Colonial policies and decisions have affected many recent problems in Africa, including segregation (apartheid), conflict, pover
ty, genocide, and unequal development. In a short paragraph, describe a problem facing newly independent African nations as a result of colonialism. What could nations do to overcome these issues?
Because of colonialism, the continent was divided without any regard for the existing cultural and political boundaries. Many groups we divided or were forced together. There were economic challenges like underdeveloped economies, limited manufacturing, and limited skilled workforce. Economic challenges lead to political instability. There was also ethnic and religious conflict, which has led to genocide. There was high HIV infection rates and AIDS-related deaths as a result of colonialism. They overcame infrastructure by investing in construction of homes. They overcame land reform by targeting land redistribution. They overcame economic instability by reducing government debt and increased diversification in the industry.
