How did Africa become part of the British Empire?

Answer 1

By conquests from several European nations. The European nations had many firearms, and Africa and India did not have that many at all compared to the Europeans. This caused conquests and how India and Africa became part of the British Empire

Answer 2

'Africa' did not become part of the British Empire. Some African countries were British colonies or protectorates and all later gained freedom as independent countries.

Answer 3

Britain did not take over Africa.