Dismantling Colonialism and Post-Colonial Challenges in Africa

A collection of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and concepts related to the dismantling of colonialism and subsequent challenges faced by African nations.

Colonialism

A practice by which a country establishes control over a foreign territory, often involving the subjugation and exploitation of local populations.

Pan-Africanism

A political approach aiming to unify all independent African states and link their destinies, promoting self-reliance and interdependence.

African Socialism

A movement aimed at detaching African economies from dependency on foreign exploitation, focused on local interdependence.

Coup d'état

A sudden and violent overthrow of an existing government, often by military forces.

Neocolonialism

The continued economic exploitation of formerly colonized regions by former colonial powers or other wealthy nations.

Kleptocracy

A government or state in which those in power exploit national resources and steal; corruption is rampant.

International Monetary Fund (IMF)

An international organization that provides financial assistance and advice to member countries, often imposing economic conditions on its support.

Apartheid

A formal system of racial segregation and discrimination implemented in South Africa from 1948 until the early 1990s.

Ethnic Cleansing

The systematic removal or extermination of a particular ethnic group from a territory.

Genocide

The deliberate and systematic destruction of a racial, ethnic, national, or cultural group.

Ujamaa

The term used for the African socialism practiced in Tanzania, promoting communal ownership and cooperative economics.

Algeria's Independence

Achieved from France through violent struggle, differing from the peaceful negotiations seen in countries like Ghana.

Joseph Mobutu

The military dictator of Zaire (formerly the Congo) known for his authoritarian rule and kleptocracy.

Rwandan Genocide

The mass slaughter of Tutsi by Hutu extremists in Rwanda in 1994, resulting in around 800,000 deaths in a span of 100 days.

Coup Belt

A region in Africa characterized by a high frequency of coups and political instability.

Fast Track Land Reform

A program implemented by Robert Mugabe in Zimbabwe to redistribute land from white farmers to black Zimbabweans, often through force.

Biafran War

A devastating civil war in Nigeria from 1967 to 1970, resulting from ethnic tensions and a separatist movement by the Igbo people.