By Jonas Loubin
In the humid warmth of Angola’s coastal markets, the air is heavy with the scent of ripe tomatoes, ground spices, and the nutty aroma of roasted peanuts. At the heart of...
In Luanda, the rhythms of daily life unfold against a backdrop of political transformation. Markets bustle, skyscrapers rise along the coastline, and debates over the nation’s future echo through parliament halls. Angola, blessed...
By Helen Struewn
In Angola, cities rise and unfold with the cadence of a nation that has long balanced tradition with the inevitability of change. From the rhythmic pulse of the Atlantic coast to...
In Luanda, the rhythms of daily life unfold against a backdrop of political transformation. Markets bustle, skyscrapers rise along the coastline, and debates over the nation’s future echo through parliament halls. Angola, blessed...
By Robert Stales
In the wake of decades defined by oil wealth and its volatile cycles, Angola is attempting one of the most ambitious economic recalibrations on the African continent. The nation—once tethered almost entirely to petroleum exports—is now engaged in a sweeping effort to restructure its economy, diversify industries, and strengthen the foundations for long-term stability.
The urgency for reform stems from a familiar vulnerability: oil accounts for more than 90 percent of Angola’s export revenues. Each dip in global crude prices has left the economy exposed, curbing growth in non-oil sectors and magnifying structural weaknesses. That dependency, while lucrative in boom years, has proven unsustainable in the face of...
Christopher Isike, University of Pretoria and Samuel Oyewole, University of Pretoria
US president Joe Biden chose to visit Africa in the final weeks of his presidency. It would be his first trip to the continent since taking office in January 2021.
The trip was postponed at the last minute because of...
By Sandra Harvis
In Angola, fashion is undergoing a quiet but remarkable transformation. Rooted in a long history of textile artistry and ceremonial dress, the country’s designers are increasingly blending the past with the present, producing garments that speak to...
In Luanda, the rhythms of daily life unfold against a backdrop of political transformation. Markets bustle, skyscrapers rise along the coastline, and debates over the nation’s future echo through parliament halls. Angola, blessed with rich natural resources and a complex history, stands at a pivotal juncture—facing enduring challenges yet holding the promise of renewal.
Shadows of the Past
Modern Angola’s politics cannot be separated from its turbulent history. Independence from Portugal...
In Luanda, the rhythms of daily life unfold against a backdrop of political transformation. Markets bustle, skyscrapers rise along the coastline, and debates over the nation’s future echo through parliament halls. Angola, blessed...
Across Angola, vast stretches of protected land preserve a mosaic of ecosystems—lush forests alive with birdsong, savannas rippling under the heat, and coastlines where cliffs meet the Atlantic in dramatic contrast. These reserves...
Across Angola, vast stretches of protected land preserve a mosaic of ecosystems—lush forests alive with birdsong, savannas rippling under the heat, and coastlines where cliffs meet the Atlantic in dramatic contrast. These reserves...
In Angola, the work of the artisan remains a living record of the nation’s layered history. From carved masks imbued with spiritual meaning to woven textiles bearing patterns passed down through generations, handcrafted...
By Helen Struewn
In Angola, cities rise and unfold with the cadence of a nation that has long balanced tradition with the inevitability of change. From the rhythmic pulse of the Atlantic coast to...
Across Angola, vast stretches of protected land preserve a mosaic of ecosystems—lush forests alive with birdsong, savannas rippling under the heat, and coastlines where cliffs meet the Atlantic in dramatic contrast. These reserves...
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