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News about the struggle for democracy in Angola. According to Freedom House, the August 2012 legislative elections, while an "improvement over the 2008 polls, were not free and fair". Protests of any kind and opposition parties are routinely repressed. Also see our articles on the African continent.

Angola Corruption Starts At The Top, Hurts The Poorest

February 18, 2022 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

If something is not done about it Angola too may quickly slide into state failure and collapse

If something is not done about corruption in Angola, rife from top to bottom, the country could easily slide into state failure and collapse.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola, Worldwide Corruption

An Unexpected Constitutional Overhaul In Angola

April 23, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

An Unexpected Constitutional Overhaul In Angola

Angola’s President João Lourenço wants a constitutional overhaul, leaving many to question why as he dismissed earlier calls to do so.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola, Dictatorships

Killings at Angolan Protests Need Thorough Investigation

February 7, 2021 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Killings at Angolan Protests

Angolan authorities should immediately ensure a prompt, independent, and thorough investigation into the killings.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola, Democracy Protests

Angola’s austerity likely to generate social unrest, civil society warns

November 10, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Angola’s austerity likely to generate social unrest, civil society warns

Civil society activists in Angola are warning that economic stringency is likely to generate social unrest. Angola is known for State repression.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola

How ‘Warlord Democrats’ Threaten Africa’s Democratic Moment

June 26, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Warlord Democrats

In the 60-plus years since the countries of sub-Saharan Africa started becoming independent, democracy there has advanced unevenly.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, Dictatorships, Ethiopia, Nigeria, South Africa

Angola’s Oil Reforms: Miracle or Mirage?

January 18, 2019 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Angola’s Oil Reforms: Miracle or Mirage?

Angolan President Joao Lourenco makes headline-grabbing changes in nation’s vital oil sector since taking power in 2017 while skeptics see move as cosmetic.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola, Capitalism and Big Business, Dictatorships, Worldwide Corruption

Angolan President, One Year In, Praised For Anti-Corruption Push

September 28, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Angolan President, One Year In, Praised For Anti-Corruption Push

Angola’s government says President Joao Lourenco has accomplished more to stop corruption than any previous Angolan administration in just one year.

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola, Worldwide Corruption

Corruption Allegations Rock Angolan Political Transition

March 6, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Angolan Political Transition

Allegations and new tensions could imperil hopes of radical change in the oil-rich but debt-ridden nation

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola, Dictatorships, Worldwide Corruption

The Political Strongmen of Southern Africa Are Falling

February 1, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Political Strongmen of Southern Africa

Will their successors offer more of the same – they were all from the same ruling party as their predecessors?

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola, Dictatorships, South Africa, Zimbabwe

Increased Repression of Peaceful Dissent Across Southern African

January 18, 2018 by DC Editors Leave a Comment

Peaceful Dissent Across Southern African

Southern African governments clamped down on vocal journalists, activists, and opposition politicians in 2017

Filed Under: International Democracy Tagged With: Africa, Angola, Democratic Republic of Congo, South Africa, Tanzania, Zimbabwe

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