Angola

Congolese authorities believe a mining accident in Angola has polluted major tributaries of the Congo River

A new onshore licensing round is unlikely to transform the country’s petroleum production outlook

At least twenty people are believed dead after deadly confrontations with the security forces

Limited debt reprofiling with Chinese creditors raises chances of sovereign default over the medium term

The government is trying to revitalise the pivotal oil and gas sector, but domestic and global hurdles abound

Recent street protests in Luanda have shaken the political class

The sluggish performance of key markets undermines hopes of economic recovery

Luanda has recently increased the influence of its multilateral partners, but this trend looks set to be short-lived