Roberto a central figure in Angola 's struggle for independence from Portugal . Copyright 2007 Reuters . Founded the National Front for the Liberation of Angola ( FNLA ) in early 1960s . In 1972, he was elected to parliament and became minister of defense. Roberto moved to Paris , returned in 1992 for elections , period of political turmoil .
Roberto a central figure in Angola 's struggle for independence from Portugal . Founded the National Front for the Liberation of Angola ( FNLA ) in early 1960s . In 1972, he was elected to parliament and became minister of defense. Roberto moved to Paris , returned in 1992 for elections , period of political turmoil .