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Word: cangamba (lookup in dictionary) (lookup stats)
Dates: during 1983-1983
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...relies heavily on the Cubans, not only for military support but for help with a wide variety of government services. Furthermore, the South Africa-supported UNHA rebels have recently been gaining ground in their efforts to destabilize the Dos, Santos government. Two weeks ago they captured the town of Cangamba. which is near the strategic Benguela railroad thai normally carries copper from Zambia to ports on the Atlantic. If UNITA scores further gains, Angola may feel an even greater need for Cuban support...

Author: /time Magazine | Title: Southern Africa: Gaining Ground | 9/5/1983 | See Source »

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