African independence movement

The African independence movement was a series of efforts by countries on the continent to gain freedom from colonial rule imposed by European powers after World War II. Africans sought self-governance, political sovereignty, and economic control, motivated by issues like injustice, exploitation, and a desire for national identity. These movements involved protests, negotiations, and sometimes armed struggle. Ultimately, most African nations achieved independence in the 1950s and 1960s, shaping their own governments and futures, marking a significant shift from colonization to self-determination across the continent.