Angola

A corruption trial against African National Congress (ANC) president Jacob Zuma was ruled illegal Sept. 12 by a high court in South Africa. [more]

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]

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]

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]

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]

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]

The Italian energy company ENI reportedly will invest $3 billion to develop oil-tar sands in the Republic of the Congo. [more]

Angola is preparing to hold its first parliamentary elections in 16 years. The long-ruling Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola regime will use the September elections to consolidate its power both at home and abroad. (With Stratfor map) [more]

Factors in Zimbabwe, Botswana and Namibia are pushing mining companies to look elsewhere in Africa to secure diamond supplies. [more]

A separatist group, the Front for the Liberation of the Cabinda Enclave, claimed an attack that killed three soldiers in Angola's Cabinda province, media reported March 7. (With Stratfor map) [more]

The Angolan foreign minister was on a two-day visit Jan. 17 in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where he will meet with DRC President Joseph Kabila to offer political and diplomatic assistance. [more]

The foundation is being laid for cooperation between the energy majors of Brazil and Angola. [more]

French prosecutors opened an investigation June 18 into possible embezzlement charges against... [more]

Mohammed Barkindo, secretary-general of the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries... [more]

The Angolan government announced Aug. 16 that it has positioned four army battalions with armored... [more]

A cease-fire announced July 10 between the Angolan Armed Forces and separatists in Angola's... [more]

The net assessment is key to Stratfor's analytical process. It is not a forecast, but rather a... [more]

Angola's government plans to bar imports of genetically modified (GM) food aid, effectively... [more]

Fifteen suspected mercenaries were arrested in Equatorial Guinea sometime last week; 64 others... [more]

In a Jan. 13 report on Angola's oil sector, campaigning lobby Human Rights Watch in effect... [more]