This event began two years after the French government ratified treaties between Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza and King Makoko. That ratification led to a protest from Portugal when many similar treaties were signed by either France or Belgium. Fourteen countries, including the United States, signed this event's General Act, which included a free trade agreement on Lake Niassa, also known as Lake Malawi. During this event, Portugal proposed a "Pink Map" with Angola and Mozambique united. Name this 1884-to-1885 meeting that
This event began two years after the French government ratified treaties between Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza and King Makoko. That ratification led to a protest from Portugal when many similar treaties were signed by either France or Belgium. Fourteen countries, including the United States, signed this event's General Act, which included a free trade agreement on Lake Niassa, also known as Lake Malawi. During this event, Portugal proposed a "Pink Map" with Angola and Mozambique united. Name this 1884-to-1885 meeting that addressed the scramble for African colonies, and which was hosted by Otto von Bismarck in his capital.
This event began two years after the French government ratified treaties between Pierre Savorgnan de Brazza and King Makoko.
Berlin West Africa Conference [or Congo Conference]