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African Independence Movements (jan 1, 1948 – jan 1, 1975)

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Various African countries seek independence from their colonial occupiers. 90% of African Land was under control of European powers. The imperial powers a) extracted wealth and resources with building little infrastructure; and b) claimed territories that did not match tribal/ cultural/ linguistic/ ethnic boundaries. This led to a long series of civil war, ethnic conflict, corruption, poverty and struggles with the newly created nations. This is still affecting modern Africa today.

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jan 1, 1948
jan 1, 1975
~ 27 years

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