Angola

A UNITA soldier examines diamonds in 1990 near Jamba, Angola
September 5, 2008 1924 GMT
Though it gained independence in 1975, Angola is only now emerging as a player on the regional stage in sub-Saharan Africa. (With Stratfor map) [more]
MAP - Angola
September 5, 2008 1232 GMT
With its first parliamentary elections in 16 years, Angola’s government is seeking international legitimacy — and the foundations for greater security. A look at Angola, its commodities and a possible future. [more]
Former Congolese rebel leader Jean-Pierre Bemba
Jean-Pierre Bemba was reportedly transferred July 3 to the International Criminal Court (ICC) at The Hague, where he is expected to face war crimes charges. [more]
Zimbabwe- bread queue
Political rhetoric against Zimbabwean President Robert Mugabe’s regime has reached a fever pitch, with a unanimous U.N. Security Council vote on a non-binding resolution and ongoing talks among southern African leaders. But trade flows will be the key indicator of coming political change. [more]
Total oil platform off coast of Angola
Angola's main interest in the May 23 visit of France's president lies in the ability of French energy company Total to tap the southern African nation's ultradeep oil reserves. [more]