May 9, 1945, marked celebrations across Europe for the end of World War II. Thousands of African soldiers from colonies such as Nigeria, Senegal, Ghana, and Algeria had fought alongside Allied forces. Despite their bravery, many faced racism and were denied full veterans’ benefits. Nonetheless, their wartime experiences fueled anti-colonial movements back home. VE Day became a symbol of the contradiction between fighting for freedom abroad while living under colonial rule.
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