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EXPLANATION of the ANGLOPHONE CRISIS in CAMEROON 🇨🇲
Cameroon was under Germany for 31 years.
In the WW1, France & Britain joined allies to defeat Germany.
After there defeat, all former Germany colonists were shared by France & Britain.
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Cameroon was under Germany for 31 years.
In the WW1, France & Britain joined allies to defeat Germany.
After there defeat, all former Germany colonists were shared by France & Britain.
1/cont... #EndAnglophoneCrisis
France was given 80% of Cameroon
While Britain was given 20%(because the British already colonised alot of territories in Africa including Nigeria).
France named theirs FRENCH CAMEROUN while British named theirs BRITAIN CAMEROON
French Cameroun (80%) adopted France way of life
While Britain was given 20%(because the British already colonised alot of territories in Africa including Nigeria).
France named theirs FRENCH CAMEROUN while British named theirs BRITAIN CAMEROON
French Cameroun (80%) adopted France way of life
(Language, etc)
Due to Britain policy of divide & rule, British Cameroon was further divided to Northern Cameroon & Southern Cameroon.
In 1960, Nigeria & French Cameroun gained Independence.
In 1961, British Cameroons were asked to join with either Nigeria or French Cameroun.
Due to Britain policy of divide & rule, British Cameroon was further divided to Northern Cameroon & Southern Cameroon.
In 1960, Nigeria & French Cameroun gained Independence.
In 1961, British Cameroons were asked to join with either Nigeria or French Cameroun.
