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At least four people have been killed and hundreds of other people have been arrested as fuel prices rise became violent after protests in Angola on Monday.
The anxiety began on Monday and was accompanied by looting and clashes with police after the government announced it would raise diesel prices and limit the burden of fuel subsidies on the finances.
In response, the capital’s local taxi association raised fares by 50% when violence broke out and launched a three-day strike.
More than 500 people have been arrested after shops and banks were destroyed and some businesses were looted, according to a police spokesman.
Police spokesman Mateus Rodrigues said Luanda still had a “pocket of obstacles” and about 45 shops and 20 public buses had been destroyed.
The Anatauxi Association has distanced itself from violent unrest, but said its strike measures will continue as planned.
“It has been revealed that the voices of taxi drivers reflect the protests of the people of Angolan,” you said in a statement.
Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers, but the country does not have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so it imports diesel and gasoline at high prices.
Since 2023, when protests over gasoline prices have also become fatal, we have seen gradual and gradual cuts in subsidies.