The government is in the process of regaining control of major diamond mining areas, and the land is fertile enough to make Angola self-sufficient in food production. Even if the civil war does end, Angola will face major problems. The population is weak from war that has been particularly cruel to women and children. Angola's rates of infant, child and maternal mortality are among the worst in the world. The key to rebuilding Angola is building its human capital and getting people back to work.
Donors expand their support for recovery programs in Angola.
Sensible investments now could end the need for aid later. RI president Ken Bacon visited Angola from April 9 19.