African Partition

The African Partition refers to the division of the continent into separate territories mainly by European colonial powers during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, particularly through the “Scramble for Africa.” This process often disregarded existing ethnic, cultural, and political boundaries, leading to borders that grouped diverse peoples together or split homogeneous groups. The partition was driven by economic interests, strategic advantages, and a desire for colonial dominance, profoundly shaping Africa’s political landscape and impacting its societies long after colonial rule ended.