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The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 marked the beginning of European powers dividing Africa among themselves, with no African representation. European nations sought control of Africa's resources and to "develop and civilise" the continent.

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The Berlin Conference (1884-1885) was a meeting where European colonial powers divided Africa among themselves. No African nations were invited or represented. In 1880, 10 percent of Africa was By 1914, 90 percent of Africa was under European control under European control L . Only Liberia and Ethiopia remained independent by the start of World War 1, with all other African territories controlled by Britain, France, Germany, Belgium, Italy, Spain and Portugal. The event concluded on February 26,1885, with the signing of the General Act.

Colonising Africa: What happened at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885?

This month marks 140 years since Western powers sidelined Africans and carved up ‘ownership’ of the continent.
Shola Lawal (Al Jazeera)
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