Independence Movements in Africa

Ghana

• First African nation to become independent.
• Kwame Nkrumah was Ghana's first leader.
• Self-Government NOW movement led by Nkrumah.
• Independence achieved on March 6, 1957, through boycotts.

Kenya

• Independence movement led by Jomo Kenyatta.
• Independence achieved in December 1963.
• "Uhuru," a Swahili word meaning "freedom," was a rallying cry.

Nigeria

• Gained independence from Great Britain in the 1960s.
• Oil discovery has aided national development.

Other African Nations

• Other countries that have gained independence include Zimbabwe, Zambia, Mozambique, Burundi, and Eritrea.