Which was a characteristic of many African nations after their independence

They got treated like everyone else as they should have been years ago

Explanation:

it's a secular holiday. it is and was a custom developed to recognize the ending of a time and a wish for a good future. the kind of kiss you exchange, if you are single, is intended to predict what kind of year you will have in the coming year.

it is saying good bye to the last year with all its ups and downs, and hello to the new year, with all its hopes and dreams.

c) many feel that their votes do not count eliminate