Baixa de Cassanje, also called Baixa de Kassanje is a non-sovereign kingdom in Angola.[1] Kambamba Kulaxingo was its king until his death in 2006.[2] Presently, Dianhenga Aspirante Mjinji Kulaxingo serves as the king.[3]
History
editThe region of Baixa de Cassanje, in the district of Malanje, Portuguese Angola, before independence in 1975, was an important cotton producing area. In 1911, it capitulated to Portuguese forces and was incorporated into Portuguese Angola.[4]
The January 4, 1961, Baixa de Cassanje revolt is considered a trigger for the Angolan War of Independence (1961-1974), which however was being prepared by several pro-independence guerrillas in neighbouring African countries under support of world powers such as the Soviet Union.[4]
See also
editReferences
edit- ^ "Angola: January 4 Uprising Triggered Liberation Struggle - Historian". Angola Press Agency via allAfrica. 2008. Archived from the original on 2008-01-05. Retrieved 2008-01-04.
- ^ W. Martin, James (2004). Historical Dictionary of Angola. p. 82.
- ^ "Angola: Govt Aware of Immigrants' Presence in Diamond Areas". Angola Press News Agency. Retrieved 25 August 2022 – via AllAfrica.
- ^ a b Welle (www.dw.com), Deutsche. "Angola: Revolta da Baixa de Cassange completa 60 anos | DW | 04.01.2021". DW.COM. Retrieved 2022-08-21.
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