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 		Darwinism and Colonialism in Africa
While Charles Darwin made a significant breakthrough in science, some of his followers - Social Darwinists, used his theory to justify conflicts and exploitation of man.
British Diplomacy in Rhodesia 1965-1980
The war of liberation or Chimurenga and Britain's search for majority rule were the two main conflicting forces shaping the history of Rhodesia from 1965 to 1980.
External Actors in Zimbabwe's War of Liberation
The Commonwealth and Frontline States were two important groups of countries which exerted great influence on the course of Zimbabwe's struggle for independence.
UN Arbitration in Colonial Rhodesia
Britain constituted an obstacle to UN arbitration in Rhodesia during the liberation struggle. It became clear to Africans that independence was their responsibility.
Africa and the Liberation Struggle in Rhodesia
Zimbabwe's liberation struggle and the attainment of independence owed greatly to many external players. Among them were the OAU and its liberation Committee.
Agents of Apartheid John Vorster and Ian Smith
As African nationalists intensified their guerrilla campaigns against the white minority government of Ian Smith, John Vorster also increased his support for Smith.
Colonialism and Ethnicity in Africa
As stated by historian John Middleton, "it was during colonialism that the ethnic categories which designate different human groups gained quasi definitive rigidity".
The Plantation Economy of German Kamerun
The plantation economy of German Kamerun brought about wage slavery, a precedence which was followed even after the Germans were driven from the territory after 1916.
Zimbabwe's Road to Freedom and Land Reclamation
The nationalist struggle in Zimbabwe was largely a fight to end white domination over African land. After independence in 1980, a new chapter opened with land reclamation
Understanding Zimbabwe's Land Crisis
Zimbabwe's land crisis is a problem deeply rooted in the history of British colonial administration in Africa. It began with Cecil Rhodes and his BSAC.
Colonialism and Land Conflicts in Africa
The colonial period marked a dramatic turn in the use of land in Africa. This revolution is responsible for the recurrence of land crises throughout post-colonial Africa.
French Colonial Policy In Africa
The dubious military connection between France and her former colonies in Africa is not only a colonial legacy but a continuation of Direct Rule or neocolonialism.
German Colonial Policy in Africa
Between 884 and 1916, Germany exercised brutal control over its African colonies. This was inspired by the Herensvolk or the "master race theory."
Belgian Colonial Policy in Africa
The Rwandan genocide of 1994 and the conflict in the Congo are the most visible legacies of Belgian colonial rule in Africa.
Portuguese Colonialism in Africa
Portugal stands out in the colonial debate because "she boasted the most and did the least." This is Walter Rodney's assessment of Portuguese colonial rule in Africa
Colonialism And Imperialism, Africa's Twin Woes
The period of European colonialism in Africa was marked by ruthless exploitation. It also marked a turning point in African development and civilization.
Frantz Fanon and African Liberation
Frantz Fanon was one of the leading advocates of violence in the anti-colonial struggle in Africa. Since Fanon's death, however, Africa has not known peace.
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 		Gender, Labour and Polygamy in Shona Society
If a picture speaks a thousand words, none does so more eloquently than the cover photo of An Ill-Fated People on gender imbalances in pre-colonial Zimbabwe.
Europeans Dominate Africa
By 1914, almost the whole of Africa was colonized by Europeans. For the Africans, there were benefits in this situation but there were also serious disadvantages.
The effect of French colonisation in Africa
France had the most numbers of colonies in Africa after Great Britain. French colonies included Algeria and Tunisa
The Legacy of British Colonisation in Africa
Great Britain began colonising small parts of Africa in the latter part of the 18th century
Trading History of Angola
Angola is a country on the Southwestern part of Africa. The original inhabitants of Angola were Bushmen.
Early Inhabitants of Algeria
The original inhabitants of Algeria were the Berbers. Berbers were commonly found on the northern cost of Africa. Because of that the area was known as the Barbary Coast.
Tumultuous Times in Central African Republic
The Central African Republic was formed between 1000 BC and 1000 AD by people who moved in from surrounding areas such as Cameroon and Sudan.
Transatlantic Trade History of Cape Verde
The republic of Cape Verde previously existed as uninhabited islands. The islands were discovered by the Portuguese who began colonizing them in the fifteenth century.
Arabian Conquests of Early Egypt
Egypt's history dates back to about 700,000 years ago as evidenced by the fossils of early man who lived in the region.
Origins of Basuto Land
Lesotho is located in southern Africa. However, the country has not always been known as Lesotho. It was initially known as Basuto Land.
Uganda's Earliest Immigrants
Uganda's early occupants include the Hamitic and Bantu people which helped to form the country's rich history.
Gabon Economy Helped Shape the Region
The Fang and Mpongwe People were traders and were Gabon's early entrepreneurs. They traded slaves then later ivory and wood.
European Influence on Africa
European powers did not deem it necessary to divide Africa amongst themselves during the Colonial Era. This gave rise to the creation of indigenous political entities.
The Anglo-Zulu War of 1879
The British government adopted "total war" in their ambition to eradicate the power of the Zulu kingdom in their conquest of South Africa.
Krotoa a.k.a Eva of the Cape
The Dutch named her Eva. Among the Khoisan, she was Krotoa. From her marriage to Pieter van Meerhoff, to a lonely end on Robben Island, Colonialism shaped her life.
The Second Anglo Boer War
The Anglo Boer War (sometimes known as the South African War) was fought between the Boer Republics of the Orange Free State and Transvaal and the British Empire.
The Battle of Isandhlwana
The Battle of Isandhlwana was fought in South Africa on the 22nd January 1879 between Imperial British forces and the army of Zulu King Cetshwayo.
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