August 22
Angola: Angola - Where Is Isabel Dos Santos' Money?
Four Angolan NGOs are calling on the country's judiciary to explain why the assets of the billionaire daughter of Angola's ex-president, which have been frozen in Portugal, have… Read more »
July 01
Angola: Are Angola's Democractic Values Under Threat?
Angolan NGOs have raised concerns about what they say are attempts by President Joao Lourenco's government to restrict democratic rights, suppress the opposition and reshape the… Read more »
February 08
Central Africa: Lobito Corridor - Hoping to Break China's Grip On African Ore
Central Africa hopes to revive a trade route from colonial times. Europe and the US support the ambitious plans by DR Congo, Angola and Zambia to shore up green energy resources --… Read more »
January 26
Africa: Blinken Recalibrates U.S. Focus in Africa
US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Africa ended with a stopover in Angola. Analysts suggest Blinken sought to shore up transatlantic trade partnerships in light of… Read more »
January 14
Africa: Africa's Crises Fall Out of Focus As Global Attention Drifts
Care International has listed the ten forgotten humanitarian crises of last year -- all of them in Africa. Climate change plays a huge role, the aid organization says, and more… Read more »
December 22, 2023
Angola: Angola to Leave OPEC Over Reduced Oil Production Quotas
The African oil producer refused to accept the production cuts imposed by OPEC, saying its membership in the oil cartel was no longer benefiting the country. Read more »
July 21, 2023
Angola: Angola's New Oil Refinery Brings Hopes and Fears
Angola is rich in crude oil but has to import the fuel it needs. A new refinery could change that. Read more »
June 21, 2023
Angola: Police Crack Down On Fuel Hike Protests
Taxi drivers, street vendors and youth activists have been demonstrating against rising fuel prices, the suppression of street vending and new regulations for NGOs. The state's… Read more »
November 24, 2022
Angola: Ex-President's Daughter Says She is 'Not Hiding' - Interview
The billionaire daughter of Angola's ex-president is now the subject of an international arrest warrant for alleged corruption. In an interview with DW, Isabel dos Santos denied… Read more »
November 17, 2022
Africa: Russia Pushes Military Diplomacy in Africa Amid Ukraine War
Troop training, arms sales and mercenaries are the pillars of Russia's security support in Africa. But analysts say the war in Ukraine has exposed the risks to African nations of… Read more »
September 24, 2022
Angola: Thousands Protest Disputed Vote Result
Thousands of Angolans have taken to the streets of the country's capital to protest against alleged electoral fraud. The demonstrations were called by the main opposition party,… Read more »