Protestors in Luanda, #Angola called for a fully democratic state, decrying bad governance. Angola has achieved relative political stability following a 27-year civil war that ended in 2002, but still continues to grapple with mass poverty, organized crime, resource plundering and corruption. 🧵
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1966 Gulf Oil (US company) came in after IMF agreement
2018 Chevron and ExxonMobil came in after IMF agreement
Try to tell me and explain how these companies are known for their good will and humanity and don't think about profit margins
It's called neo colonialism and it's by design
So if it is really about helping, you make sure that Angola thrives, and not some western Company who already have a gazillion dollars
Honors to democrazy