What significant impact did colonialism often have on traditional authority structures in Africa?

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Suppression and Crowding out of Traditional Authorities, leading to a disruption of indigenous governance systems.

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Division of nations into different states (belonging and citizenship), promoting the resilience of traditional authority across borders.

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Creation of Artificial Borders, facilitating the unification of diverse ethnic groups under single leadership.

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Imposition of western standards and institutions, resulting in the strengthening of traditional authority figures.

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Loss of Autonomy, contributing to the enhanced influence of traditional authorities within post-colonial governance.

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