Isaias Samakuva

The MPLA’s election victory in Angola, although expected, was larger than predicted, writes John Grobler.

The leader of Angola’s largest opposition party said on Sunday he was contesting the results of the country’s parliamentary election.

Angolans go to the polls this month for the first time in 16 years. John Grobler reports from Luanda.

The repressive climate in Angola casts a shadow on the coming elections.