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Why Africa's Borders Are a Disaster: The Scramble's Lasting Curse

In the late 19th century, European powers carved up Africa with zero knowledge of its people. The result? Borders that split ethnic groups across dozens of countries. This video breaks down the shocking long-term effects: more civil wars, political discrimination, and poverty that persists today. Based on a landmark study by Stelios Michalopoulos and Elias Papaioannou, we reveal how arbitrary lines drawn in Berlin still fuel conflict and inequality. Watch to understand why Africa's map is a ticking time bomb.