African Independence

Africa changed so much in the 20 year period from 1955 to 1975. In 1955 Africa had very few independent countries. Many of Africa's countries were controlled by the Colonies. In 1975 most of Africa was Independent countries but there were three countries that were still controlled by the Colonies. Some of the Leaders that helped Africa get their independent was Kwame Nkrumah. He returned to the Gold Coast. He helped stage strikes and riots against the government. Kwame Nkrumah became the first minster and later the President of Ghana. Another Leader that helped Africa get their independent was Jomo Kenyatta became the President of the new anation of Kenya. He worked hared to unite the various ethnic and language groups in the country.