FRELIMO

1967-1968 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Armed Struggle / Battles / FRELIMO / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Pan Africanism / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / SWAPO / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) / Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU)

OLIVER TAMBO: WE SHALL WIN

OLIVER TAMBO: WE SHALL WIN (Extracts from a Joint Statement of the Liberation Movements to the Fifth Assembly of Heads of State and Government of the Organisation of African Unity…

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October 7, 2025

1967-1968 / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Armed Struggle / FRELIMO / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Pan Africanism / SWAPO / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) / Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU)

Oliver Tambo and Freedom Day 1967

Oliver Tambo and Freedom Day 1967 “This year, JUNE 26 is of special significance for all opponents of colonialism and white minority rule in Southern Africa. In Mozambique, the allies…

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October 2, 2025

1974-1975 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / FRELIMO / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / Pan Africanism / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

BPC and SASO-Organised “Viva Frelimo” Rallies

BPC and SASO-Organised “Viva Frelimo” Rallies On 25 September 1974, “Viva Frelimo” rallies were held in Durban and Turfloop inspired by the establishment of an Interim Authority towards the achievement…

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September 25, 2025

1974-1975 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Armed Struggle / FRELIMO / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / Pan Africanism / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s)

Mozambique Establishes a Transitional Authority

Mozambique Establishes a Transitional Authority On 18 September 1974, the Portuguese government handed over power to a transitional government, dominated by FRELIMO (Frente de Libertação de Moçambique – Front for…

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September 18, 2025

1976 – 1978 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Battles / Cross-Border Raids / FRELIMO / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Negotiations / Pan Africanism / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / SWAPO / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) / Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) / Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU)

MK-ZIPRA Cooperation – For MK Infiltration through Matabeleland

MK-ZIPRA Cooperation – For MK Infiltration through Matabeleland On 15 September 1978, five combatants of Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) arrived at the Zimbabwe African People’s Union (ZAPU) residence in Francistown,…

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September 16, 2025

1969-1974 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Battles / FRELIMO / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Pan Africanism / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / SWAPO / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) / Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU)

Umkhonto we Sizwe Cadres Removed from Kongwa

Umkhonto we Sizwe Cadres Removed from Kongwa On 1 September 1969, the Central Committee of the Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU) approved the prolonged stay and training of…

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September 3, 2025

1979-1983 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Biographies and Obituaries / FRELIMO / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / National Trade Union Leaders / Pan Africanism / Quotes of inspiration / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

Reports on the Brutal Murder of Ruth First

Reports on the Brutal Murder of Ruth First On 18 August 1982, South African newspapers reported that Heloise Ruth First, the wife of Joe Slovo, the Chief of Staff of…

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August 18, 2025

1994 – Beyond / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Armed Struggle / FRELIMO / Liberation Arts Culture and Heritage / National Democratic Revolution / Pan Africanism / Quotes of inspiration / SWAPO / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK) / Zimbabwe African National Union (ZANU) / Zimbabwe African People's Union (ZAPU)

Cementing Ties Preparing for a Stronger Future

Cementing Ties Preparing for a Stronger Future (Excerpts of a Speech by President Netumbo Ndemupelila Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of SWAPO Party and of the Republic of Namibia) “Together, we will honour…

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July 29, 2025

1984-1990 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Battles / Biographies and Obituaries / Cross-Border Raids / FRELIMO / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Pan Africanism / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

A Hero of the Revolution: Peter Sello Motau (aka “Paul Dikeledi”)

A Hero of the Revolution: Peter Sello Motau (aka “Paul Dikeledi”) This year, Peter Sello Motau (aka “Paul Dikeledi”), would have been 70 years old, a veteran of the African…

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July 16, 2025

1984-1990 / African liberation movement / African National Congress (ANC) / Anti-Imperialism / Apartheid Police / Armed Struggle / Battles / Cross-Border Raids / FRELIMO / Front Line States / National Democratic Revolution / National Executive Committee (NEC) / Pan Africanism / South African Communist Party’s (SACP’s) / South African Defence Force’s (SADF) / Umkhonto we Sizwe (MK)

The MJK Unit and the Arrest of the Special Operations Dutch Couple

The MJK Unit and the Arrest of the Special Operations Dutch Couple On 29 June 1985, the media reported that Hélène Passtoors was arrested on the corner of Pritchard and…

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June 30, 2025