Namibia: Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990, after a long and bloody war of independence. The country has since undergone a process of reconciliation and nation-building.
Cameroon: Cameroon gained independence from France in 1960. The country has experienced political instability and civil conflict since independence, but has made significant progress in recent years.
Tanzania: Tanzania gained independence from the United Kingdom in 1961. The country has been relatively stable since independence, and has pursued a policy of socialism and self-reliance.