Today in African History 1975 Angola achieved independence from Portuguese colonial rule after centuries of resistance and more than a decade of armed struggle. On 11 November 1975, the People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), led by Agostinho Neto, proclaimed the nation’s independence in Luanda. The end of Portuguese control marked a major victory in Africa’s broader decolonization movement — but independence also ushered in a period of internal conflict, as rival liberation movem

481K views · 3.4K reactions | Following the withdrawal of Portugal, Angola entered into a protracted civil war, partially fueled by the two opposing sides of the Cold War. Who eventually succeeded and what was the true cost of this harrowing civil war? | War Stories | Facebook

Twenty years ago, one of the longest, most brutal and deadliest wars of the last century ended in Angola. In 27 years, this conflict left nearly 1 million people dead and displaced 4 million. It has also left the country in ruins. Has the West African country recovered from these dark years? | FRANCE 24 English