The delegates' attention was drawn to a grand map of the African continent displayed prominently on a large board. It was as if the entirety of Africa had been transported and pinned up for the world powers to dissect. The delegates, representing their nation's interests, stood in front of it, eyes raking over the vast territories yet to be claimed. The atmosphere was thick with anticipation and tension. Discussions began, and what was initially a murmur grew into an orchestra of voices, each delegate vying to be heard.
The British, German, and Spanish representatives staked territories across Africa and were too delineated their desired regions, sometimes overlapping with another's claim, leading to fervent discussions and eventual compromises.
