Various European powers (Great Britain, France, Italy, Portugal, Spain, Belgium, and Germany).
France did.
England
In terms of land, France controlled most of it. Spain, Portugal and the United Kingdom did have sizable colonies in West Africa, though.
No single country controlled it but the Portuguese were the first to make it around the Africa. So they had "control" for a while but the Dutch, British, and Spanish all Tried to get into it with the Dutch being the most successful.
russia
France did.
Before World War I, European powers such as Great Britain, France, Belgium, Germany, Portugal, and Italy controlled the majority of Africa through the process of colonialism. They established colonies and protectorates across the continent, exploiting its resources and exerting control over the indigenous populations.
The percentage of Africa that was controlled by the two countries with the most territory is 68%
France controlled Morocco, Algeria, Tunisia, Niger, and most of northwest Africa until after World War II.
England
Great Britain.
EUROPE
guinea
Sudan and ethiopia
Great Britain controlled a lot of the African country. They were the leader in colonizing during that time period.
The Roman Empire never ruled the world.AT their largest point they controlled most of Europe, and parts of Africa and Asia.
British