The Decolonization of Africa, 1945–1994 · THE MAP IN
Map of Africa in 1966–68
The enclaves — and Biafra · decolonization
Africa in 1966–68: The enclaves — and Biafra. Since November 1965, 4 territories changed status on this map: including Botswana, Lesotho, Equatorial Guinea and 1 more.
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What changes on the map
| Botswana | British-ruled → Independent Africa |
| Lesotho | British-ruled → Independent Africa |
| Equatorial Guinea | Portuguese, Belgian, Spanish & Italian-ruled → Independent Africa |
| Eswatini (Swaziland) | British-ruled → Independent Africa |
On the ground
- SWAPO’s war against South African occupation, 1966–89
- the Nigerian civil war against Biafra’s secession, 1967–70
- the secessionist Republic of Biafra
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