The 1884–1885 Berlin Conference formalised what became the Scramble for and Partition of Africa. Arguably the most consequential multilateral event in Africa’s modern history, it remains insufficiently examined, and its lasting implications are often misunderstood.
To mark 140 years since this infamous diplomatic gathering, a collective of African intellectuals is launching a series of coordinated webinars and blog posts.
Through critical analysis and insightful discussions, they will explore the enduring structures of the multilateral system shaped by the conference—one that continues to disadvantage Africa to this day.
