What were the major decolonization movements in Africa?

What were the major decolonization movements in Africa?

The major decolonization movements in Africa were:

1. Algerian War of Independence (1954-1962): Algeria fought against French colonial rule, resulting in their independence in 1962.

2. Mau Mau Uprising (1952-1960): The Kikuyu people in Kenya rebelled against British colonial rule, demanding land and political rights.

3. Ghanaian Independence Movement (1947-1957): Led by Kwame Nkrumah, Ghana became the first African country to gain independence from British colonial rule in 1957.

4. Zimbabwean Liberation War (1964-1979): The Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) and the Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU) fought against white minority rule in Rhodesia, leading to the independence of Zimbabwe in 1980.

5. Angolan War of Independence (1961-1975): The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and the National Front for the Liberation of Angola (FNLA) fought against Portuguese colonial rule, resulting in Angola's independence in 1975.

6. Mozambican War of Independence (1964-1974): The Mozambique Liberation Front (FRELIMO) fought against Portuguese colonial rule, leading to Mozambique's independence in 1975.

7. Namibian War of Independence (1966-1990): The South West Africa People's Organization (SWAPO) fought against South African colonial rule, resulting in Namibia's independence in 1990.

These are just a few examples of the major decolonization movements in Africa, as many other countries also fought for and achieved independence during this period.