One major pattern in nationalist movements in Africa after 1945 was the push for decolonization and independence from European colonial powers. Many African countries sought to break free from the economic, political, and social domination of colonial rule and establish their own independent nations. This often led to widespread movements, protests, and armed struggles against colonial powers, culminating in the eventual independence of numerous African countries in the 1950s, 1960s, and 1970s. Additionally, nationalist movements in Africa were often characterized by a desire to reclaim African cultures, languages, and traditions that had been suppressed or marginalized under colonial rule. Overall, the common goal of these movements was to assert African self-determination and sovereignty, leading to the establishment of independent African nations.
