Stop The Reds!

The broadening of communism fuels Angola to liberate themselves through the MPLA as a civil war rages in the disputing country.

Luanda, Angola – Conflict in war-torn Angola continues to build as Portugal, through UNITA, pursues their hold on the southern African country. The USSR, through a rigged election, had seized influence in the MPLA and war between the two parties has broken out. 

In an interview with Abelardo Ibarra, he stated that Cuba shows unrelenting support for the MPLA. “Cuba is obviously a big [supporter],” he stated. With the help of the USSR, the Angolan civil war has caught the attention of the United States of America, who have taken the side of UNITA. Through these foreign powers, both sides of the war have been able to gain an agenda against the other as well as aid. 

When interviewed, President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo, Mobutu Sese Seko, gave insight into UNITA’s plans of taking control in Angola. “In the name of freedom and democracy, we must conquer the communist forces in Angola,” Seko stated. 

He further delved into said conquest by saying, “Using the guerrilla forces directly in Angola… as well as the use of international forces from South Africa.” On the opposing side, in the MPLA, Ibarra voiced that, “We are currently hoping to secure ports on [the western] side, as well as get more aid and troops.” While both sides intend to use national and international forces, it is evident that they plan to execute their plans in differing ways. Further speculation from the MPLA side included using deception as intimidation and taking hostages to the planned ports. 

As the tension between the two sides culminates, many citizens in both halves share a few questions in mind; when the war is over, and all is said and done, where will Angola’s government go from here? And how will the country recover from this hardship?

For many, the answer is not clear, even for some officials. And yet, despite the uncertainty, both sides continue to fight relentlessly to shape Angola into a successful country. Whether that be through freedom or colonization, capitalism or communism.