is the Hardest Country on Earth to Survive
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3 Reasons Why "Niger" is the Hardest Country on Earth to Survive

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  • @KantafromJapan
    @KantafromJapan 6 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello! Thanks for watching my video. I am Kanta, a youtuber from Japan. In order to let as many people as possible know about world issues, I have started posting videos in English. I will mainly post videos that have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times in Japan, translated into English, so I hope you will subscribe to my channel. Thank you! th-cam.com/channels/_7QV4KdWGSpjbkzwesgmkQ.html

  • @deadby15
    @deadby15 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Has the us ever failed to support worst dictators?

  • @michaelngaiwa1103
    @michaelngaiwa1103 7 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Is it mainly for exploitation that the extremist group fights for or because they also want farming areas for their lands

  • @10litehouse
    @10litehouse 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Amazing content man. I never knew the full extent of damage King Leopold II dealt upon the people of Congo, now I know. I bet his descendants and European descendants in general are still reaping the benefits of generational wealth. They don’t deserve anything. Anyways keep up the great work, you’ve earned my subscription!!

    • @KantafromJapan
      @KantafromJapan 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Thank you so much! I have been struggling with spreading my videos but your one comment me motivated a lot. Please watch part2 as well!

  • @KantafromJapan
    @KantafromJapan 15 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello! Thanks for watching my video. I am Kanta, a youtuber from Japan. In order to let as many people as possible know about world issues, I have started posting videos in English. I will mainly post videos that have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times in Japan, translated into English, so I hope you will subscribe to my channel. Thank you! th-cam.com/channels/_7QV4KdWGSpjbkzwesgmkQ.html

  • @wiwidity
    @wiwidity 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    PR of Butan convinced the world that they are happiest country. But the facts are not that optimistic and blaming that on technology shows incompetence of their government/social system to face reality. Or in simple words, they (rich and privileged) lied, they used magic to convince their own people that they are happy. Never works, and every political system does that

  • @KantafromJapan
    @KantafromJapan 25 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Hello! Thanks for watching my video. I am Kanta, a youtuber from Japan. In order to let as many people as possible know about world issues, I have started posting videos in English. I will mainly post videos that have been viewed hundreds of thousands of times in Japan, translated into English, so I hope you will subscribe to my channel. Thank you! th-cam.com/channels/_7QV4KdWGSpjbkzwesgmkQ.html

  • @sulblazer
    @sulblazer 26 วันที่ผ่านมา

    I don't think happiness should be a life goal. I think purpose and meaning should be the focus....happiness is incidental. Everything you discussed in your video dilutes and degrades a person's focus and becomes a distraction to finding purpose.

  • @HohepaTreanor
    @HohepaTreanor 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

    Census is just another form of spying just like Birth certificates

    • @HohepaTreanor
      @HohepaTreanor 27 วันที่ผ่านมา

      Their westernization is the cause cause and effect

  • @lococooc699
    @lococooc699 หลายเดือนก่อน

    dude that doesn't sound good at all and what you say doesn't make it better. I have heard of a lot of racism and Alienation in Japan. but you are right. Inconvenience makes for a better life

  • @franklee663
    @franklee663 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The most important thing is that Japanese dont trust Japanese and most Japanese dont speak another language. Japan is a closed society and Japan wants to be closed because of the politicians and Japan has no soverignity, it is still a colony of US.

  • @nawezajossardprosper8785
    @nawezajossardprosper8785 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I live in Canada and made it my mission to know most of my neighbors, and suddenly the world opens up,.....

  • @mike_m
    @mike_m หลายเดือนก่อน

    My son, deprive not the poor of his living, and do not keep needy eyes waiting. Do not grieve the one who is hungry, nor anger a man in want. Do not add to the troubles of an angry mind, nor delay your gift to a beggar. Do not reject an afflicted suppliant, nor turn your face away from the poor. Do not avert your eye from the needy, nor give a man occasion to curse you; for if in bitterness of soul he calls down a curse upon you, his Creator will hear his prayer. - Sirach 4:1-6

  • @mike_m
    @mike_m หลายเดือนก่อน

    Give alms from your possessions to all who live uprightly, and do not let your eye begrudge the gift when you make it. Do not turn your face away from any poor man, and the face of God will not be turned away from you. - Tobit 4:7

  • @RashidJan-uv4yq
    @RashidJan-uv4yq หลายเดือนก่อน

    Plz help moneydosometing A/cpk09unil0109000295786898

  • @jameskamau2496
    @jameskamau2496 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I missed your articles.Japan and Asians in general need to change their attitude about others.They tend to coalesce on their race.No wonder you miss the African warmth and friendliness.Welcome back.

    • @theboredprogrammer1114
      @theboredprogrammer1114 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I don't think we Filipinos are this cold. Maybe being predominantly Christian plays a factor.

    • @txquartz
      @txquartz หลายเดือนก่อน

      ​@@theboredprogrammer1114i don't think it's about christianity, but rather if the local religion places an emphasis on good works. Taiwanese Buddhism does this, for example, even as Japanese Buddhism does not.

  • @Bejonastv5591
    @Bejonastv5591 หลายเดือนก่อน

    my dream country want to go there Almighty Japan

  • @abetteryounow6484
    @abetteryounow6484 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Any nations sold their own can never be trusted!

  • @prasadhapuarachchi7337
    @prasadhapuarachchi7337 หลายเดือนก่อน

    After independence why the government not develop the country and not served their people well. Like other African country’s politicians start to corruption. it’s so sad 😢

    • @KantafromJapan
      @KantafromJapan หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for your comment. After independence, many African countries have indeed struggled with corruption and development issues, often rooted in complex histories, including the impact of the slave trade and colonial exploitation, as seen here in Zanzibar. The legacy of these systems left lasting challenges, and while corruption remains a problem in many areas, there are also many people who are dedicated to building a better future for their communities. I introduced their effort on the other videos, so I will be happy if you watch them as well.

  • @Bejonastv5591
    @Bejonastv5591 หลายเดือนก่อน

    nigeria is the poverty capital

  • @papabearvlog486
    @papabearvlog486 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow that's awesome

  • @nisreenraqssharqi2703
    @nisreenraqssharqi2703 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing the beautiful nature and people of Zanzibar! I especially loved the last conversation bit. It’s heartwarming to see you connect with the local community like that.

    • @KantafromJapan
      @KantafromJapan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you for watching me video! I am happy to see your comment. Please watch the next video again!

  • @okothbenard205
    @okothbenard205 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

    It’s so fascinating that this kind of history only ends in our high school education. I wish we set days and activities maybe a festival to remember slave trade

    • @KantafromJapan
      @KantafromJapan 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Hi Benard. This is Kanta. Thank you for watching my video!

    • @okothbenard205
      @okothbenard205 2 หลายเดือนก่อน

      @@KantafromJapan your welcome thank you for sharing this important information. Am so glad that we who can not understand Japanese can also watch your videos

  • @no-name13
    @no-name13 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    さすがに服ボロいな 戦時中育ちの親に育てられて極端にもったいながりのワタシでも雑巾にして捨てるレベル

  • @Amazoncongodendroidarbortree
    @Amazoncongodendroidarbortree 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Appreciate all your congo videos👍🇨🇬🇨🇩💚🌲🌳

    • @KantafromJapan
      @KantafromJapan 3 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much for watching my videos😊

  • @simonomar1637
    @simonomar1637 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    May god have mercy upon him and bless him amin

  • @FranciscooViana
    @FranciscooViana 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Congrats on the great video

    • @KantafromJapan
      @KantafromJapan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you so much!

  • @kristiaan1
    @kristiaan1 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    “countries such as Europe and the United States”

  • @bethhaines6340
    @bethhaines6340 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Girls deserve to have an education they've got the right to go to school to make something of themselves and to make their dreams come true

  • @bethhaines6340
    @bethhaines6340 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Submission be stuffed

  • @bethhaines6340
    @bethhaines6340 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Fgm is dumb

  • @RevDrDeniseElizabethHall
    @RevDrDeniseElizabethHall 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This video short displays the tip of the iceberg, when it comes to the Motherland’s ecosystems (economic & ecological). Embedded Abrahamic theological religiosity as disserved misleading dogma and doctrinal perspectives have created ‘shackled souls’, who believe in a Eurocentric Patriarchal supremacy of power and privilege! A webinar would not be able to cover the millennia of dehumanization! This is especially evident in the commodification for ‘melanized darker hued’peoples of the global majority!

  • @ccb.8603
    @ccb.8603 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    their country is not poor just because they don't have the same means as any other cultures. And when they have other people from different countries come in are they there are to assist?

  • @AbdirahmanMuhumed-ng6uh
    @AbdirahmanMuhumed-ng6uh 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Somalia Hanoolaato

  • @leoveenman3674
    @leoveenman3674 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Wow, Africa became rich from selling slaves, who would have that. That's why they never asked for reparations. Because they would have to pay reparations to all of the descendants of sold Africans.

  • @bethhaines6340
    @bethhaines6340 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Three yr old was married to a 22 yr old man that's depraved and perverted child sexual abuse her now ex husband will have to answer to God for what he did

  • @qdog7119
    @qdog7119 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Its hard to feel sorry for these children when millions of men in america are forced to pay child support without the option to op out like women who can choose abortion

  • @ΝίκηΧανδρή
    @ΝίκηΧανδρή 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    When women have no sexual pleasure, they don't give a sh!! About men, men are only bank accounts

  • @iamfish9223
    @iamfish9223 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    That’s disgusting! Putting a kid through that just because you want to?! Unbelievable.

  • @cmendy1809
    @cmendy1809 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Religion fused with tradition, creating a centuries-old practice, still backed by one religion, Islam. (FGM is praised in a few hadith)

  • @justabouteverything8325
    @justabouteverything8325 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I really like this line... People may have limited power, but they are not powerless... I did hear about this in one of the series thank you for d detailed video... I have subscribed to ur channel

    • @KantafromJapan
      @KantafromJapan 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thank you very much for your comment. It encourages me...I am glad for your subscribing!

  • @dildotbaggins1353
    @dildotbaggins1353 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    With my families tribe it was to "prepare for the pain of being a woman" the point is to suffer. After my sister was cut she was shipped off to the rainforest with her legs bound and had to not die. If you do not die, you are seen as "counsumed by the rainforest and reborn as a woman" an issue is it is the WOMEN who are continuing this. Many men do not want this practice, and they are not involved typically. The elders do this. when my sister was protesting, the women found her and attacked her. She felt so betrayed. What is sad is when i spoke to the older women they said "they took everything from us, this is all we have"

  • @ravensfaire8542
    @ravensfaire8542 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    The lengths some people will go to control others is disgusting. Thank you for bringing this more to light, more people need to know that things like this happen.

  • @sihleftthem
    @sihleftthem 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    This is sad

  • @Vmurmur
    @Vmurmur 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Tax havens play a big role.

  • @pranavjha2303
    @pranavjha2303 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    bro this not 2000 years ,its only 1400 to 1500 years old cult idology

  • @jernejvasic9585
    @jernejvasic9585 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    yeah, no.

  • @visible3467
    @visible3467 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😳

  • @leahwalker7852
    @leahwalker7852 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    😢😢😢. It’s beyond SICK!!!! Poor babies 😢😢😢. It’s got to be STOPPED !!!!!!!

  • @odyg.7819
    @odyg.7819 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Low impulse control