The impact of exploration on African communities varied greatly depending on the specific community and the time period in question. Some African communities were able to benefit from trade and exchange with European explorers, while others were severely impacted by exploitation and the loss of land and resources. The arrival of Europeans also introduced new diseases to the continent, which had a devastating impact on many African communities. Additionally, the transatlantic slave trade, which began during this period, had a profound and lasting impact on African communities. This trade led to the forced migration of millions of Africans to the Americas, where they were forced to work in brutal conditions. Overall, the impact of the exploration of African communities was complex and varied, but it often had negative consequences.