Angola’s top officials reap the cream

Lobby groups want multinational companies to stand against a government that bends the rules.

Drogba's last chance for Côte d'Ivoire victory in ACN

It may be Didier Drogba's last chance to win the African Cup of Nations as Côte d'Ivoire again begins its quest for a long-awaited continental title.

Botswana bows to Zim in Africa Cup of Nations warm-up

Botswana's 2012 Africa Cup of Nations players went on strike before being held 0-0 at home by an understrength Zimbabwe team in a warm-up game.

Zambia seeks Angolan fuel products import deal

Due to the rising cost of fuel Zambia has planned to begin importing refined petroleum products from neighbouring Angola.

Campaigners call Kimberley Process an 'utter failure'

Conflict diamonds are to be used to fund a new campaign of violence by President Robert Mugabe's regime against his political opponents in Zimbabwe.

Portugal banks on former colony Angola for bailout

Not so long ago thousands of Angolans were fleeing for Portugal. Now the tables have turned.

Angola not for faint-hearted firms

Many South Africa companies have found it hard to get a foot in Angola's lucrative door.

Afcon favourites Côte d'Ivoire, Ghana avoid early clash

The Africa Cup of Nations' main contenders Côte d'Ivoire and Ghana avoided each other and the likes of Senegal, Morocco and Tunisia in a kind draw.

So many outlets, so little freedom

Economic growth and consumer demand have led to an explosion of new private media organisations in post-war Angola.

Jittery Dos Santos 'not a dictator'

Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos announced this week that his country would go to the polls at the end of 2012.

Angola expels 140 foreigners in 'security' purge

Angola has expelled 140 foreign nationals on suspicions of terrorism and money laundering, in order to "safeguard the national interest".

Sub-Saharan Africa might feel Europe, US pinch

Sub-Saharan Africa could maintain its economic expansion in the near term, but faltering US or European recovery could threaten trade, says the IMF.

Students are rattling Angola's regime

Protests on the streets of Luanda show that young people are increasingly willing to speak out against the ageing government.

Dozens dead in Angola plane crash

At least 30 people -- including three Angolan generals -- have been killed after a military aircraft crashed at an airport in Huambo, south of Luanda.

Angolan police under fire

Twenty-one people have appeared in court in Angola, charged with public order offences, following a rare anti-government demonstration.

Violent anti-government protest reported in Angola

Angolan authorities arrested 24 people at an anti-government youth rally, were several protesters, journalists and police were injured, reports say.

SADC leaders wrap up Angola summit

Southern African leaders holding a two day regional summit in Luanda have wrapped up their talks ahead of schedule.

SADC: How are we behaving?

Southern African leaders opened a summit in Angola on Wednesday under pressure to address growing regional unrest.

Panic in Angola as schools hit by mystery toxin

Two children have died in a wave of poisonings in Angolan schools, but police have yet to identify the toxin that has sown panic in the country.

Angola accused of border terror

Angolan security forces are waging a campaign of terror -- including sexual abuse -- on Congolese migrants who cross the border illegally.

Murder twist in Angolan mega-theft

One of Angola's most senior police officers is accused of stealing $3.7-million and then paying a hit man to murder a colleague.

Outside chaotic Luanda, a new city rises

In a field 30km south of Angola's chaotic capital, a city seems to rise from nothing, a showpiece in government's drive to build a million homes.

Change on the way for Angola

Angola's long standing 'unelected' leader José dos Santos may not stand in next year's election.

First dinosaur fossil discovered in Angola

Scientists say they have discovered the first fossil of a dinosaur in Angola, and that it's a new creature, heralding a research renaissance.

Water everywhere in Angola, but few places to drink

War and chaotic infrastructure planning have left the river-rich country with a dire sanitation system.

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