Political and judicial disputes intensify in Angola and Mozambique

In Angola, the Constitutional Court is facing pressure regarding a delayed ruling on Higino Carneiro’s appeal. The MPLA’s Mandate Subcommission previously invalidated Carneiro’s candidacy for party leadership, alleging his signatures were fraudulent. Carneiro’s legal team is seeking the annulment of this veto, citing violations of legality and transparency. Reports suggest the MPLA leadership has pressured the Court’s President, Laurinda Cardoso, to finalize a decision that would disqualify the general and potentially initiate criminal proceedings against him before the party congress.

In Mozambique, human rights activist Adriano Nuvunga has issued a public demand for transparency from the Administrative Tribunal regarding the Waldemar de Sousa case. Nuvunga is questioning why the legal process related to the ‘hidden debts’ scandal has remained without a public decision for approximately seven years. The activist expressed concerns that the judicial silence may serve to protect those involved in the financial scandal, which has had significant economic and social impacts on the country.