Politics & Government

Alvor Agreement Ends Angolan War of Independence

The Alvor Agreement was a treaty signed by the liberation movements in Angola—MPLA, UNITA, and FNLA—and the Portuguese government to officially end hostilities and grant Angola independence from Portugal. Negotiated in Alvor, Portugal, the agreement laid the groundwork for a transitional government. However, it also led to power struggles that would later contribute to ongoing conflicts in Angola.

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