Geopolitics
Luanda Leaks: Africa’s Richest Woman Under Fire
April 15, 2020
Jesutimilehin Akamo
This article seeks to examine the corruption scandal and allegations against Africa’s richest woman, Isabel dos Santos, the former Chairperson of Sonangol. Her half-brother, José Filomeno dos Santos, also headed Angola’s sovereign wealth fund. They are both children of José Eduardo dos Santos, Angola’s former President. João Lourenço (JLo) took over from their father as President and sacked them. Afterwards, he charged them to court for corruption. ‘Luanda Leaks’ was revealed by the International Consortium of Investigative Journalists…