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Most of Africa's borders today were largely shaped during the colonial period, particularly in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, when European powers partitioned the continent without regard for existing ethnic, cultural, or political boundaries. The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 facilitated this scramble for Africa, leading to arbitrary borders that often split ethnic groups or grouped hostile communities together. As a result, many of the borders established during colonization remain in place today, contributing to ongoing conflicts and challenges in nation-building.

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