The Berlin Conference of 1884-85 aimed to regulate European colonization and trade in Africa. Convened by Otto von Bismarck, the conference sought to prevent conflict among European powers over territorial claims and delineated boundaries for their respective colonies in Africa. The participating nations agreed on guidelines for the acquisition of African territories, often disregarding the cultural and ethnic boundaries of the African peoples. The conference led to the "Scramble for Africa," significantly impacting the continent's political landscape and resulting in long-lasting consequences for its inhabitants.