Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s former president, was accused of enriching herself with state resources during her time in control of the country’s oil company.
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Angola’s Ruling Party, MPLA, Retains Power in Tightest Election Yet
The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola won in the general election with the lowest margin since coming to power in 1975.
A New Generation of Voters Will Test Angola’s Longtime Governing Party
The election may not change the country’s government, but the contest reflects the growing discontent of young voters, many of whom are unemployed.
Dead but Not Buried, Angola’s Ex-President’s Body Sparks a Continental Fight
José Eduardo dos Santos ruled Angola for 38 years. But he died in Spain. A dispute over where to lay him to rest has divided his family and could decide the fate of his political party.
José Eduardo dos Santos, Longtime Angolan Ruler, Dies at 79
As Angola’s president for 38 years, Mr. dos Santos ended the country’s civil war. He also launched an economic boom, but it mainly benefited his family and friends.
How U.S. Firms Helped Africa’s Richest Woman Exploit Her Country’s Wealth
Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s former president, built an empire in a country mired in corruption. Western consultants were her advisers.
How U.S. Firms Helped Africa’s Richest Woman Exploit Her Country’s Wealth
Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s former president, built an empire in a country mired in corruption. Western consultants were her advisers.
Angola Freezes Assets of Ex-President’s Billionaire Daughter
Isabel dos Santos, called Africa’s richest woman, is one of three people accused of causing the state losses of more than $1 billion.