Angola expels 53,000 irregular foreigners over seven months
Angolan police deported more than 53,000 foreign citizens in irregular situations over the last seven months. Commissioner Francisco Ribas announced the figures following a National Security Council meeting in Luanda. Many of those expelled were allegedly involved in the illicit exploitation of diamonds.
Why it mattersThe operational plan aims to reduce illegal immigration and curb the theft of national mineral resources.
Unitel restores national communications after three-week outage
Unitel has completed the restoration of voice, messaging, data, and internet services across Angola. The company stated in a market communiqué that the outage lasted more than three weeks and was caused by a cyberattack. Call-waiting services remain offline until a future date.
Why it mattersThe restoration returns mobile and internet connectivity to users and third-party services operating on the network.
UNITA files criminal complaint against Uíge governor and police
The opposition party UNITA filed a criminal complaint against Uíge Governor José Carvalho da Rocha and police leadership. Vice-president Arlete Chimbinda announced the move during a press conference. The complaint follows attacks on party militants on August 8.
Why it mattersThe legal action seeks accountability for violence directed at opposition members in the Uíge province.
MPLA presidential hopeful Higino Carneiro refuses to withdraw
General Higino Carneiro stated he will not exit the race for the leadership of the MPLA. He spoke to journalists after a Supreme Court session in Luanda. Carneiro is currently contesting charges of embezzlement and money laundering.
Why it mattersThe general's persistence maintains a challenge to the leadership of the party that has held power for 50 years.
Director William Tonet was the victim of a qualified robbery on August 19 at 9:20 p.m. The incident occurred in a side street in Morro Bento while Tonet was visiting a clinic. The Dic-Samba picket registered the case.
Why it mattersThe robbery occurred after Tonet had reportedly rejected police escorts provided by the CNE.