Historical Events tagged with "gustav nachtigal"
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Germany Annexes Cameroon as Colony
Germany officially took possession of the Cameroon region in West Africa through a formal declaration in July 1884. This action was part of a broader push by European powers during the Scramble for Africa, a period characterized by the rapid colonization of African territories. The declaration was made by German Chancellor Otto von Bismarck's administration, reflecting Germany's ambitions to expand its colonial empire and access valuable resources. The signing of treaties with local leaders facilitated this annexation, marking the beginning of German colonial rule in the region.
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