Because of their inability to maintain a stable democracy in the wake of independence.
after WWII
The negritude movement encouraged independence because it encouraged Africans to value their heritage and it rejected the view held by colonial powers of African cultures.
false
Portugal
Western African kingdoms prospered because they controlled the West African trade routes. In addition to that, kingdoms like Mali exported ivory, gold, and salt (among other goods), which were always in high demand.
after WWII
it encouraged African self rule and independence from Europe nova-net
Ethiopia
It caused problems for certain African tribal regions due to colonial boundaries drawn over established borders. On top of tribal issues, people within thoses groups either accepted the colonial powers or revolted.
South Africa.
Cultural, outsider
after WWII
it encouraged African self rule and independence from Europe nova-net
The result of growing nationalism and Pan-Africanism was increased resistance by African nations against European colonization and exploitation. This led to a push for decolonization and independence across the African continent, ultimately shifting power dynamics in European-African relations.
Many African nations are multiethnic, since they have kept their colonial borders after independence. Many of them have English or French as an official language.
Ethiopia and Sudan
European languages became official in some West African nations due to colonialism. During the colonial period, European powers such as France, Britain, and Portugal established control over these regions and imposed their languages as the administrative and educational languages. This led to the continued use of European languages even after these countries gained independence.