HISTORY139 - Africa Part 2: Independence at Last, but Growing Pains Persist
This blog is Part 2 of the history of Africa. My previous blog, Part 1 of this subject, covered thousands of years of Africa’s history, from the emergence of the human species through colonization by European powers in the 15 th - 20 th centuries. Part 2 covers the history of African countries after they achieved independence. After an introduction to independent Africa, I will cover its history and its status today. I will finish with a look at the possible future of Africa. As usual, I will list my principal sources at the end. Introduction to Independent Africa African countries achieved independence from their European colonizers between 1847 and 1993. In 2011, Sudan’s southern territory seceded and formed a new country, the Republic of South Sudan - the 54 th and final country in Africa. For reference, a current map of the African continent is shown below - showing Africa’s 54 independent sovereign states ( 48 located ...