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During 1902-1904, the uprising in Angola was not simultaneous and cohesive. However, there were several smaller conflicts and uprisings against Portuguese colonial rule during this time.
One of the most prominent events was the Kuamato uprising, which took place in southern Angola in 1902. The uprising was led by a religious leader named Samuel Mbatu, who claimed to have received divine inspiration to overthrow Portuguese colonial rule. The uprising was centered in the Cuamato region and included attacks on Portuguese military posts and local authorities. The Portuguese responded with a military campaign that eventually led to the defeat of the uprising, the execution of Mbatu, and the suppression of the rebellion.
Additionally, smaller-scale uprisings and conflicts occurred throughout Angola during this time, often sparked by local discontent with Portuguese exploitation and forced labor practices. These uprisings were generally quickly suppressed by the Portuguese military.
In general, although there were isolated cases of resistance and uprisings against Portuguese colonial rule in Angola during 1902-1904, they are sometimes referred to in historiography as the national liberation war.