There had been no slavery in Africa before the arrival of the Europeans.

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Slavery has been a part of African societies for centuries, predating the arrival of Europeans. It was based on different forms such as debt enslavement, punishment for crime, and prisoners of war. However, the transatlantic slave trade and the slave raids that occurred during the colonial era contributed to the intensification and commercialization of slavery in Africa.

There Had Been No Slavery in Africa Before the Arrival