Portuguese consolidation in Angola and Mozambique (1884–1910)

1. Berlin Conference sets “effective occupation” rules

   Nov 15, 1884Labels: Berlin Conference

   • Britannica

2. Portugal issues the “Pink Map” claim

   Jan 1, 1885Labels: Pink Map, Portugal

   • Pink Map

3. Treaty of Simulambuco establishes Cabinda protectorate

   Feb 1, 1885Labels: Treaty of, Cabinda

   • Simulambuco

4. British Ultimatum forces Portuguese withdrawal

   Jan 11, 1890Labels: British Ultimatum, United Kingdom

   • Ultimatum

5. Mozambique Company formed to extend rule in center

   Feb 11, 1891Labels: Mozambique Company

   • Moz Co
   • Mo ambique

6. Anglo-Portuguese Treaty fixes key African borders

   Jun 11, 1891Labels: Anglo-Portuguese Treaty

   • Treaty 1891
   • Hansard

7. Gaza campaign begins against Gungunhana’s empire

   Aug 23, 1895Labels: Gaza Empire, Gungunhana

   • Gaza campaign

8. Battle of Magul strengthens Portuguese momentum

   Sep 8, 1895Labels: Battle of, Portuguese Army

   • Magul
   • Gaza campaign

9. Gungunhana captured at Chaimite

   Dec 28, 1895Labels: Gungunhana, Joaquim Mouzinho

   • Gungunhana
   • Gaza campaign

10. Bailundo revolt begins in Angola’s central highlands

    May 15, 1902Labels: Bailundo Revolt, Ovimbundu

    • Ovimbundu war

11. Bailundo revolt is suppressed after prolonged fighting

    Mar 22, 1904Labels: Bailundo Revolt

    • Ovimbundu war

12. Ovambo defeat Portuguese column at Cunene River

    Sep 25, 1904Labels: Ovambo, Cunene River

    • Cunene battle

13. Coordinated southern Angola campaign launched under Roçadas

    Aug 26, 1907Labels: Ro adas, Southern Angola

    • Pacification

14. Battle of Mufilo advances Portuguese control in the south

    Aug 27, 1907Labels: Battle of

    • Mufilo
    • Pacification

15. Portuguese monarchy falls; colonial policy continues under republic

    Oct 5, 1910Labels: Portuguese Republic, Monarchy fall

    • Portuguese Republic