2018 Issue 1 of the Angola Monitor available now, featuring the latest politics, economics, human rights, and aid and development news.
This issue covers:
Political News:
– João Lourenço approved as candidate for President of the ruling party
– Jose Filomeno dos Santos charged with fraud
– Teacher’s strike presents Lourenco’s first labour challenge
– More senior staff dismissals
– Hope for ordinary Angolans as crackdown on corruption continues
– Will Angola hold local elections before 2022?
Economic News:
– Parliament approves bills on repatriation of capital
– Diamond exploration licenses allegedly offered out in Cape Town
– Mauritius freezes funds in connection with Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund
– IMF Chief states bailout for Angola should not be necessary
– Angolan kwanza continues to lose value
Human Rights News:
– Award-winning journalist and human rights activist faces trial in Angola
– Congolese refugees forcibly returned to DRC
Aid and Development News:
– New visa rules expected to boost tourism
– The EU and UNCTD step in to tackle oil dependency
– New study calls for action to protect Angola’s elephants
– Angola/DRC railroad reopens after 34 year hiatus
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