Africa experienced the transatlantic slave trade that lasted for centuries, with millions of Africans forcibly transported to the Americas to work as slaves.

This trade led to significant population losses in Africa and the destruction of African cultures.

Many African states achieved independence from foreign colonialism in the post-World War II period, leading to the end of the colonization system in Africa.

Africa's journey from slavery to freedom was a long and complex one, which saw various forms of slavery, anti-slavery movements, national liberation movements, and efforts to combat modern slavery.

There is no doubt that the path of conflict between freedom and slavery is fraught with blood and punctuated by a lot of pain.