Since colonialism , African states have frequently been hampered by instability , corruption , violence , and authoritarianism .
Today , Africa contains 54 sovereign countries , most of which have borders that were drawn during the era of European colonialism .
Since colonialism , Africa states have frequently been hampered by instability , corruption , violence , and authoritarianism .
Today , Africa contains 54 sovereign countries , most of which have borders that were drawn during the era of European colonialism .