Angola moves toward acccord
Your support helps us to tell the story
From reproductive rights to climate change to Big Tech, The Independent is on the ground when the story is developing. Whether it's investigating the financials of Elon Musk's pro-Trump PAC or producing our latest documentary, 'The A Word', which shines a light on the American women fighting for reproductive rights, we know how important it is to parse out the facts from the messaging.
At such a critical moment in US history, we need reporters on the ground. Your donation allows us to keep sending journalists to speak to both sides of the story.
The Independent is trusted by Americans across the entire political spectrum. And unlike many other quality news outlets, we choose not to lock Americans out of our reporting and analysis with paywalls. We believe quality journalism should be available to everyone, paid for by those who can afford it.
Your support makes all the difference.LUANDA - The Angolan political crisis moved a step towards resolution yesterday, when the government agreed not to release results of the first-ever general elections until inquiries into complaints of vote-rigging were completed, writes Karl Maier.
Announcement of the agreement came after a two-hour meeting between President Jose Eduardo dos Santos and Pik Botha, the South African Foreign Minister, who has emerged as a important mediator between the government and Jonas Savimbi's National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (Unita).
Mr Botha said that Mr dos Santos agreed to meet Mr Savimbi as soon as possible. 'Both leaders are very much concerned about the necessity of unity, stability, and not resorting to any form of force,' he said.
Join our commenting forum
Join thought-provoking conversations, follow other Independent readers and see their replies
Comments