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Angolan oil boom masks longer-term problems

A boom in oil production should ensure that economic growth in Angola remains strong over the next couple of years. But history suggests that it is difficult to sustain strong energy-led growth over a longer period, meaning Angola could struggle to maintain its lead over the region in the medium term.

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