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194. Telegram From the Department of State to the Embassy in Yugoslavia

Angola. We believe real prospects lay before us. This is not only “psychology”, but is based on reality, for we know that Angola would like to be free of Cuban troops. In fact, we propose some concrete steps, such as considering the introduction of Nigerian troops which may signal the beginning of freeing Angola of Cuban presence. --> The main obstacle to this, of course, is South Africa’s aggressive policies and actions. But now we are hearing even from the Front-Line States that neither Cuba nor the USSR is eager to enlarge their role in Angola. Recently SWAPO head Sam Nujomo was in Belgrade…