Luanda will try to relieve the pressure on the country's political elite.

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.

Portugal's financial troubles are attracting investment from foreign companies and governments.

The Syrian opposition is divided over the Muslim Brotherhood, a group that also poses a threat to the Saudi regime.

By African standards Angola is blessed geographically, giving it the potential to emerge as a regional power.

Threatened by reform, the military took steps to preserve its place as a facilitator of the drug trade.

Factions of Guinea-Bissau's military are concerned the next president may undercut their profits from drug smuggling.