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WAEC Government 1994 Question 55

Question 55

Nigeria's Foreign Policy

Which of the following received the Nigerian government's support and backing during the Angolan struggle? The

  1. A.Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angolan (MPLA)
  2. B.National Front for the Liberation of Angolan (NFLA)
  3. C.Union for the Total Independence of Angolan (UNITA)
  4. D.Freedom Movement for United Angolan (FMUA)
  5. E.National Independence of Angolan (NIMA).
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Answer: A (Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angolan (MPLA))

Explanation

In 1975 the Murtala Mohammed government recognised and supported the MPLA government of Angola, against UNITA and the FNLA which were backed by South Africa and the USA.