A Brief History of European Colonization in Africa

This clip, narrated by Kevin Spacey, comes from the feature documentary Uganda Rising. It shows how Africa was carved up by European colonial forces, using divide and rule policies that continue to have devastating effects on those living in those countries to this day.

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