Unrest over fuel price hike leaves at least 22 dead in Angola
France 24Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at 11:54:35 PM
Angola's government reports that at least 22 people have died in violent protests sparked by a fuel price hike in the oil-rich country. The unrest, which lasted two days, also left hundreds injured and over 1,200 detained, highlighting widespread frustration over economic pressures in a nation that's a major oil producer but struggles with high living costs.
Editor’s Note: It's a grim irony—Angola pumps out plenty of oil, yet its people are reeling from soaring fuel prices. This isn't just about gas; it's a flashpoint for deeper economic pain. When basic necessities become unaffordable, even in resource-rich countries, it exposes systemic failures that can boil over into chaos. The casualties and arrests here signal how volatile the situation has become—and how urgently solutions are needed.
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