Causes Of Colonialism In Africa

Colonization and Post-Colonization in Africa

Colonialism

Colonialism is the acquisition, exploitation, maintenance and expansion of a colony in one territory by political powers from another territory. Between the 1800 and the 1900, Africa faced European diplomatic pleasures, military invasions and eventually conquest for colonization. At the beginning, African societies set up forms of resistance against the attempt to colonize them. At the dawn of 20th century, much of African countries except Ethiopia and Liberia has been colonized by the European powers. Their imperialism to colonize African countries was motivated by economic, social and political factors. Today, nearly all African countries use the language inherited from the waves

The term is applied to denote the immediate time after colonization. It explains the relationships between nations and areas that some powerful countries colonized or ruled. There are many causes, but the three primary reasons for the lack of development are paramount. In the colonial period, only the rich families could afford quality education. In the recent years, the trend has shifted to provide education to all families irrespective of their status in the society. Since employment opportunities are not available for the educated, they are forced to transfer their skills to other

African was left with no diversification in the economy and people could only depend on agriculture for loving and particularly subsistence farming. Due to war and drought to end colonialism, the resources were destructed and Africans were left in extreme states of poverty. Over the years, some countries like Ethiopia, Uganda and Senegal have experienced periods of drought and famine. Senegal was the oldest France colony in Africa. Uganda was subjected to British protectorate from 1894 to 1962. The colonial rule affected the Ugandan economy since the British were concerned with financial gains. Senegal is considered to be the Africa’s model democracy. However, the levels of poverty and high rates of unemployment are high irrespective of the stable economy. During post-colonialism, France remained an aid donor to Senegal and helped the country to gain political stability and monetary stability as well. During post-colonization, Uganda was integrated by Britain into the capitalist world system. The economic structures of the country were transformed and it became the biggest producer of raw materials. “By 1922, the protectorate was a successful colony since it satisfied the colonial measures of progress. For instance, exports were increased and the country gained a self-financing administration.” Uganda is rich in terms of soil, gold, small deposits of copper and other minerals. (Alemazung 78-79). However, the