Baixa de Cassanje

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

The 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 with support of world powers such as the Soviet Union.[4]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "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.
  2. ↑ W. Martin, James (2004). Historical Dictionary of Angola. p. 82.
  3. ↑ "Angola: Govt Aware of Immigrants' Presence in Diamond Areas". Angola Press News Agency. Retrieved 25 August 2022 – via AllAfrica.
  4. 1 2 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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