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Angola - UNITA

Angola is rebuilding its country after the end of a 27-year civil war in 2002.

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From the CIA World Factbook:

Fighting between the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), led by Jose Eduardo Dos Santos, and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), led by Jonas Savimbi, followed independence from Portugal in 1975. Peace seemed imminent in 1992 when Angola held national elections, but fighting picked up again by 1996. Up to 1.5 million lives may have been lost - and 4 million people displaced - in the quarter century of fighting. Savimbi's death in 2002 ended UNITA's insurgency and strengthened the MPLA's hold on power.

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nation.co.ke Angolan court sends polls team boss home 05/18
bbc.co.uk Angola court removes poll chief 05/18
af.reuters.com Angola court annuls appointment of election head 05/18
africafiles.org Diary: A ‘Soldier’s Peace’? 05/07
allafrica.com Unita President Happy With Visits in U.S., Ireland and UK 05/04
allafrica.com 'A Country in Serious Transition' 05/02
voanews.com Angola's UNITA Party Threatens Protests 04/24
allafrica.com Ambassador to Poland Highlights Gain of Peace 04/18
allafrica.com Robert Fowler May Write About Peace Process in the Country 04/14
allafrica.com Former UNSC Chairperson Hails Country's Progress in Peacetime 04/12
allafrica.com State Secretary Welcomes Ambassador Robert Fowler 04/11
allafrica.com Locals Celebrate 10 Years of Peace 04/10
af.reuters.com Decade of peace leaves Angolans split over rewards 04/04
dw.de Angola: ten years after civil war 04/04
nation.co.ke Angola marks 10 years of end to civil war 04/04
modernghana.com Angola marks 10 years since end of civil war 04/04
allafrica.com Generals Pay Homage to Unknown Soldiers 04/04
allafrica.com Ordinary Citizens Still Await Peace Dividend 04/04
mg.co.za Angola celebrates 10 years of peace 04/03
allafrica.com Producer Promotes Gospel Music Show 03/29
af.reuters.com INTERVIEW-Angola's UNITA says govt must copy Senegal vote methods 03/27
af.reuters.com Angola's UNITA says government must copy Senegal vote 03/27
news24.com Dealing with SA's 'Vietnam war' 03/26
mg.co.za Poor left behind in Angola’s boom 03/22
allafrica.com Unita President Appeals for Militants Unity 03/19
allafrica.com Unita's Member Renounces Party, Creates New Organisation 03/15
allafrica.com Council of Judiciary Reacts to National Electoral Commission Chairperson Nomination Complaints 03/05
nation.co.ke Angola MPs defy boycott by opposition to pass Bill 03/01
modernghana.com Angola's Savimbi still haunts 10 years on 02/21
allafrica.com UNITA Secretary-General Works With Party Members in Huila 02/06
modernghana.com Election worries brew in Angola 01/27
allafrica.com Parliamentary Group Salutes Handball Team's Conquest 01/26
allafrica.com Opposition Unita Party Faces Collapse 01/26
af.reuters.com Angola says appointment of election head was impartial 01/25
af.reuters.com Angola's UNITA slams re-appointment of election head 01/21
allafrica.com National Police Meet With Political Parties 01/13
allafrica.com Minister Clarifies On Former Combatants' Day 01/13
allafrica.com Opposition Leader Considers 2011 Rich in Developments 12/29
af.reuters.com Angola preparing to hold fair election in 2012: President 12/29
allafrica.com Unita Party Leadership Deemed Instrument for Democratic Opposition 12/23
allafrica.com Isaias Samakuva Re-Elected President of Unita 12/19
allafrica.com State Secures Men and Women's Equal Participation 12/15
allafrica.com Political Parties Urged to Include Women in Decision Making Organs 12/15
allafrica.com Opposition Unita Party's 10th Congress Set for Tuesday 12/12
allafrica.com Parliament Speaker Hails Consensus on Elections Framework Law 12/12
af.reuters.com Angola political parties reach deal on election law 12/09
allafrica.com MPs Reach Consensus on Elections Framework Law 12/09
af.reuters.com Angola opposition leader faces leadership challenge 12/02
allafrica.com Opposition Casts Doubt On 2012 Elections 11/26
modernghana.com Angola's opposition casts doubt on 2012 elections 11/25
allafrica.com Political Parties Told to Cooperate in Electoral Registration Process 11/21
allafrica.com Opposition ND Party Defends Better Opportunities for Businesspeople 11/16
allafrica.com Government Responds to MPs Concerns 11/16
allafrica.com Opposition Parties Quit Discussion of Electoral Law 11/10
allafrica.com Air Force Troops Attend Lecture On Events Preceding Independence Proclamation 11/10
allafrica.com Opposition Parties Abandon Discussion of Electoral Law 11/10
af.reuters.com Angola opposition MPs stall vote on election law 11/09
timeslive.co.za Zambia demands old debt 11/06
news2.onlinenigeria.com Africa News Briefs 11/01
allafrica.com Africa: Commemorating the Life and Work of Howard Wolpe 10/28
enoughproject.org Commemorating the Life and Work of Howard Wolpe 10/27
af.reuters.com Angola's UNITA denies organising anti-government rallies 10/20
allafrica.com Zambia: President Sata Sends Kenneth Kaunda to Angola 10/20
allafrica.com Zambia Apologises for Backing Savimbi 10/19
allafrica.com Fight Against Poverty Regarded As Country?s Greatest Challenge 10/19
allafrica.com Head of State, Opposition Leader Analyse Country's Situation 10/19
nation.co.ke Zambia leader apologises to Angola over past support to Jonas Savimbi 10/19
bbc.co.uk Zambia apology for 'treachery' 10/19
af.reuters.com Zambia apologises to Angola for backing UNITA 10/19
timeslive.co.za Angola arrests five over support for dissident rapper 10/17
allafrica.com Tensions Mount Ahead of 2012 Polls 10/17
allafrica.com UNITA Official Assesses Functioning of Party in Malanje 08/09
allafrica.com Opposition Unita President Recognises Need to Restructure Cities 08/08
allafrica.com Main Opposition Party's Leader Meets Huila Governor 08/08
allafrica.com UNITA President Inspects Party's Structures in Huíla 08/06
allafrica.com Angolan Opposition Seeks Ouster of Leader 07/25
modernghana.com Angolan opposition demand party leader's resignation 07/23
allafrica.com National Assembly Urges Unita to Become a Classic Party 07/20
allafrica.com Unita's Accusations Considered Groundless 07/20
allafrica.com Parliament Speaker Calls for Promotion of Truth 07/20
allafrica.com US Ambassador Meets MPLA Officials 07/18
allafrica.com U.S. Ambassador Expected in Huambo On Sunday 07/15
allafrica.com Ruling Party's 5th Parliamentary Activities Start Thursday 07/08
allafrica.com Unita Secretary Urges More Sensitization of Militants 07/08
allafrica.com Existence of Political Intolerance Cases Denied 07/07
allafrica.com Unita Youth Wing Celebrates Anniversary 07/04
allafrica.com Main Opposition Party Holds Conference 07/04
allafrica.com Parliament Approves Legal Bills 06/22
allafrica.com Inquiry Commission Hears MPLA, Unita Officials 06/22
allafrica.com Parliamentary Inquiry Commission Works in Mungo District 06/20
allafrica.com Placing of Party Flags in Inappropriate Spots Blamed for Alleged Intolerance Cases 06/20
allafrica.com Parliamentary Commission Co-Ordinator Appeals for Respect for Difference 06/16
allafrica.com Parliamentary Inquiry Commission Works in Ekunha District 06/15
allafrica.com Population Urged to Socialise in Difference 06/15
allafrica.com Citizens Urged to Be Honest in Reporting on Political Intolerance 06/14
allafrica.com Opposition UNITA, PRS Militants Defect to Ruling MPLA in Bailundo 06/08
allafrica.com UNITA Members End Methodological Training 06/08
allafrica.com Journalist Beaten And Arrested 06/07
allafrica.com Church Leader Stresses Importance of Bicesse Agreement for Peace 05/31
allafrica.com Unita Outlines Electoral Strategy 05/30