From Liberation to Shackles: How the Rush to Independence Trapped Africa in the Colonisers’ Financial Chains – And What Mandela Knew That Other Leaders Didn’t!
The mid-20th century was a period of dramatic change across Africa, as waves of independence movements dismantled centuries of colonial rule. Critics argue that the “rush” to independence inevitably resulted in newly formed states that continued to rely on former colonial powers for economic assistance, governance structures, and even security frameworks. However, questions have persisted regarding the extent to which these nations were truly prepared to govern themselves immediately after colonial administrations departed.
