The Berlin Conference of 1884-1885 significantly affected Africa by facilitating the partitioning of the continent among European powers. This meeting, convened to establish guidelines for colonial expansion, largely overlooked African interests and autonomy. The conference led to the establishment of arbitrary borders, disregarding ethnic, cultural, and linguistic boundaries among African groups. As a result, many conflicts, divisions, and issues of national identity emerged throughout the 20th century, with lasting impacts on political stability and social cohesion in post-colonial nations. The conference exemplified the imperialistic mindset of the time and its detrimental effects on African societies that continue to resonate today.