THE ANGOLA LONG WAR OF INDEPENDENCE

The Angolan Civil War followed a long war for Angolan independence from Portugal, 1961-74. Although the civil war would continue until 2002, the primary victory happened as early as 1976. The war was fought between three major political organisations and their respective military wings, the People’s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), the National... Continue Reading →

Sindika Dokolo and Isabel dos Santos Corruption

As is well known, Sindika Dokolo is Congolese (in addition to Danish and Angolan), belonging to a wealthy family from Mobutu’s time. His father, Augustin Dokolo, was one of dictator Mobutu’s chief bankers before he felt into disgrace and being left without the bank. Sindika himself went on a collision course with former President Joseph... Continue Reading →

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