JAMB Government 1992 Question 46

Question 46

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Which of the following countries had a strained relationship with Nigeria over the Angolan crisis of 1975?

  1. A.The Soviet Union.
  2. B.Tanzania
  3. C.The United States of America
  4. D.South Africa.
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Answer: C (The United States of America)

Explanation

Nigeria recognised the MPLA government in Angola in 1975, while the USA backed rival groups (and South Africa's intervention), which strained Nigeria-US relations.