African Renaissance Monument Unveiled in 2010 as part of the celebration of the 50th anniversary of Senegal's independence from France, the African Renaissance Monument in Dakar, Senegal, is a 164-foot (50-meter) bronze statue of a man, woman, and child and serves as a monument to Africa's renaissance. (more) List of African Countries’ Independence Dates Actions Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-African-Countries-Independence-Dates Share Share Share to social media Facebook X URL https://www.britannica.com/topic/list-of-African-Countries-Independence-Dates Written by Amy McKenna Amy McKenna is a senior editor, primarily focused on geography and history matters pertaining to sub-Saharan Africa. She joined Encyclopaedia Britannica in 2004. She was previously employed by Standard... Amy McKenna Fact-checked by The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Encyclopaedia Britannica's editors oversee subject areas in which they have extensive knowledge, whether from years of experience gained by working on that content or via study for an advanced degree. They write new content and verify and edit content received from contributors. The Editors of Encyclopaedia Britannica Last Updated: Nov 4, 2024 • Article History Table of Contents Ask the Chatbot a Question Ask the Chatbot a Question The people and cultures of the 54 African countries that exist today have long and fascinating histories. But part of their history has been impacted by colonialism: as European powers became aware of the continent and began exploring in the 15th century, and especially after the Scramble for Africa of the late 19th and early 20th centuries, they claimed territory in Africa for themselves. All but a few of modern Africa’s countries were then subjected to decades of colonial rule. One exception, Liberia, was founded in the 19th century as a settlement for formerly enslaved people. Similarly, Ethiopia, which is ...(100 of 861 words)

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