Last April marked nine years since the signing of the peacetreaty in Angola, and the progress made since the 2002 ceasefire has been nothing short of phenomenal. The country has matured and stayed on course towards reconstruction with the help of both its significant oil revenues and of international investments. This evolution could not have come about if it weren't for the government's total commitment to development and its strong stance on eradicating corruption in the public sector. Though Angola still faces many challenges in terms of fighting poverty, diversifying its economy and rebuilding infrastructure destroyed during the 27-year conflict, the African Development Bank recently described it as "a thriving country with a booming economy and legitimate aspirations to play a preeminent role in Africa."
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