In South Africa's case, a racist white-minority ... the country leaving the Commonwealth - a loose network of former British colonies - and facing decades of international isolation.

Lewanika was sent to the missionary school of Lovedale in South Africa where many prominent figures ... glowing letters of thanks were sent to various individuals in the colonial administration and ...

Some of these colonies were given to Britain, which further increased its strength and influence in Africa. The impact of British control over countries such as Nigeria, Ghana and South Africa can ...

Most countries of the world were at one time or another colonized by Europeans, but a select few managed to retain their ...