What was the reasons why they were interested in colonizing africa.

first: northern Africa was a former Christian religious, occupied by the Arabs therefore, there was a religious imperative to 'free' those zones also, they have tried more they once of getting the land so they really wanted it

recent improvements in technology/telecommunication/internet have increased the pace of globalization.

explanation:

recent improvements in technology have enhanced the pace of globalization. it is not difficult to recognize that technology has created the human race one big issue. there are several aspects to technology but they all serve to meet us the further. i can beat and be friends with a fellow, thousands of miles away. technology has also bridged the knowledge gap and has presented for the ready transfer of ideas and values.