Modern-day African countries that no longer exist

Nduta Waweru April 30, 2018

Modern-day African countries that no longer exist

federal soldiers with captured Biafran soldiers. Photo: Beegeagle

Biafra 

Between 1967 and 1970, there was a country in West Africa called Biafra. The unrecognised state seceded from Nigeria due to a variety of issues, among them politics and economic issues.  Within six months of the existence of the newly independent state, the tide was already in favour of Nigeria, which had started blocking access to and from the region. It is reported that at least one million civilians died in the Biafra- Nigeria war due to hunger and starvation.

Biafra was reintegrated into Nigeria and cover the states of Anambra, Imo, Cross River and Rivers.

Last Edited by:Ismail Akwei Updated: April 30, 2018

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