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43 results found for '"Angola"' in Keywords.

  • British mercenaries in Angola (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with Foreign Secretary David Owen on the problem of British mercenaries being recruited in Angola to fight the government there. Male interviewer not identified.

  • Ugandan-Tanzanian War (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Stuart Sommerland reports on an official statement from the Tanzanian News Agency following an attempt to cross the Kagera river.

  • Brian Hayes show (1978)

    Genre
    Advertisement; Interview; News bulletin; Phone-in

    Brian Hayes interviews John Stockwell, former Chief of the CIA Angola Task Force and author, on the CIA (Central Intelligence Agency), the CIA’s involvement with Angola, his critical views of the CIA,...

  • Chris Dempster, mercenary on Colonel Callan (1978)

    Genre
    Discussion; Interview

    Chris Dempster, former mercenary in Angola on side of FNLA describes the leadership and atrocities of Colonel Callan (Costas Georgoiu). He was the enemy within. Follows publication of his book (Firepower?)....

  • British mercenaries in Angola (1978)

    Genre
    Interview

    Chris Dempster describes how he came to fight as a mercenary in Angola and experiences there including killings by Colonel Callan (Costas Georgoiu) following publication of his book (Firepower?). Recruited...

  • Jimmy Carter blames Cuba and Angola for massacres in Zaire (1978)

    Genre
    News bulletin; News report; Speech

    News bulletin comprised of four items. Jimmy Carter blames Cuba and Angola for massacres in Zaire. Charles Madigan reports from Moscow on attempts by the Americans to introduce the game of golf to the Soviet...

  • Rhodesian bombing raid (1979)

    Genre
    News report

    Report on a bombing mission by the Rhodesian airforce on the guerrillas’ supply points and training camps inside Angola, using British-built Canberra bombers. All aircraft returned home safely. Male...

  • Calls for UN action over South African aggression (1980)

    Genre
    Speech

    Speech to the United Nations Security Council condemning South African acts of aggression against neighbouring countries Angola, Namibia and Zambia. Male speaker not identified.

  • Mercenary’s view of Seychelles coup (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Interview with a former Angolan mercenary about how he was asked to participate in the military coup in the Seychelles by the South African authorities but declined. Male speaker and interviewer not identified.

  • Mercenary work in South Africa (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    Briton Trevor John Edwards talks about his time as a mercenary in the South African 32nd Battalion including incursions into Angola, and on his reasons for deserting. Male interviewer not identified.