Foundation of PAIGC

Name: Foundation of PAIGC
Start: 1956-09-19
Location: Guiné-Bissau

Guiné-Bissau

On September 19, 1956, the African Party for the Independence of Guinea and Cape Verde (PAIGC) was founded, led by Amílcar Cabral. The party played a crucial role in the fight for the independence of Portugal's colonies in West Africa.