The announcement by Angola’s Minister of External Relations that Angola was willing to mediate in the Uganda-Rwanda conflict took a significant number of political analysts by surprise. First, there is no significant socio-economic or political connection between Angola and Uganda or Rwanda. Second, Uganda and Rwanda are members of the East African Community. Logically, the... 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 →
