European nations decided the borders of African countries during the Scramble for Africa in the late 19th and early 20th centuries for economic and strategic purposes, disregarding indigenous boundaries, causing post-independence issues.
The borders of African countries were largely decided by European nations in the late 19th and early 20th century as a result of the Scramble for Africa. During this period, European powers engaged in colonization to exploit Africa's resources and establish control for economic gain and power. Colonial powers drew artificial lines disregarding ethnic, cultural, and geographical boundaries, which led to conflicts and challenges for African nations post-independence.
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