Angola: Mass Arrests as Luanda Fuel Protests Turn Deadly

Looting and vandalism have occurred in Angola as demonstrators are angered by the government’s decision to increase fuel prices. Angola is one of the top African oil producers but faces severe economic challenges.

Angolan police said Tuesday that over 500 arrests were made and four people died amid disorder in the African country’s capital, Luanda. No details were available from the police on the circumstances of the fatalities.

Demonstrations on Monday against the Angolan government’s decision…