Angola: War of Independence and MPLA's Rise to Power (1961–1975)

1. UPNA founded in Matadi, precursor to FNLA

   Jul 7, 1954Labels: UPNA, Matadi

   • FNLA
   • Roberto wiki

2. MPLA founded as Luanda-based nationalist movement

   Dec 10, 1956Labels: MPLA, Luanda

   • Britannica
   • MPLA wiki

3. Baixa do Cassanje strike sparks anti-colonial uprising

   Jan 4, 1961Labels: Baixa do, Malanje

   • Cassanje wiki

4. Luanda prison and police attacks mark armed uprising

   Feb 4, 1961Labels: Luanda, prison attack

   • Colonial War wiki
   • Angola War wiki

5. UPA launches major insurgent offensive in northern Angola

   Mar 15, 1961Labels: UPA, Holden Roberto

   • Angola War wiki
   • Colonial War wiki

6. UNITA founded under Jonas Savimbi

   Mar 13, 1966Labels: UNITA, Jonas Savimbi

   • UNITA wiki

7. Carnation Revolution in Portugal accelerates decolonization

   Apr 25, 1974Labels: Carnation Revolution, Portugal

   • Alvor wiki
   • Angola War wiki

8. Mombasa meeting outlines joint negotiating position

   Jan 5, 1975Labels: Mombasa meeting

   • Alvor wiki

9. Alvor Agreement signed, setting independence date

   Jan 15, 1975Labels: Alvor Agreement, Alvor

   • Alvor wiki
   • Angola War wiki

10. South Africa launches Operation Savannah into Angola

    Oct 14, 1975Labels: Operation Savannah, South Africa

    • Savannah wiki

11. Battle of Quifangondo blocks FNLA advance on Luanda

    Nov 10, 1975Labels: Quifangondo, FAPLA

    • Quifangondo wiki
    • Savannah wiki

12. MPLA proclaims Angolan independence in Luanda

    Nov 11, 1975Labels: MPLA, Agostinho Neto

    • Angola Indep
    • PRA wiki