1972-1985: Development in Africa Flashcards
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How did Africa join the Cold War
During Cold War Africa was being decolonised so US and USSR sent aid packages and assistance to bring into their own sphere of influence
When was the Alvor accords
January 1975
What was the Alvor accords
Prepare take over by 3 liberation movements in Angola
When was elections set for in Angola
11th of November 1975
3 resistance movements and leaders in Angola
MPLA with Agostinho Neto
FNLA with Holden Roberto
UNITA Jonas Savimbi
Who assisted the 3 resistance movements in Angola
MPLA - Soviet Union and Cuba
FNLA - China, after independence USA and South Africa
UNITA China, after independence USA and South Africa
Why did USSR become involved in Angola
Support MPLA from colonialism. Angola strategically important, give communist base in Africa. Give support to SWAPO
Why did USA become involved in Angola
For containment sent $300,000 covert funding to FNLA. Undermine Soviet support
Why did Cuba become involved in Angola
Castro wanted to spread revolution, sent military assistance to MPLA from 1966
Why was China become involved in Angola
Committed to anti-imperialist struggle, wanted to prevent spread of USSR;s influence
When did Civil War happen in Angola
1975
How did USA respond to civil war in Angola
Sent $25 million supplies and $16 million arms to FNLA
South Africa feared if MPLA took power ANC could use it to attack apartheid
How were Soviet Cuban relations shown in Angola
Cuba promise military aid if PRA need it
Cuban troops to repress any attempts at coups
When was the Ogaden war
1977 and 1978
What was the Ogaden war
In Ethiopia where Somalia and Ethiopia fought
Somalia invaded Ogaden in July 1977 with Ethiopia appealing to Cuba and USSR for aid meaning USSR switch sides
Ended after Somali forces retreated
Impact of the Ogaden war
Broke USA-Cuban rapprochement
