[There has been much speculation about independence for Mozambique and Angola, and recognition of Guinea-Bissau]

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Creator

Committee for a Free Mozambique

Place Created

New York, New York, United States

Date

May 1974

Type of Item

Mailing

Length/duration

5 pages

Description

The mailing discusses the possible impact of the coup in Portugal on independence for Mozambique and Angola and recognition of Guinea-Bissau. General Spinola has said that, while the junta is prepared to allow "self-determination," independence would be regarded as a failure of their new policy. The mailing says that it appears that two major Portuguese conglomerates with large investments in Africa, the Compannia Uniao Fabril (CUF) and Champalimaid, that were worried about the economic drain caused by the war and its adverse effects on investment, are closely aligned to the new junta. Contents: Excerpt of Statement by FRELIMO Executive Committee, Dar Es Salaam, April 29,...

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Organization

Committee for a Free Mozambique

Coverage Africa

Angola
Mozambique
South Africa
Guinea-Bissau

Language

English

Digital Format

text/pdf

Rights Management

Used by permission of former members of the Committee for a Free Mozambique.

Collection

Robert E. Maurer Papers, Michigan State University Libraries Special Collections