Africa’s Panhandle Border: The Caprivi Strip’s Unusual History
Charles Muchoki | Africa Guardian Namibia’s peculiar panhandle-shaped border, known as the Caprivi Strip, traces its origins to an unusual colonial agreement between Britain and Germany in the late 19th century. At the time, European powers carved up Africa into colonies, often creating borders with little regard for geography or practicality. Germany faced a logistical challenge connecting its colonies:…
