This is a list of the dates when African states were made colonies or protectorates of European powers and lost their independence.
Name | Year | Colonial power |
---|---|---|
Morocco | 1912 | France [1] |
Libya | 1911 | Italy [2] |
Fulani Empire | 1903 | France and the United Kingdom |
Swaziland | 1902 | United Kingdom [3] |
Ashanti Confederacy | 1900 | United Kingdom |
Burundi | 1893 | Germany [4] |
Nri Kingdom | 1911 | United Kingdom |
Kingdom of Benin | 1897 | United Kingdom |
Bunyoro | 1899 | United Kingdom |
Dahomey | 1894 | France |
Rwanda | 1894 | Germany [5] |
Oubangui-Chari | 1894 | France |
Mthwakazi | 1893 | United Kingdom |
Ijebu | 1892 | United Kingdom |
Bechuanaland | 1885 | United Kingdom |
Merina | 1885 | France |
South Africa | 1879 | United Kingdom |
Fante Confederacy | 1874 | United Kingdom |
Basutoland | 1868 | United Kingdom |
Tunisia | 1881 | France |
Comoros | 1843 | France |
Algeria | 1830 | France [6] |
Zanzibar | 1503 | Portugal |
Nigeria | 1861 | United Kingdom [7] |
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