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The Portuguese presence on the East African coast resulted in both positive and negative impacts. Positively, they built Fort Jesus, enriched the Swahili language, introduced new crops, and improved shipbuilding, while negatively, their rule led to trade decline, destruction of coastal towns, widespread poverty, and oppression of local populations. Their actions also set the stage for increased European interest and eventual colonization in the 19th century.
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