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  1. 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?)....

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  2. 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,...

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  3. 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.

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  4. 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.

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  5. Cuban troops in Africa (1978)

    Genre
    News report

    Report on the entry of Cuban troops into African countries and the fighting that has resulted, prompting a decision from the West to enter the fray. A delayed reaction could see Africa becoming a communist...

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  6. Report 78 (1978)

    Genre
    Interview; News report; Speech; Vox pop

    Steve Harvey presents Report 78, a look back at the year’s major political and social events around the world. Speakers include Khalid Hammami, wife of murdered PLO politician Said Hammami; Terry Parry,...

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  7. 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...

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  8. 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.

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  9. British mercenary on work in Angola (1981)

    Genre
    Interview; Technical

    Interview with Trevor John Edwards, a British mercenary working with the South African 32 Battalion, about his experiences of fighting against Angola. Includes technical discussion between two takes of the...

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  10. Marais Steyn on South African action against Angola (1981)

    Genre
    Interview

    South African Ambassador to the UK, Marais Steyn on his country’s military action against Angola. Male interviewer not identified.

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