Did you know that 9 African countries changed their names to break away from their colonial past? 🌍 Many African nations rebranded themselves as a way to reclaim their identity post-independence. 🇬🇭 In 1957, the Gold Coast became Ghana, while Upper Volta transformed into Burkina Faso in 1984. Zaire became the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997. 🇳🇦 South-West Africa was renamed Namibia in 1990, and many more! Discover the history behind these fascinating transformations.
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