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The 1960's. By 1969 only five European colonies remained on the Continent of Africa, three of which were Portugese, one French and one Spanish. The UK did, however, regain sovereignty over Zimbabwe in 1979 and the country reverted back to Colony status until independence in 1980.

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Beginning in 1960. The African colonies gained independence. But they really gained their independence in 1966.

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