Angola: ameliorated political risk, UNITA’s call for dialogue

Summary The political risk outlook for Angola is made better following a call for dialogue by Angola’s top oppositional movement, UNITA. With one month remaining until Angolan President Joao Lourenco’s succession to the ruling party’s presidency, the Angolan leader is presenting a strong case restoring the country from political and economic crisis. Analysis The leader of Angola’s opposition National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) party Isaías Samakuva called on Angolan President Joao Lourenco August 7 to engage the party on dialogue leading to a renewed national reconciliation. Samakuva’s tone was constructive and lauded the Angolan leader’s efforts …

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