On April 25, 1974, the Carnation Revolution marked a turning point for Portugal and its African colonies. Fifty years later, links between the Portuguese-speaking countries are stronger than ever.
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Portugal marks Thursday 50 years since a military coup ended a decades-long dictatorship and 13 years of colonial wars in Africa, an anniversary that comes as a far-right party gains prominence.
Portugal marks Thursday 50 years since a military coup ended a decades-long dictatorship and 13 years of colonial wars in Africa, an anniversary that comes as a far-right party gains prominence."The main motivation was to resolve the problem of the colonial wars" that had been going on for 13 years in Angola, and almost as long in Mozambique and Guinea-Bissau, said retired colonel Vasco Lourenco.
Thousands are expected to take to the streets to celebrate the 50th anniversary on Thursday of Portugal s Carnation Revolution that toppled the longest fascist dictatorship in Europe and ushered. -April 24, 2024 at 08:02 pm EDT
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