African Country by History

Guess each African country based on something that occurred during its history.

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History	Country
The Kingdom of Luba and the Kingdom of Lunda were both located within what is now this country.	Democratic Republic of the Congo
Slaves from the Brazilian slave ship L'Elizia were resettled on the site of this country's capital after the French navy captured the ship.	Gabon
What is now this country was part of a German protectorate between 1884 and 1916, which was later split into a British and a French territory. The British territory became part of this country's western neighbour in 1957, while the French territory became this country in 1960.	Togo
This country became independent in 2011.	South Sudan
Bunyoro was one of the most powerful kingdoms in Central Africa between the 13th and 19th centuries, and still exists as one of this country's five traditional Bantu kingdoms.	Uganda
Before this country became independent, it was known as the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas.	Djibouti
The Sultanate of Agadez, located in what is now this country, was conquered by the Songhai Empire in 1500, regained its independence in 1591 and lasted until 1900, when it was conquered by the French.	Niger
This country changed its name in 2018.	Eswatini
This country is named after a medieval stone city, home to a structure known as the Great Enclosure.	Zimbabwe
The city of Cyrene, located in what is now this country, was the oldest Greek city in Africa.	Libya
Between 1976 and 1979, this country was known as an empire when the dictator Jean-Bédel Bokassa declared himself an absolute monarch.	Central African Republic
This country was the first Portuguese colony in Africa to gain its independence.	Guinea-Bissau
Parts of what are now this country were controlled by the Jolof Empire, with its capital Linguère now located in a department of the same name.	Senegal
The former rulers of this country occasionally controlled Mayotte.	Comoros
This country was known as Northern Rhodesia between 1911 and 1964.	Zambia
The Nok culture, the Kingdom of Nri and the Aro Confederacy were all located within this country.	Nigeria
Former names of this country's capital include Epsumb, Jeundo and Jaunde.	Cameroon
The Merina Kingdom controlled most of what is now this country by the 19th century.	Madagascar
This country was once one of four coastal areas named for the resources available in each. It was the only one named for an animal product.	Ivory Coast
More pyramids were constructed within what is now this country than anywhere else in the world.	Sudan

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