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This conference may be understood as being part of what was once dubbed as the 'scramble' between colonial powers, where participants agreed to the internationalisation of two important rivers in the continent. It took place in Europe and facilitated key colonial decisions pertaining to a neighbouring continent. Which conference is being alluded to?

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The Berlin West Africa Conference

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The Western Berlin Conference

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The Munich Congo Conference

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The Hamburg West Africa Conference

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The correct option is A The Berlin West Africa Conference
The Berlin West Africa Conference or the Congo Conference of 1884-85 was called to settle a few disputes regarding the authority of the Congo Basin in Africa. A General Act was ratified by the end of it. It announced the Congo River Basin as being neutral. It also established rules and carved out the boundaries of Africa; the African people were not consulted.

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