How Africa’s freedom fighters toppled Portugal’s empire
29 April 2024 |
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Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa had called for Lisbon to find ways to compensate its former colonies, including canceling debt. The government says it has not initiated any process to that effect.
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