🇦🇴 Amid the voting excitement, memories of #Angola's civil war linger—the country gained independence from the Portuguese in 1975, but with no formal transfer of power, the #MPLA took control of the capital, sparking a devastating civil war | FRANCE 24 English

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

1.4K views · 45 reactions | 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 | Facebook