Which African colonies became independent before the end of World War II in 1945?

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Which African colonies became independent before the end of World War II in 1945?

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Nathanael Sanford · Answer 1

Answer: Decolonization of Africa

In 1945, Africa had four independent countries - Egypt, Ethiopia, Liberia, and South Africa. After Italy's defeat in World War II, France and the UK occupied the former Italian colonies. Libya became an independent kingdom in 1951.