1923: Southern Rhodesia Became Crown Colony
On September 1st, 1923 Southern Rhodesia became a Crown Colony after refusing to join the Union of South Africa. Rhodesia, officially from 1970 the Republic of Rhodesia, was an unrecognised…
Close up of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on the Indian Rupi
1913: Mohandas Gandhi Arrested in Natal
Close up of Mohandas Karamchand Gandhi on the Indian Rupi. GETTY Image Because of the protest led by Mohandas Gandhi for the enacted immigration laws which limited the freedom of…
High resolution digital render of Libya flag. GETTY
1912: Italians Received Libya
High resolution digital render of Libya flag. GETTY The Italian-Turkish War was officially brought to an end by the Treaty of Ouchy. By this treaty, Italy received Libya. The Italians…
Vector illustration of the map of Nigeria. Getty Image
1911: German Gunboat at Agadir
Morocco was a continuous source of dispute. In April, France was forced to commit substantially more forces to take control of the city of Fez. Therefore, the Germans began to…
Vector illustration of the map of Nigeria. Getty Image
1910: Union of South Africa Founded
The Union of South Africa was established on the 31st of May, 1910. The union was between Transvaal, the Orange Free State, the Cape Colony and Natal. In the first…
Vector illustration of the map of Nigeria. Getty Image
1908: Congo Free State Became Belgian Congo
The Congo Free State, which had been the private property of Belgian King Leopold II, became an official Belgian colony in 1908. This was a result of the action of…