Africa has more countries than any other continent. Within these
countries are the most diverse peoples, and histories in the
world. Country Profiles, covers the history of each of these
countries from the colonial era, to the struggle for
independence, right up to the new millenium. The ancient
societies in Africa still did exist but with the advent of
colonialism this historical order was disrupted forever. At the
turn of the century almost every inch of Africa had come under
the influence of a colonial power. The struggle for an
independent Africa began relatively early. Although some
countries welcomed the colonists others saw it as a threat, or
invasion. By 1960 most of the countries of Africa were
independent.Nambia was last, gaining its independence in 1990
from South