YOUTUBE 9 African Countries that Changed their Names AdminJanuary 25, 2025028 views Did you know that 9 African countries changed their names to break away from their colonial past? 🌍 Many African nations rebranded themselves as a way to reclaim their identity post-independence. 🇬🇭 In 1957, the Gold Coast became Ghana, while Upper Volta transformed into Burkina Faso in 1984. Zaire became the Democratic Republic of the Congo in 1997. 🇳🇦 South-West Africa was renamed Namibia in 1990, and many more! Discover the history behind these fascinating transformations. #Africa #History #Colonialism #NameChange #Facts #Geography #AfricaFacts #Learning #Shorts #Geoshorts #Education #FYP #History source