Nicky Mosh
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The boss said so
The colonization of African countries refers to the period from the late 19th century to the mid-20th century when European powers established political control over various regions in Africa. This period is commonly known as the Scramble for Africa. European powers established political dominance over African countries in order to exploit Africa's vast resources, such as minerals, agricultural products, and labor, to fuel industrialization and economic growth in their home countries. In 1884-1885, the Berlin Conference was convened to divide Africa among European nations. The conference disregarded African sovereignty and divided the continent into arbitrary territories without consulting or considering the interests of African peoples.
By Nicky Mosh11 months ago in The Swamp
Stomach Politics
For generations Africa was referred to as a “dark continent” though the continent is considered to have the largest mineral reserves. It is also known for its rich mineral resources and has significant deposits of various minerals that are crucial for industrial use and economic development. Some of the key minerals found in abundance in Africa include; Gold, diamond, iron ore, coal, platinum, copper, cobalt and phosphate to mention the few, yet Africa is considered a continent where high proportion of countries have significant poverty levels.
By Nicky Mosh11 months ago in The Swamp