Angola
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Angola’s regime is scared
With opposition and discontent growing ahead of the August elections, the security state may be more active and dangerous than ever. As Russia’s war ... -
How the radical became normal in Angola
When everyone knows the emperor has no clothes but no one dares say it out loud, even the smallest acts of dissent become ones ... -
Writing about “that kind of country” in a time of coronavirus
Now more than ever, it is essential that writing on Africa focuses not just on devastation and despair but beauty, success, dignity, love and ... -
Africa Insiders: #LuandaLeaks over Isabel Dos Santos
The essentials: A massive leak of 715,000 documents to the Platform to Protect Whistleblowers in Africa led to a massive investigative journalism effort coordinated by ... -
Angola’s oil could actually be the DR Congo’s. Here’s why it isn’t.
About half of the oil being produced by Angola is in Congolese waters, according to the UN convention that defines maritime borders. Angola’s politics ... -
President Lourenço’s anti-corruption drive changes the rules in Angola
Several allies and relatives of the former president have been arrested on corruption charges. What effect is this crusade having on the country? President ... -
Insiders Insight: The downfall of the Dos Santos family
This week, we have a couple of free preview sections (scroll down), the first an update on a fresh young campaigner in Kenya, the other ... -
No puppet: President Lourenço stamps his authority on Angola
Two months into office, Dos Santos’ handpicked successor is systematically removing the former president’s children from state power. On 15 November, as most of ... -
“Never Betray Congo”: A warning to the SADC Summit
South Africa and Angola’s leaders may be preoccupied with domestic events, but they ignore Congo at the region’s peril. This weekend, as the Southern ... -
Angola’s ruling family is worth billions. What happens when dad steps down?
After nearly four decades in office, President José Eduardo Dos Santos is due to hand over power after Angola’s 23 August elections. After 38 ...
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