Four killed, hundreds detained as fuel price protests rock Angola
Unrest and sporadic clashes continued in parts of the capital on Tuesday
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Looting erupts as Luanda taxi drivers strike over fuel hikes
Rising gasoline costs in Angola spark a taxi strike that escalates into violent protests and vandalism in the capital.
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Angola withdraws as African Union mediator in DR Congo conflict
President’s office says President Joao Lourenco wants to focus on his work as African Union chairperson
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M23 rebels quit peace talks after EU sanctions
The Congo River Alliance, the political wing of M23, accused the EU of deliberately obstructing the long-awaited negotiations, calling the sanctions an act of interference
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DRC government accused of sabotaging peace talks with M23
M23 accuses the DRC government of escalating attacks to sabotage upcoming peace talks in Angola, while the DRC remains silent on the allegations.
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Congo to join peace talks with Rwanda-backed rebels on Tuesday
The talks, set to begin in Luanda on March 18, were confirmed by Angola last week
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Angolan president demands DR Congo ceasefire by midnight
Angolan President Joao Lourenco has called for a ceasefire in eastern DR Congo starting at midnight, ahead of direct peace talks between the Congolese government and the M23 group.
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DR Congo president considers talks with M23 rebels amid setbacks
Embattled Congo president Felix Tshisekedi is considering dialogue with the M23 rebels after facing defeats and a decline in regional support.
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Congo president weighs talks with M23 rebels amid military struggles
In a surprising development this week, Angola announced that direct talks between Congo and the M23 would take place in its capital, Luanda, on March 18
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Angola denies entry to foreign opposition figures
Angolan authorities blocked numerous opposition politicians and former presidents from entering the country to attend a UNITA-organized democracy conference.
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