African Independence increase greatly over the course of 20 years. In 1955, the only independent countries of Africa were Eygpt, Ethopia, Liberia, Libya and the Union of South Africa. The rest of the countries were colonies of European nations. The "Scramble for Africa" was about the European countries racing to colonized territories in Africa. The Africans felt used and conquer. They felt as if the imperialist were taking over what was theirs and had no say in anything. In 1975, all countries were independent but Spanish Sahara, Rhosedia, South-West Africa and Afars and Issas Territory.
Some leaders of the the African Independence were Ahmad Ben Bella and Jomo Kenyatta. Ahmad Ben Bella was imprisoned and teh became the first prime minister. He reestablish national reforms, started land reforms and made new plans in the education system. Jomo Kenyatta was also imprisoned. After getting free, he became the prime mister, president and was considered the "founding father" of the Kenyian nation.
