The Decolonization of Africa, 1945–1994 · THE MAP IN
Map of Africa in November 1965
Rhodesia’s UDI · decolonization
Africa in November 1965: Rhodesia’s UDI. Since 1963–64, 2 territories changed status on this map: The Gambia and Zimbabwe (Rhodesia).
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What changes on the map
| The Gambia | British-ruled → Independent Africa |
| Zimbabwe (Rhodesia) | British-ruled → Settler-minority rule |
On the ground
- liberation war, then the RENAMO destabilization war
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