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In 1874, in France,Brazza, a French explorer, carried out the French expeditionof the Congo. The extent of these expeditions lasted until 1884. During this time he established French outposts extending throughout the Congo. These outposts connected the French with the tribes that occupied the area.

In 1870, a recession in African trade with Belgium caused them to get involed  with the European Scramble.*

In 1870, Schweinfurth  discovered Akka dwarfs in the Congo.


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In 1873, Livingstone, the famous explorer of Africa was found dead kneeling by his cot as though in prayer.

In 1869, the Suez Canal was revealed to the world.

* The European Scramble was caused by the major European countries in an effort to gain contol of as much territory as possible(In Africa).