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Two Russian men have been convicted in Angola on terrorism and espionage charges for allegedly plotting a coup and organizing deadly fuel price protests that killed 22 people. Lev Lakshtanov and Igor Ratchin were sentenced to 8 and 11 years in prison, respectively, and have appealed.
The 1,300-km Lobito corridor, connecting Angola to Central Africa's mineral belt, has been touted by US officials as a model partnership but faces criticism for prioritizing resource extraction and US strategic goals over local benefits. Critics warn of displacement, environmental risks, and neo-colonial practices.
Angola’s ambassador to South Korea said the country is ready to prioritize crude oil supplies to Seoul to ease supply difficulties caused by the Middle East crisis. This is expected to foster long-term energy cooperation between the two nations.
