1975 ⟶ Portugal Withdraws from Angola and Mozambique

Portugal withdraws from Angola and Mozambique, where Marxist...
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1961
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🇦🇴 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

🇵🇹 Portugal Withdraws from Angola and Mozambique

Portugal withdraws from Angola and Mozambique, where Marxist governments are installed, the former with backing from Cuban troops. Civil war engulfs both nations and involves Angolans, Mozambicans, South Africans, and Cubans, with the superpowers supporting their respective ideologies.⟶
Portugal Withdraws from Angola and Mozambique (1975)
DecolonizationPortugalAngolaMozambiqueCivil WarAfricaCold WarCommunismCuban Involvement

🇨🇻 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

💣 Angolan Civil War Erupts

The Angolan Civil War begins immediately after Angola achieved independence from Portugal.⟶
Angolan Civil War Erupts (1975)
AngolaCivil WarDecolonizationCold War Proxy ConflictPortugalSoviet UnionCubaUSAfrica

🤝 Soviet and Cuban Support for Angolan Communist Government

Soviet and Cuban forces install a communist government in Angola.⟶
AngolaCubaSoviet UnionCold WarProxy WarAfricaCommunismIntervention