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The Berlin Conference (1884-1885) was a meeting of European powers to regulate colonization and trade in Africa during the New Imperialism period. It established rules for the partition of Africa, aiming to prevent conflict among European nations. No African representatives were present. The conference led to the formal division of Africa into European colonies, disregarding existing African political and ethnic boundaries.