1971 ⟶ Benin Declares Marxist-Leninist State

Mathieu Kérékou takes control of the Republic of Dahomey, re...
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🚩 Fidel Castro Declares Himself a Marxist-Leninist

Fidel Castro openly describes himself as a Marxist–Leninist.⟶
Fidel Castro Declares Himself a Marxist-Leninist (1961)
CubaCastroMarxismLeninismCommunismIdeologyCold WarSoviet UnionRevolution

🇳🇬 Biafra Declares Independence

The Nigerian state of Biafra secedes from the rest of Nigeria, declaring itself as the Republic of Biafra.⟶
Biafra Declares Independence (1967)
NigeriaBiafraSecessionDecolonizationCivil WarAfricaEthnic ConflictIndependence

🚩 Benin Declares Marxist-Leninist State

Mathieu Kérékou takes control of the Republic of Dahomey, renaming it Benin and declaring it a Marxist–Leninist state.⟶
Benin Declares Marxist-Leninist State (1971)
BeninDahomeyMarxismSocialismAfricaCold WarIdeologyCoupsDecolonization

⚔️ Idi Amin's Coup in Uganda

Idi Amin launches a successful coup d'état against Milton Obote in Uganda and declares himself President of Uganda. Under Amin, Uganda would switch allegiances to the Eastern Bloc and develop strong ties to the Soviet Union and East Germany.⟶
Idi Amin's Coup in Uganda (1971)
UgandaIdi AmincoupEastern BlocSoviet UnionAfricaCold Warpoliticsdecolonization

🇧🇩 Bangladesh Declares Independence, Liberation War Begins

Bangladeshi Declaration of Independence And Bangladesh Liberation War Begin⟶
Bangladesh Declares Independence, Liberation War Begins (1971)
BangladeshPakistanIndependenceLiberation WarDecolonizationCold WarAsiaConflictCivil War

🇩🇯 Djibouti Gains Independence from France

Djibouti becomes independent from France.⟶
Djibouti Gains Independence from France (1977)
AfricaDecolonizationFranceIndependenceCold War