26/11/2025
Missionaries, Colonial Authority, and the Repression of African Intellectualism.
The missionary activities in Africa, conducted under European powers, were not solely focused on the dissemination of religion. In the Congo Free State, King Leopold II utilized missionaries as tools for political and economic domination. They staffed educational institutions and healthcare facilities, documenting local cultures, and providing moral justification to European audiences. Even when some missionaries resisted the injustices taking place, the system relied on their presence to uphold stability and validate imperial claims....
