VI. The World Wars and the Interwar Period, 1914–1945 > J. Africa, 1914–1945 > 2. Regions > e. West Central Africa > 1930
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1930
 
The French in the Congo spent 3 million francs to combat sleeping sickness.  1
 
1930–33
 
Great suffering in Angola from the depression, aggravated by drought and locusts.  2
 
1933
 
It was estimated that there were more than 1 million Catholics in the Belgian Congo.  3
 
1935
 
The Salvation Army began work in the Belgian Congo.  4
 
1939
 
One hundred thousand students were attending school in Cameroon.  5
 
1940
 
Mvungi cult emerged on the River Congo. Tonsi movement began in western Angola.  6
 
Aug. 27
 
The Free French took control of Cameroon. Brazzaville was taken the next day.  7
 
 
 
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