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Anti-corruption group accuses Angola over oil bids

August 5, 2009

Reuters

LUANDA – Anti-corruption campaign group Global Witness has accused Angola of cronyism, saying the owners of a private firm that is bidding for oil concessions appeared to be top officials.

The accusations could embarrass Angola, keen to show its commitment to fight corruption and improve oil industry transparency as it tries to win help from the International Monetary Fund and Western donors.

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