1884-1885: WHEN EUROPE STOLE AFRICA-NO RULER OF AFRICA WAS THERE - WHY? HOW is This Okay?! European nations split up Africa without African representation at the Berlin Conference of 1884-1885. This event is often referred to as the "Scramble for Africa" where European powers divided the African continent amongst themselves without any African input. Key points about the Berlin Conference: No African representatives: No African nations were invited to participate in the conference. Purpose: To establish rules and regulations for the colonization of Africa by European powers. Impact: This conference led to the rapid division of Africa into European colonies, often with arbitrary borders that disregarded existing ethnic royals lineages. In 1884, when Europe effectively "stole" Africa, the key players were representatives from various European powers who gathered at the Berlin Conference to divide the African continent amongst themselves. The countries in attendance were; Great Britai...