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Africa was involved in the Cold War as both the United States and the Soviet Union sought to expand their influence on the continent during decolonization. Many African nations gained independence in the 1950s and 1960s, becoming battlegrounds for competing ideologies, with the West often supporting capitalist regimes and the East backing socialist movements. Additionally, strategic resources and geopolitical interests, such as access to minerals and strategic locations, made Africa a focal point in the broader global rivalry between the superpowers. The Cold War also influenced local conflicts, as external powers provided military and financial support to various factions.

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