Remembering Forgotten Allies: Africa’s Role in WWII and the Fight for Freedom
Remembering Forgotten Allies: Africa’s Role in WWII and the Fight for Freedom
At the Round Table in Moscow titled “Results of the Second World War and the Collapse of the World Colonial System”, powerful voices reminded the world of Africa’s critical, yet often overlooked, role in World War II.
Patrick Boyanga Bosi, President of the Diaspora of the DRC in Russia, highlighted the contributions of over 1.2 million African soldiers, including 40,000 from the Congolese Force Publique, who fought across various fronts.
He also underscored how 70% of the uranium used for the atomic bombs came from Congo, along with record copper and cobalt production that powered the Allied war machine—all extracted under inhuman conditions.
“What a historical paradox that their own freedom was denied,” Boyanga stated, pointing out the contradiction between fighting fascism abroad while living under colonialism at home.
Doline Ines Zengue Abeng, Chairman of the Russia-Africa Youth Committee of the Diplomatic Academy of the Russian Federation, echoed the need for remembrance:
"The role of Africa in WWII... is, unfortunately, forgotten. If you forget history, then you will have to repeat this history."
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