This year 17 African nations are marking the 50th anniversary of their independence . The United Nations says that Africa is still facing a number of challenges including poverty, hunger, disease and lack of access to education for its young people. Click on the video wall to see what people had to say . Do you have a story about African independence to share ? In 1960 , an unprecedented number of African nations won independence from their colonial masters , bringing to an end decades of rule by European powers . Share it on CNN iReport .
This year 17 African nations are marking the 50th anniversary of their independence . The United Nations says that Africa is still facing a number of challenges including poverty, hunger, disease and lack of access to education for its young people. Click on the video wall to see what people had to say . Do you have a story about African independence to share ? Share it on CNN iReport .