Africa: Challenges in the 21st Century

1884 Berlin Conference

European countries divided Africa into 50 colonies (imperialism or colonialism)

They wanted Africa’s raw materials They didn’t want to fight wars over resources

King Leopold II of Belgium

• MANAGED THE CONGO AS HIS OWN PERSONAL COLONY.

• TREATED THE PEOPLE AS SLAVES

Most African nations gained independence in the mid 1960’s

Apartheid – -Racial segregation in South

Africa-Denied people of color the

right to vote

Malaria is prevalent in Africa.

-bed nets are the practical solution

AIDS is the main health issue facing Africa today

-24.5 million people in Sub-Saharan Africa have HIV/AIDS

-Most prevalent in South Africa

-An infected person could live his entire life without knowing he has HIV/AIDS