Youth Meets: How does German colonialism affect you?
The German colonial administration in East Africa from 1885 to 1918 imposed exploitative taxes like the so-called 'head tax' and forced Africans to grow cash crops such as cotton for German profit. Although independence came decades later, the economic and social effects last until today. So, how can these historical injustices be dealt with today?
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