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While the majority of African countries gained independence without having to resort to a revolution, Africans independence were won only after the people organized themselves in a struggle against colonialism. African colonies, such as Anglo, Namibia, South Africa and Zimbabwe, also gained their independence only after war against their colonial masters. While the majority of African countries gained independence without having to resort to a revolution. “Final decolonization meant that self-rule would return to all of south Africa . There are many reasons for political violence .For example, authoritarian governments which are complex and a reflection of how their society works. The people that were in power were di Amin's rule which was a politically abusive control, political repression, ethnic persecution and there was corruption. In recent years, people have focused on stories of hunger and HIV in Africa, or on political issues such as civil wars or political issues. There are many explanation to why they have the highest increase in aids , one reason could be because the government: South Africa's former president, Thabo Mbeki, has long refused a comprehensive health policy that would have saved many lives. Another reason would be the amount of prostitution occurring.” Almost 80% of all children who have aids live in Africa .
Africa is also a continent with many large rivers; the rivers are not useful to Africa. African rivers have huge whitewater rapids and waterfalls. Colonial states were weak and lacked resources. It made it harder for travel or trade throughout the nations. Many African Rivers are not navigable because they are affected by season, they contain debris which prevents navigation, and they are narrow and also shallow. “Industrialization of previously less developed countries, combined with lower trade barriers increased the pressure of world competition . Therefore, it was difficult for them to trade and it would not be very beneficial for their country.
There were many colonies for the exception of a few, the colonies power created colonies in Africa that were exposed of many different language, religious, and ethnic backgrounds. Moreover, colonial societies were often deeply divided along ethnic lines. As a result, conflicts would occur within the African people. “Africans continued to revolt against imperial authority, especially in areas where colonial rulers imposed forced labor, increased taxes and appropriated land . A nation has no chance of remaining a nation if it is deeply divided along ethnic or religious lines. “The leaders of independent Africa faced immense problems in building stable political communities . National unity is essential for the success of any country. The government needs its citizens to have to develop a stronger loyalty which would bring power to the nation .On the other hand, many nations were divided. One nation that is together is more likely to succeed, and gather together for a greater cause, For example the United States is one nation, and we are not dived by an ethic group or by areas. We do not start wars against each other but rather make our area better. That was one of Africa’s downfalls that their nations were divided.