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National Congress Of British West Africa (NCBWA)

The first conference of the National Congress of British West Africa was held at Accra in Ghana in 1920 under the leadership of Casely Hayford, a Ghanaian lawyer. Dr. Akinwande Savage, a Nigerian, worked closely with Hayford in organizing the conference.

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Government & Politics History Studies

Indirect Rule | Definition, Features, Pros & Cons

Indirect rule is the system of government in which a colonial power makes use of the traditional institutions of the local people in the administration of a territory.

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Government & Politics History Studies

Role Of Traditional Rulers During Colonial Period

Before the advent of colonialism, the traditional rulers or chiefs in many parts of Africa exercised unlimited powers. The chiefs performed legislative, executive and judicial functions.

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Government & Politics History Studies

Merits & Demerits of Indirect Rule

Indirect Rule system was less expensive because the colonial masters used the machinery of traditional rulers to run the affairs of government.

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Difference Between Government & Politics History Studies

Differences Between French and British Colonial Policies In Africa

There were certain differences between British and French colonial policies in West Africa. In the first place, the French regarded all her colonial territories in West Africa as one political unit, which was part of the Republic of France.

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