Establishment of Angola Colony
In 1655 the Portuguese Empire established its colony in present day Angola with the help of the Kingdom of Kongo. During this time period the relation of the Portuguese Empire with the Kingdom of Kongo would lead to conflicts that would weaken Kongo.
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