Africa: Angola's Wave of Protests Reflects Historic Lows in MPLA Support

Africa: Angola's Wave of Protests Reflects Historic Lows in MPLA Support

Analysis - The current cost-of-living demonstrations indicate widespread dissatisfaction that could continue into the 2027 electoral year.

Angola’s wave of protests reflects historic lows in MPLA support

Thousands of people again took to the streets in Angola on 28 July in protest against the rising cost of living. The demonstrations began in the capital Luanda, and quickly spread to the cities of Huambo, Malanje and Benguela. In just three days, at least 29 died in clashes with the police, over 1 500 were arrested and 250 were injured. The National Association of Taxi Drivers of Angola – the main public transport provider in a densely populated…