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home / archives / 1978 / 18th May

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A troublesome cloud.

The US were supporting South African forces in Angola after Portugal's departure in 1978, as well as expressing concern that the Soviet Union was attempting to exercise influence in Somalia and Ethiopia. There were mixed messages in response to US concerns, with the Soviet's largely content with Cuba providing military support with no discouragement, but some assistance.