Angola: MPs Reject Urgent Debate On Rising Oil Prices

Luanda — Members of the National Assembly rejected, on Thursday (25), a request for an urgent debate regarding the rise in the price of the barrel of oil on the international market, as well as the alleged fuel shortage at service stations across the country.

Proposed by UNITA, the motion received 63 votes in favor, 78 against, and 2 abstentions.

The National Assembly is holding the 2nd Extraordinary Plenary Meeting of the 4th Legislative Session on Thursday and Friday (25 and 25 respectively),…