Please tell me you’re Italian, it would make the fact that Mussolini’s wiki page says the following:

“Benito Amilcare Andrea Mussolini[a] (29 July 1883 – 28 April 1945) was an Italian politician and journalist who, upon assuming office as Prime Minister, became the dictator of Italy from the March on Rome in 1922 until his overthrow in 1943. He was also Duce of Italian fascism upon the establishment of the Italian Fasces of Combat in 1919, and held the title until his summary execution in 1945. He founded and led the National Fascist Party (PNF). As a dictator and founder of fascism, Mussolini inspired the international spread of fascism during the interwar period.[1”

Yeah Europeans did such a great job in Europe, they did great at… checks notes… ah yes…

1. Transatlantic Slave Trade (1500s–1800s) European nations (Portugal, Britain, France, Spain, Netherlands, etc.) were central players in the transatlantic slave trade. Millions of Africans were kidnapped, sold, and shipped to the Americas to work on plantations. This decimated populations, destroyed local economies, and disrupted social structures in many African societies. Some African leaders were complicit, but the scale and violence were driven by European demand.

2. Colonialism (Late 1800s–mid 1900s) At the Berlin Conference (1884–1885), European powers literally carved up Africa among themselves without consulting a single African leader — known as the "Scramble for Africa." Countries like Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Portugal, Italy, and Spain established colonies, imposing artificial borders. Colonial rule involved: Land theft and forced labor Exploitation of natural resources (gold, rubber, diamonds, oil, etc.) Cultural erasure and imposition of European languages, religions, and education systems Violent repression of resistance movements

3. Economic Exploitation Colonies were seen as resource extraction zones for the benefit of Europe. Infrastructure (like railroads) was built not to help Africans, but to move resources to ports for export. Traditional economies were destroyed, replaced with cash-crop economies that kept colonies dependent and vulnerable. Even after independence, trade systems and companies often remained structured to favor Europe, a legacy known as neo-colonialism.

4. Artificial Borders and Divide-and-Rule Tactics Colonial powers drew arbitrary borders that grouped together hostile ethnic groups or split up cohesive ones. They used "divide and rule" strategies — favoring some ethnic or religious groups over others to maintain control. These divisions fueled post-independence conflicts, civil wars, and genocides (e.g., Rwanda, Nigeria, Sudan).

5. Post-Independence Interference European (and later U.S.) powers interfered in African politics, often to protect economic interests or during the Cold War. Backed coups, assassinated leaders, or supported dictators who allowed continued exploitation. Famous example: Belgium and the CIA’s role in the assassination of Patrice Lumumba (Congo’s first prime minister).

6. Resource Curse and Neo-Colonialism Many African countries remained trapped in dependent economic relationships, exporting raw materials while importing expensive finished goods. Multinational corporations (often based in former colonial powers) continue to profit from Africa's resources while dodging taxes and exploiting weak governance.

7. Psychological and Cultural Impact European narratives portrayed Africa as backward and inferior, justifying conquest. These narratives still linger in education systems, media, and global perceptions. The imposition of European values damaged or erased indigenous knowledge systems, languages, and identities.