If there is anything constant in the world, it should be wars. This study presents a comparative analysis of the Algerian war of independence and the Nigerian civil war. It focuses on the effects of each war on their respective societies as well as overriding geopolitical implications of each. Additionally, this study delves into the causes of both wars, exploring the social, economic and political factors that contributed to their beginning. Furthermore, it provides an in-dept examination of the major players and stakeholders of each war. It concludes with a comparison of both wars and the broader implications they had on the respective countries, as well as their lasting impacts.