List of Independence of Various African Nations Since 1951
Year |
African Nations Independence |
Colonial Power |
---|---|---|
1951 |
Libya becomes the first African nation to gain independence |
Italy |
1952 |
Mau-Mau insurgency in Kenya begins |
Great Britain |
1956 |
Morocco and Tunisia gained independence |
France |
1957 |
Ghana is the first British colony to gain independence |
Great Britain |
1960 |
Congo gains independence from Belgium. |
Belgium |
1961 |
Sierra Leone and Tanzania gains independence |
Great Britain |
1962 |
Algeria becomes an independent nation |
France |
1963 |
Kenya becomes an independent nation |
Great Britain |
1964 |
Malawi and Zambia become independent |
Great Britain |
1965 |
Gambia gains independence |
Great Britain |
1966 |
Botswana and Lesotho gains independence |
Great Britain |
1975 |
Angola and Mozambique become independent |
Portugal |
1980 |
Zimbabwe becomes independent |
Great Britain |
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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