Biafra Nation in Political History

Biafra officially the Republic of Biafra was a state in West Africa that existed from May 1967 to January 1970. It was made up of the states in the Eastern Region of Nigeria. Its inhabitants were mostly Igbo who led the independence movement due to economic ethnic cultural and religious tensions among the various peoples of Nigeria. Other ethnic groups included the Efik Ibibio Annang Ejagham Eket Ibeno and the Ijaw. Biafra's declaration of independence from Nigeria resulted in civil war between Biafra and Nigeria. Biafra was formally recognised by Gabon Haiti Ivory Coast Tanzania and Zambia. Other nations which did not give official recognition but provided support and assistance to Biafra included Israel France Spain Portugal Norway Rhodesia South Africa and Vatican City.