Africanismo ★

: Spanish Africanistas were soldiers, politicians, and intellectuals who advocated for Spanish colonial expansion into Africa, particularly Morocco and Equatorial Guinea.

: They often argued that Spain had a "natural" connection to Africa due to shared history and proximity across the Strait of Gibraltar. 3. Cultural and Linguistic Expressions AFRICANISMO

: This ideology led to the creation of the Organization of African Unity (OAU) , now the African Union , which seeks to advance the collective interests of the 55 member states. 2. Colonial "Africanismo": The Spanish Perspective : Spanish Africanistas were soldiers