Angola

  • Aug 10, 2012
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Pre-election tension points to wider Angolan risks

The ruling MPLA party yesterday accused opposition parties of inciting and assisting civil war...

Angola
  • Jul 18, 2012
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Questions will remain over Angola's oil-based growth

The IMF yesterday described Angola's growth outlook as favourable, and that it anticipates that...

Angola
  • Jun 8, 2012
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Angola faces an uncertain pre- and post-poll period

Angola's second post-civil war election is scheduled for August 31. It will be the first under a...

Angola
  • May 24, 2012
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ANGOLA: An August electoral surprise is unlikely

The presidency yesterday announced August 31 as the national elections date.

Angola
  • May 18, 2012
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Angolan non-oil economy will remain below potential

Angola's leaders repeatedly express their commitment to diversifying the economy. In particular,...

Angola
  • Mar 29, 2012
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IMF approves Angola's final loan disbursement

The IMF yesterday approved the final 132.9 million dollar tranche of the 1.4 billion dollar loan...

Angola
  • Mar 23, 2012
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Angola tensions rise over further dos Santos term

In power since 1979, President Jose Eduardo dos Santos is now certain to be re-elected in...

Angola
  • Mar 1, 2012
  • 7 min read

Angola manages nuanced and opaque China relations

Despite China's rapid rise as an important Angolan trade and financing partner, Luanda continues...

Angola