Angola’s Descent into Authoritarianism: A Nation at a Crossroads

Angola, once mired in Cold War conflicts, now stands as an oil-rich democracy at a pivotal moment in Central Africa. However, recent developments paint a troubling picture of democratic backsliding. President João Lourenço’s government has taken alarming steps. In 2024, two controversial laws were passed: the Bill on Crimes of Vandalism and the National Security […]