Until 1963, Companhia de Diamantes de Angola relied on forced labour in its diamond mines, making it arguably the last major employer in colonial Africa to uphold such practices. My IHR blog examines the economic forces that sustained this system and what finally brought about its end. #Angola
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What drives the transformation of oppressive institutions, and how does this affect economic development amongst those working under European colonial rule in Africa? Read @leodolan.bsky.social's post on The Great Spurt: ihrthegreatspurt.wordpress.com/2024/12/03/w...
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