1. The war had profoundly changed the political landscape in Africa. European powers had been weakened, and the African people were beginning to demand greater self-determination.
2. The war had also led to the emergence of new political organizations, such as the African National Congress (ANC) in South Africa, which focused on fighting for the rights of African people.
3. The war had also exposed the racism and discrimination that African people faced, and this fueled a desire for political change.
4. The end of the war saw a rise in the spread of education and literacy in Africa, which contributed to the rise of a more informed and politically aware African population.
5. The war had also led to an increased awareness of the rights and freedoms of African people, and this contributed to their growing political consciousness.
6. The war had also spurred a sense of Pan-Africanism among Africans, which emphasized the unity and solidarity of African peoples in the face of colonialism.
7. Finally, the war had led to a greater demand for African labor and resources in the postwar period, which gave Africans greater bargaining power in their negotiations with colonial powers.