The effects of colonization on European colonizers were predominantly positive. They gained economic benefits through the exploitation of African resources, increased trade opportunities, and the establishment of new markets. They also enjoyed political dominance and control over African territories. On the other hand, the effects on colonized Africans were largely negative. They faced economic exploitation, loss of land and resources, cultural disruption, forced labor, and discrimination. The colonized Africans had limited access to education, healthcare, and political rights, leading to long-lasting socio-economic and political inequalities.
