The Rape of Africa by European powers still one of biggest invasion and destruction of modern era Between 1870s-1900, Africa faced European imperialist aggression, diplomatic pressures, military invasions and eventual conquest & colonization. At same time, African societies put up various forms of resistance against attempt to colonize their countries and impose foreign domination. By early 20th century, however, much of Africa, except Ethiopia and Liberia, had been colonized by European powers