It was convened by King Leopold II of Belgium , and attended by the European powers that laid claim to African territories .
The Berlin Conference held in 1884 -- 85 was an important event in the political future of African ethnic groups .
Berlin Conference was convened by King Leopold II of Belgium , and attended by the European powers that laid claim to African territories .
The Berlin Conference held in 1884 -- 85 was an important event in the political future of African ethnic groups .