Angola

  • Feb 7, 2012
  • 7 min read

Returns drive Chinese infrastructure lending in Africa

In the last decade, China has entered a series of large-scale infrastructure deals with several...

Africa
  • Jan 31, 2012
  • 2 min read

Sonangol CEO move sharpens Angola's succession debate

The state news agency yesterday reported that Vicente will leave Sonangol to a post coordinating...

Angola
  • Jan 26, 2012
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Angola presidency tightens media as elections approach

Elections expected later this year will take place in a media environment strongly favourable to...

Angola
  • Jan 24, 2012
  • 2 min read

Angolan opacity will remain despite IMF role

Luanda yesterday stated that it does not intend to take up the next tranche of IMF loan support,...

Angola
  • Dec 13, 2011
  • 2 min read

MPLA succession issue remains open in Angola

Cabinet yesterday re-appointed Vicente to another term as head of state-owned firm Sonangol.

Angola
  • Nov 29, 2011
  • 7 min read

Angolan banking sector remains opaque despite reforms

Angola's banking sector has grown rapidly in the decade since the long civil conflict ended....

Angola
  • Nov 23, 2011
  • 7 min read

Prospects for Southern Africa in 2012

Southern African countries largely maintained stronger growth in 2011 despite a modest...

Africa
  • Nov 9, 2011
  • 7 min read

Angola succession debate pressure grows on dos Santos

President Jose Eduardo dos Santos is almost certain to head the ruling Popular Movement for the...

Angola