End of Cold War tensions in Africa

Question 1

What did Gorbachev announce in December 1986 in relation to Angola?

Answer 1

USSR’s intention to reduce support for the leftist MPLA regime in Angola
-Based on desire to improve relations with USA

Question 2

How did the USSR try to end the civil war and thus its own involvement in Angola?

Answer 2

Encouraged a major offensive against UNITA in September 1987
-South African counter-offensive frustrated this effort
-Cuba came to MPLA’s rescue by sending over 10,000 troops WITHOUT CONSULTING MOSCOW

Question 3

What was agreed through negotiations in December 1988 in relation to Angola?

Answer 3

Withdrawal of Cuban forces from Angola
-Made possible through joint actions of USSR and USA

Question 4

Why did Mengitsu maintain confidence in the Ethiopian Army?

Answer 4

Suffered a series of defeats in 1989
-Felt as long as the government had Soviet support, it could prevail

Question 5

When did Mengitsu flee Ethiopia?

Answer 5

May 1991