>>510162704Several African countries abolished slavery before World War II, including those under colonial rule and those that remained independent. Key examples include Sierra Leone (founded as a colony for freed slaves) which abolished slavery in 1927, and Ethiopia, which began abolishing it in the 1930s under Emperor Haile Selassie. Additionally, French colonies in West Africa saw slavery abolished in various stages, with some territories abolishing it earlier than others.
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Sierra Leone:
Founded by the British as a colony for freed slaves, Sierra Leone formally abolished slavery in 1927.
Ethiopia:
While slavery was legally abolished in 1930, the process was gradual and influenced by both internal and international pressure, including the League of Nations' efforts to suppress slavery. Italy's invasion in 1935 and subsequent rule also saw further steps towards abolition.
French West Africa:
France abolished slavery in much of French West Africa by 1905, though some territories maintained the practice until later dates.
Other Territories:
Other African territories under colonial rule also saw slavery gradually abolished during the late 19th and early 20th centuries, often as part of broader colonial policies.
It's important to note that while legal abolition was achieved in many places, the actual practice of slavery sometimes persisted for years, even decades, afterwards.
>So basically. White people ended slavery in >Africa.