Angola

We believe real GDP growth will remain in the double-digit levels in Angola over the coming two years, as strong expansion in the non-oil economy will offset slowing growth in the... 2008-11-21

The United States is providing Angola with security in light of its rising prominence as an oil producer. America is offering ships, radar and intelligence in order to prevent the... 2008-10-28

BMI View: We have downgraded our forecasts for real GDP growth on the back of the global financial crisis and sharp moderation in oil prices. We now see the economy expanding at... 2008-10-28

BMI View: The ongoing trial of French politicians allegedly involved in illegal sales of arms to Angola in the early 1990s may bring a worsening of bilateral relations. Perceptions... 2008-10-22

BMI View: In our view, Angola in 2008 is set to see real GDP growth almost halve from 21.1% in 2007, albeit to a still-impressive 12.4% rate, as expansion in the oil sector slows.... 2008-09-23

China International Trust and Investment Corporation has broken ground for a housing project outside Angola's capital, Luanda. The project will reportedly cost an estimated US$3.5bn,... 2008-09-23

BMI View: The relatively peaceful passing of the September 5 legislative elections bodes well for short-term stability and investor confidence. We have revised up Angola's short-term... 2008-09-09

BMI View: The surge in inflation and money supply growth over May-July increases the odds of a revaluation of the Angolan kwanza at first glance. However, the medium-term trend for... 2008-08-20

BMI View: Opinion seems unanimous that Angola has strong potential for the production of diamonds, and stands to become one of the world's leading producers. However, corruption,... 2008-07-29

Angola's Prime Minister Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos said in late July that he was confident his party would keep its majority in parliament in the forthcoming elections in... 2008-07-29