While European nations maintained colonial forts along the coast of Africa since the eighteenth century, Europeans did not control large portions of the continent and did not formally colonize until the ninetee
How did the berlin conference impact the boundaries of Africa? Berlin Conference's Impact on Boundaries in Africa: The Berlin Conference was an international summit held in 1884 and 1885, hosted by the German Empire to have nations of Europe come to an agreement on colonial division of the...
South Africa is known for its light and shadow: Nelson Mandela's moral leadership in constructing a "rainbow nation" on the one hand, and horrifying inequality as a legacy of apartheid on the other. South Africa's post-apartheid economy is not only unequal but also stagnant. This chapter ...
Nigeria contains more historic cultures and empires than any other nation in Africa. They date as far back as the 5th Century BC when communities lived around the southern slopes of the Jos plateau, which are now called the Nok people. The first important centralized state to influence Nigeria...
W: How did the students like you, for example, study then? M: We didn't study very hard, because we didn't have to. We didn't have all this fantastic competition that you have today. Mmm. We were always made to feel that getting a first degree in the Arts faculty was not prep...
"What they did to my country, seeing my parents… As a man it makes you feel useless," Usman said, breaking down weeping as he spoke with us. "They stole our possessions, burnt down our home… I even see Wagner soldiers riding on my motorbike with my name still on it." ...
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The United Nations listis probably the best to work off. It’s pretty expansive. It’s not TOO political (more on that in a second). And if you’re recognized by the UN then realistically you’re pretty much a country. So they say they have 193 members. So that means there are 193...
This demonstrates some of the political impact that the Second World War had had, not only on the borders of Europe which were determined during this period but also the shift in power and significant changes made to colonies, as a result of the war. The demise of the European Great Power...
Trade connects Africa’s nations to global markets, increasing their visibility and influence on the world stage. As a result, trade has unfolded economic benefits for Africa, generating revenue for governments and businesses, creating job opportunities, reducing property, and fostering economic growth....