Why didn't Spain get more in the Scramble for Africa?

Spain was once one of the world’s most powerful empires, conquering much of South America and becoming Europe’s top dog for a while.

But fast-forward to the late 19th century, when European powers decided to carve up Africa, and Spain barely got a slice. So… what happened? Why didn’t Spain claim more of Africa?

First, let’s clear something up about the B…