Articles about Independence in Africa from 1900 to 2000

Algeria's War for Independence from France

Algeria's struggle to gain independence from France.

Angola's struggle for independence

How Angola gained independence from Portuguese colonial rule.

Assassination of Patrice Lumumba

History and impact of Patrice Lumumba's assassination.

Creation of the Union of South Africa

Formation of a new country in southern Africa in 1910.

Creation of the United Republic of Tanzania

History of Tanzania's formation and early years.

Egypt's Independence from British Colonial Rule

Egypt's gaining independence from British colonial rule.

Independence Movements in Africa

Developments in Africa that led to the creation of new countries.

Libya gains independence from Italy

Libya gains independence from Italian colonial rule.

Nationalist Movements in the Gold Coast

The emergence of nationalist movements in the Gold Coast.

Sudan independence from British colonial rule

Sudan's independence from British colonial rule.

Zimbabwe's Black Majority Government

Establishment of a black majority government in Zimbabwe.