The Effects of African Colonialism

More than three decades after the majority of the African nations declared their independence, there remains, still, no consensus on the legacy of colonialism. With most of Africa still struggling to stand on its own, the rattle of debate continues as to what exactly the effects of colonialism were on Africa. Colonialism had torn apart formerly neighborly kingdoms, yet it had also created relationships betweens tribes which had not previously existed. It had introduced Africa …

…economic status between the masses further increased the instability of the country. What is undeniable, however, is that it was an imposition of foreign rule, a dictorial regime that denied peoples' right of self determination. It resulted in death, pain and humiliation to millions of its victims. Thus, despite some benefits brought about by colonialism, the negative effect it had on the economics and politics of the African countries, the overall consequences were not positive.