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First telegraph and railroad open in Africa
Africa was known to be a relatively un-modern continent, but from Cape town to Kimberly, the first telegraph and railroad were opened, which began bringing the continent into the world economy. -
Kenya - British Colony
The British colonized Kenya in 1886. -
Ghandi establishes anti-racism techniques in Africa
Ghandi was an African leader of acts against injust treatment, and he began organizing some of his tactics in this year. -
WWI
During World War One, Africa's countries became divided in their loyalties and were becoming independant. -
The Nigerian Youth Movement (NYM)
Infamously known as the first political party to rule over many people in Africa, NYM came together in this year.