Describe the organization of the Central African Federation government between 1952 and1962.
Answer:
-It was composed of three countries, i.e. Southern Rhodesia, Northern Rhodesia and Nyasaland.
-The federation was governed by one prime minister.
-Each territory had its own government and was responsible for local administration.
-Each territorial government was responsible for all aspects of native affairs within its boundaries.
-An African affairs department was established to ensure no racist laws were passed in the federal parliament.
-The British government was directly involved in the administration of Malawi and Zambia but not Zimbabwe.
- There was established a federal parliament which dealt with matters involving more than one territory and it also dealt with foreign affairs.