European languages are spoken in Africa today primarily due to colonization by European countries. The imposition of European languages during the colonial period resulted in them becoming official languages in many African countries. Additionally, ongoing economic, political, and social ties with European countries have contributed to the continued use of these languages in Africa.
The European Nations placed mandates which places a country under the control of another power by international agreement.
The departure of European nations.
The European colonization of Africa had wide-ranging effects on the continent. It led to the exploitation of African resources, the imposition of European rule and systems of governance, the displacement and marginalization of African cultures and societies, and the establishment of racial hierarchies. It also contributed to economic underdevelopment and political instability in many African countries.
Linguistic Evidence
North Africa's location contributed to cultural diffusion because of its Mediterranean location
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The European Nations placed mandates which places a country under the control of another power by international agreement.
The diversity of languages in West Africa can be attributed to the region's long history of migration, trade, and colonization, which have all contributed to the mixing of different cultures and languages. Additionally, many indigenous ethnic groups in West Africa have their own distinct languages, leading to a rich linguistic landscape in the region.
This is based on retained African culture which are strictly from Africa and brought to the Caribbean for example, linguistic. It can also been seen through sycretinism.
The European Partitoning was a result of the Berlin conference. this was wen Africa was divided by the European powers.
Almost 90 % of Africa was under European control by then.