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Isabel dos Santos

The Mandelas, the Kennedys, the Marcoses — political lineages all have their rogues

World

The Mandelas, the Kennedys, the Marcoses — political lineages all have their rogues

By Marianne Thamm

SA should lead global campaign to establish International Anti-Corruption Court — Peter Hain

South Africa

SA should lead global campaign to establish International Anti-Corruption Court — Peter Hain

By Peter Fabricius

Court case reveals corruption-accused Isabel dos Santos has bank accounts in SA

South Africa

Court case reveals corruption-accused Isabel dos Santos has bank accounts in SA

By Caryn Dolley

Boston Consulting Group — consultant to kleptocrats

Africa

Boston Consulting Group — consultant to kleptocrats

By Luvano Ntuli for Open Secrets

Angolan opposition party Unita says it was robbed of victory in 2022 but will come back fighting even harder in 2027

Africa

Angolan opposition party Unita says it was robbed of victory in 2022 but will come back fighting even harder in 2027

By Peter Fabricius

The noose is closing on Angola’s Isabel dos Santos and stolen loot stashed away in other countries

Africa

The noose is closing on Angola’s Isabel dos Santos and stolen loot stashed away in other countries

By Peter Fabricius for ISS TODAY

MPLA set for Angola victory in poll that many believe will not be free and fair

Africa

MPLA set for Angola victory in poll that many believe will not be free and fair

By Peter Fabricius

Angola’s José Eduardo dos Santos was a ruthless manipulator who left no legacy

Africa

Angola’s José Eduardo dos Santos was a ruthless manipulator who left no legacy

By Sousa Jamba

Angola’s ruling MPLA begins international voter registration drive but analysts believe move will be party’s undoing

Africa

Angola’s ruling MPLA begins international voter registration drive but analysts believe move will be party’s undoing

By Peter Fabricius

Duduzane Zuma lives high in Dubai – on our money

Africa

Duduzane Zuma lives high in Dubai – on our money

By Ferial Haffajee

Angola's beleaguered dos Santos steps down from Unitel

Africa

Angola's beleaguered dos Santos steps down from Unitel

By Reuters

Financial secrecy and capital flight is crippling Africa

Africa

Financial secrecy and capital flight is crippling Africa

By Léonce Ndikumana