Luanda will try to relieve the pressure on the country's political elite.
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The headquarters of the National Bank of Angola in Luanda
The restriction aims to increase government revenue and revitalize the economy.
Pretoria wants to boost its international influence by funding projects elsewhere in Africa and in the West.
Recent arrests by Angolan authorities highlight the state of security and stability in the country.
Angola's railways need work, but the country is more interested in becoming a hub for commodity exports.
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By African standards Angola is blessed geographically, giving it the potential to emerge as a regional power.
