1953 ⟶ Batepá Massacre in São Tomé and Príncipe

The Batepá massacre occurred in São Tomé and Príncipe.
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🔪 Batepá Massacre in São Tomé and Príncipe

The Batepá massacre occurred in São Tomé and Príncipe.⟶
Batepá Massacre in São Tomé and Príncipe (1953)
São Tomé and PríncipeColonialismMassacrePortugalDecolonizationAfrica

🌬️ Macmillan's 'Wind of Change' Speech

British prime minister Harold Macmillan delivers his first 'Wind of Change' speech in Accra. His speech hints at a move towards decolonisation of British possessions in Africa.⟶
Macmillan's 'Wind of Change' Speech (1960)
decolonizationAfricaBritish EmpireHarold Macmillanspeechindependencepolitical changecolonialism

🇦🇴 Angolan Insurgency Against Portuguese Rule Begins

Angolan nationalists, including communists, begin an insurgency against Portuguese rule. This marked the beginning of the Portuguese Colonial War.⟶
Angolan Insurgency Against Portuguese Rule Begins (1961)
AngolaPortugalColonial WarInsurgencyDecolonizationAfricaCold War

🇰🇪 Kenya Gains Independence

Kenya becomes independent from the UK.⟶
Kenya Gains Independence (1963)
KenyaUnited KingdomIndependenceDecolonizationAfricaColonialismJomo Kenyatta

🇨🇻 Cape Verde Gains Independence

Cape Verde becomes independent from Portugal.⟶
Cape Verde Gains Independence (1975)
Cape VerdeDecolonizationPortugalAfricaIndependenceCold War

🇸🇹 São Tomé and Príncipe Gains Independence

São Tomé and Príncipe becomes independent from Portugal.⟶
São Tomé and Príncipe Gains Independence (1975)
São Tomé and PríncipeDecolonizationPortugalAfricaIndependenceCold War