Which countries were involved in the scramble for africa?

Between 1885 and 1914, Britain took nearly 30% of Africa's population under its control; 15% for France, 11% for Portugal, 9% for Germany, 7% for Belgium and 1% for Italy. Nigeria alone contributed 15 million subjects, more than in the whole of French West Africa or the entire German colonial empire. read more

First of all, your question should be rephrased. The Scramble and partition of Africa occurred in the 19th century, particularly during the Berlin Conference of 1884-5. read more

Africa in the 1800s In the late 1800s, the land of Africa was considered up for grabs by European nations. read more

The Scramble for Africa was the occupation, division, and colonization of African territory by European powers during the period of New Imperialism, between 1881 and 1914. It is also called the Partition of Africa and by some the Conquest of Africa. read more