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African Apocalypse
Season 1
French army officer Paul Voulet forged a path of unspeakable barbarity across the African state of Niger in an attempt to expand France's colonial empire. In this fascinating history documentary, British-Nigerian poet Femi Nylander travels to the country to discover the modern-day impact of atrocities that took place over a century ago. Who was Voulet and why did he commit these hideous acts?
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- S1 E1 - African ApocalypseMay 21, 20221 h 28 minTV-MAFrench army officer Paul Voulet forged a path of unspeakable barbarity across the African state of Niger in an attempt to expand France's colonial empire. In this fascinating history documentary, British-Nigerian poet Femi Nylander travels to the country to discover the modern-day impact of atrocities that took place over a century ago. Who was Voulet and why did he commit these hideous acts?Free trial of BBC Select
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