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'Indigene du Congo atteint de la maladie du sommeil; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
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'Indigene du Congo atteint de la maladie du sommeil; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. Creator: Unknown
'Indigene du Congo atteint de la maladie du sommeil; L'Ouest Africain, 1914. From "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree", 1914
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Indigène du Congo atteint de la maladie du sommeil
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or "The Congo Man Suffering from Sleeping Sickness," captured in this photograph from 1914, is an evocative image from the colonial era of Central Africa. The photograph, published in the German magazine "L'Ouest Africain," depicts a Congolese man, likely from the Democratic Republic of the Congo, who appears emaciated and suffering from the parasitic disease known as sleeping sickness. Sleeping sickness, also called African trypanosomiasis, is a debilitating and often fatal disease transmitted by the tsetse fly. During the early 20th century, the disease was endemic in Central and Equatorial Africa, and European colonial powers, including Belgium in the Congo, embarked on extensive campaigns to control its spread. The man in the photograph is shown seated, with a pensive expression on his face, suggesting the weight of his illness and the challenges of living with it. His thin frame and sunken eyes underscore the severity of the disease and the difficult living conditions in the Congo during the colonial era. The photograph is a poignant reminder of the human toll of colonialism and the impact of diseases on indigenous populations. It also serves as a testament to the ongoing efforts to understand and combat illnesses, particularly those that disproportionately affect marginalized communities. This photograph, from the collection of "Grande Geographie Bong Illustree," offers a glimpse into the past, shedding light on the complex history of Africa and its people during a pivotal moment in time. Despite the unknown creator of the image, it remains a powerful and thought-provoking depiction of the human condition and the resilience of the human spirit in the face of adversity.
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