Mgr. Camboni’s Struggle for Slavery and Abolition

Using research from the thousands of letters and documents left by Mgr. Daniele Comboni, a 19th-century Italian missionary and abolitionist, Sindani Kiangu explores the complexities and drama of east African slavery. In his talk, Kiangu underlines the faith of this man who believed that it was not possible to “develop” Africa without taking into account its inhabitants’ humanity. Kiangu also links Combonis faith to 21st century efforts to improve the lives of Africans.