Africa-Press – Angola. The historian and university professor, Zacarias Sacawanga, defended this Friday, in Saurimo (Lunda-Sul), the need for the Executive to include the deeds of 4 February in secondary education manuals to serve the new generations.
The scholar made these statements during the lecture on “Preservation of peace”, addressed to students and civil society, which marked the opening of the Day of the Beginning of the Armed Struggle for National Liberation, to be celebrated on February 4th.He stressed that it is essential that this fact comes true, so that history is perpetual and serves as an example for the new generation.
Zacarias Sacawanga lamented that the achievements of February 4th are only remembered when the anniversary approaches.
He also said that the beginning of the armed struggle in Angola served as a springboard towards achieving National Independence, so it is urgent for students to master the historical path that provided the country’s sovereignty.
He added that as a result of independence, the country recorded several gains, from the construction of schools, hospitals and roads, which have been contributing to improving the quality of life of Angolans.
On the other hand, he called on students to adopt dignified behavior and not engage in acts that undermine national peace and security.
During the day in reference to the 4th of February, lectures, sporting activities, cultures and workshops will be held in different schools in the province.
The Armed Struggle in Angola began on February 4, 1961, when a group of around 200 Angolans attacked the Military Prison House, the 4th Police Station, the CTT headquarters and the National Broadcaster of Angola, in Luanda.
It was a conflict between the country’s independence forces and the Portuguese Armed Forces. The objective was to free political prisoners accused of subversive activities by the colonial authorities.
The struggle culminated with the proclamation of National Independence, on November 11, 1975.
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