Scramble for Africa: The scramble for Africa was an intense competition among European countries during the late 19th century to claim territories and establish colonies across the African continent.
Decolonization: Decolonization refers to the process by which former colonies gain independence from their imperial rulers. It typically involves political negotiations or armed struggles that lead to self-rule.
Imperialism: Imperialism is a policy or ideology where a dominant nation extends its influence or control over weaker territories or countries for economic, political, or strategic purposes. French rule in West Africa was part of broader European imperialism on the African continent during this time.