Pan-Africanism

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What was the impact of WWII on European colonies in Africa?

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In the wake of WWII, many European countries could no longer hold their imperial colonies, leading to the independence of the vast majority of African countries between 1947-1980.

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A philosophy that promotes solidarity of Africans worldwide, advocating for unity among African nations and peoples at all costs.

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What is Pan-Africanism?

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How did Pan-Africanism influence African independence movements?

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Pan-Africanism served as a motivator for the independence movements of Africa during the 20th century.

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A Ghanaian advocate for Pan-Africanism and independence, who became Prime Minister in 1952 and helped lead Ghana to independence in 1957.

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Who was Kwame Nkrumah?

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Founded in 1963 as an economic union of Africa similar to the EU, based on Pan-Africanism to open commerce between African nations and eradicate colonialism.

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What was the Organization of African Unity?

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What led to Kwame Nkrumah's downfall?

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Nkrumah's downfall was due to his authoritarian actions, economic issues from inflation and supporting Guinea, and a military coup in 1966.

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What struggles did African nations face post-decolonization?

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Many African nations fell under military coups and dictatorships due to power vacuums left by colonization, leading to high murder and poverty rates.