One of the main characteristics of Africa is European colonization, that affected all African nations, except Ethiopia. The European nations divided the African continent among themselves, into different colonies. In each colony, the colonizer imposed different rules, ideas and ideologies. As a result, studying how different colonizers performed in their different colonies is important and interesting. Another main characteristic is the degrading economic situation of the African states. The economic performance of the African states is known to be among the worst in the world, with very low annual growth and annual gross domestic product (GDP).
This paper is designed to study two African countries, Algeria and Angola, which were colonized by two different colonizers, France and Portugal respectively, in order to understand the various kinds of impact that different colonizers had on their former African colonies.
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- Introduction
- Part One: The Independence
- Part Two: The International Relations with the Former Colonizers
- Part Three: The International Relations with the Superpowers
- Part Four: The Economic Performance
- Conclusion
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This paper aims to analyze the impact of European colonization on two African countries, Algeria and Angola, by comparing the experiences of these nations under French and Portuguese rule, respectively. The study focuses on understanding how colonization shaped the independence process, the nature of post-independence relations with former colonizers, interactions with superpowers, and the economic performance of each country.
- The impact of European colonization on African nations
- The process of achieving independence from colonial rule
- The relationship between newly independent states and their former colonizers
- The role of superpowers in African politics and economics
- The economic performance of post-colonial African states
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
Introduction: This chapter provides an overview of the importance of studying the African continent and its political and economic complexities. It highlights the impact of European colonization and the economic challenges faced by African states. The chapter introduces the research focus on Algeria and Angola, comparing their experiences under different colonial powers.
Part One: The Independence: This chapter focuses on the colonial history of Algeria and Angola, comparing their experiences under French and Portuguese rule. It examines the methods employed by each colonizer, the resistance movements that emerged, and the process of achieving independence for each nation.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The key themes and concepts explored in this paper include colonization, independence, post-colonial relations, economic performance, Algeria, Angola, France, Portugal, superpowers, and African politics and economics.
- Quote paper
- Ibrahim Abdel-Ati (Author), 2006, Portugal or France in Africa? - Case Studies on Angola and Algeria, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/85074
