While no Africans were present, this meeting established the "rules" for European colonization to avoid conflict among imperial powers.
Seven European powers (Britain, France, Germany, Italy, Portugal, Belgium, and Spain) partitioned the continent, often ignoring existing cultural and linguistic borders. Africa under colonial domination, 1880-1935
The period between 1880 and 1935 remains one of the most transformative eras in African history, characterized by the rapid "Scramble for Africa" and the implementation of varied colonial administrative systems. By 1914, nearly 90% of the continent was under European control, with only Ethiopia and Liberia maintaining their independence. 🌍 Key Phases of Colonial Domination While no Africans were present, this meeting established