What role did missionaries have in the colonisation of Africa?

Salute ! :bow:

I am looking for some information on the colonization of Africa. I read in a magazine called the New African that the early missionaries had a significant role to play in the colonization of Africa.

Does anyone have any information on the role of the church in colonization in Africa or elsewhere ? Any information and preferably reading material (links, books etc) would be most appreciated.

Thanks a lot for your help !

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Anyone ?

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Hello Sinan

Many people in Africa wanted education; and missionaries taught people to read, in order that they might understand the word of God.

Hope these are of interest:

http://www.bbc.co.uk/worldservice/af...chapter4.shtml
http://www.martynmission.cam.ac.uk/CSjoblom.htm
http://www.adam-matthew-publications...Eflyer_000.pdf
http://www.global.cf.ac.uk/lgc2005/details.asp?id=156

THANKS! Having a look through.

Interesting stuff no at least I have a point to start off on. ANy other info anyone might have is most welcomed.