HISTORICAL BACKGROUND OF MAJI MAJI WAR AND ITS EFFECTS TO THE SOUTHERN REGIONS OF TANZANIA TO DATE The Maji Maji War was an armed rebellion against German colonial rule in East Africa that took place between 1905 and 1907. The war was fought primarily in what is now Tanzania, with the southern regions of Tanzania playing a significant role. At the time, Tanzania was divided into several German colonies, including German East Africa, which encompassed present-day Tanzania, Rwanda, and Burundi. German colonial rule was characterized by harsh exploitation of the local population, including forced labor, high taxes, and land expropriation. These policies led to widespread discontent among the local population, which culminated in the Maji Maji War. The Maji Maji War started in the southern regions of Tanzania, specifically in the Matumbi Hills near the village of Nandete. This is where the legendary leader Kinjikitile Ngwale first preached the prophecy of the magic water that w...
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