Series of conflicts in which Imperial Germany expanded its Kamerun colony by conquering parts of the Sokoto Calipahte (principally the Adamawa Emirate) and other areas north of its colonial holding, and the subsequent native uprisings. It began in January 1899 in what is now Cameroon and lasted until August 1907 (about 9 years). The setting was Adamawa. Those involved included the German Empire, the British Empire and the Sokoto Caliphate.
Before and after
- 24 December 1898Founding of Renault
- 1899Discovery of actinium
- 1899Discovery of radon
- 1899Publication of Heart of Darkness
- from January 1899 to August 1907Adamawa Wars
- 1899Construction of White Hart Lane
- 1899Founding of AFC Bournemouth
- 1899Founding of Nairobi
- 1899Founding of SV Werder Bremen
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