Aftermath of Decolonisation of Africa
Africa gained independence in the early 1980s, but civil wars broke out due to problematic border issues and hostile tribes within nations. Colonial policies, political instability, and religious/tribal conflicts worsened the situation, leading to poverty and oppression. European settlers’ desire for control caused problems in Algeria, Zimbabwe, and South Africa.
South Africa experienced apartheid from 1948 to 1990, denying voting rights to locals. After apartheid’s end, Nelson Mandela became South Africa’s first black President in 1994. The political dynamics of the Cold War era further contributed to the disunity of African states.
Decolonisation in Africa (1951-1980)
Decolonisation of Africa was the period after World War II when the European countries gave up control of their African colonies and these territories became Independent Nations. It happened between the mid-1950s to 1975. Decolonization has become a crucial chapter in African history and impacts its political landscape, economy, and society even today. Africa faced many challenges after gaining Independence like building and forming New governments, addressing economic inequalities, and dealing with the legacy of colonialism.
In this article, we are going to learn about Decolonization in Africa, its positives and challenges. Let’s start.
Table of Content
- About Decolonization of Africa
- List of Independence of Various African Nations Since 1951
- Scramble for Africa
- Historical Background of Decolonization of Africa
- Causes of the Decolonization of Africa (Internal and External)
- Aftermath of Decolonization of Africa
- African Independence
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