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SA can learn about holding politicians accountable from Angola By Opinion By Douglas Gibson Angola can show South Africa a thing or two when it comes to holding politicians to account. The 38-year-long presidency of Jose Eduardo dos Santos led to some of his children becoming exceedingly wealthy. The former president lives in exile in Spain. His daughter, Isabel, was often described as the “richest woman in Africa”. A large portion of her assets was confiscated and it seems she has by no means finished with corruption trials from her home in exile. Her brother, Jose Filomeno “Zenu” dos Santos, was sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment for fraud, money laundering and influence peddling. ....
Former Angolan minister Manuel Rabelais was sentenced Monday to 14 years in prison on corruption charges, becoming the second ex-minister put behind bars since Joao Lourenço took power in 2017. The Angolan president succeeded Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who had held onto power for 38 years. Shortly after his election, Lourenço launched a massive anti-corruption campaign against those close to his predecessor, including his children. President Dos Santos had appointed close friends and family members to key positions during his corruption-ridden reign. Manuel Rabelais, a former communications minister under the previous regime, was arrested in October 2020 and convicted by the Luanda Supreme Court of money laundering and misappropriation of public funds. ....
Angola jails former minister over corruption msn.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from msn.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.
Angolan Ex-Minister Jailed For 14 Years For Embezzlement channelstv.com - get the latest breaking news, showbiz & celebrity photos, sport news & rumours, viral videos and top stories from channelstv.com Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday newspapers.