Angola: Opposition unites against the government

Angola: Opposition unites against the government
dw.com
5/24/2021
Antonio Cascais
The MPLA party has ruled Angola for almost 50 years. In the lead-up to next year's election, the opposition is determined to bring about change and has started to forge an alliance, even seeking support in Germany.
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As President Joao Lourenco's popularity plummets, opposition figures are already preparing for next year's election
At the beginning of May, Adalberto Costa Junior, the president of Angola's largest opposition party, UNITA, made a brief visit to Berlin for "political talks with representatives of German parties and foundations." Or, to put it another way, to promote his program and shore up political and financial support.

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