The history of colonialism in Africa is usually told through muskets, missionaries, and merchants.
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"Until the lions have their own historians, the history of the hunt will always glorify the hunter" -Chinua Achebe
It is a common misconception that the heightened visibility of soldiers in the public arena is a sign of political instability and unrest. Indeed, especially on the African continent where the pages of post-colonial history are dominated by accounts of military coups, one dominant argument that still persists (mainly from academics and members of...