Question

Why did so many African countries face difficult challenges after winning their independence? (answer in 2-4 sentences as a 7-8th grader)

Answer 1

Many African countries faced difficult challenges after winning their independence because they had to build new governments and economies from scratch after years of colonial rule. The borders set by colonizers often divided ethnic groups or combined rival ones, leading to conflicts. Additionally, many countries struggled with poverty and lack of infrastructure, making it hard to improve living conditions for their people.