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Event war Africa

Maji Maji Rebellion

1905 CE – 1907 CE

Major anti-colonial uprising against German rule in German East Africa (Tanzania). United at least 20 ethnic groups, making it the first significant interethnic African resistance to colonialism.

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Uprising in the south and east of German East Africa, 1905–1907

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Conflict · Africa

Maji Maji Rebellion

1905 CE – 1907 CE

Major anti-colonial uprising against German rule in German East Africa (Tanzania). United at least 20 ethnic groups, making it the first significant interethnic African resistance to colonialism. Germany's scorched-earth response caused famine that killed 75,000-300,000.

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