COVID-19 and plummeting oil prices are immediate crises that threaten the reform agenda of Angola’s president.
Lourenço has opened the political space – the real challenge now is reducing poverty and reviving the economy.
A process of change has begun that could see Angola becoming weaker and more repressive.
As President Dos Santos steps down, can Angola’s next leader turn the country around?
This report looks at issues beyond the Agreement for the Resolution of the conflict in South Sudan.
Transforming the ruling Sudan People's Liberation Movement (SPLM) is vital in achieving sustainable peace in South Sudan.
Angolans today expect more from their government and no longer want to be ruled in the same way.
The Angolan oil state: Two governments between democracy and hegemony (2008–2010)