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Although many African countries are tied to Europe through economic help (neo-colonialism in general), could European imperial powers such as Britain and France still have colonies in Africa? This might be achievable if once the Europeans arrived in Africa they took more care in dividing up the continent and in general were gentler in the whole process. While still imperialism, it wouldn't be as strong.

My main question is this: could Africa still be under European control if during colonization the Europeans were nicer and smarter (more strategic, subtler)? Any thoughts on this?
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