Why did Europe country compete for colonies in central Africa

European countries competed for colonies in central and East Africa because the amount of colonize-able land was limited, because there was fierce competition amongst the European powers, and because they sought to gain access to the raw resources and trade routes in/near these regions.

European countries competed for colonies in central and East Africa because the amount of colonize-able land was limited, because there was fierce competition amongst the European powers, and because they sought to gain access to the raw resources and trade routes in/near these regions.