As a matter of fact, the order of values in Angola has been subverted. For instance, people always ask what Savimbi wants or what his plans are, but no one seems to have enough courage to ask the Angolan president, Mr Dos Santos, the same questions. Such remarks were essentially made in order to define the gravity accorded the resolution of the Angolan conflict. What Angolans really want is an end to over 30 years of war and impunity. Angola urgently needs a fresh start, with fresh ideas.
Civil society can break the cycle of violence and make Angola's elite accountable to the people.
They need to be the people's servants - not the other way around.