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The Scramble for Africa was a period in the late 19th century during which European powers rapidly colonized and partitioned the African continent. Driven by the desire for resources, land, and strategic advantages, countries like Britain, France, Germany, and Belgium claimed vast territories with little regard for indigenous populations. The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 formalized this race for colonization, leading to the establishment of arbitrary borders that disregarded ethnic and cultural divisions. This colonization had profound and lasting impacts on Africa, contributing to social, political, and economic upheaval.

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