Sunday, April 1, 2007

Angola oil boom raises political fears

(Reuters) - Angola's emergence as a major world oil producer is raising concerns the government will use its new clout to resist calls for political and economic reform.

The oil-rich African nation has not held a national election since 1992 and its government has delayed a return to the polls twice already, citing the poor condition of roads and other infrastructure damaged during a 27-year civil war.


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