After centuries of Portuguese colonial rule, Angola declared its independence on November 11, 1975. The independence movement was led by liberation groups such as the MPLA (Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola), with support from other African nations and the global anti-colonial movement. However, independence also marked the beginning of a prolonged civil war that lasted until 2002, heavily influenced by Cold War politics. Despite the challenges, Angola’s independence was a significant moment in the broader decolonization of Africa.
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