For decades, Angola’s food system barely functioned. During the civil war, landmines rendered vast areas unfarmable, cutting off both agriculture and internal transport.
Anything not grown on a windowsill was imported, usually from Portugal — and unaffordable for most people. The oil boom created a new elite and drove massive food imports, pushing prices even higher. Now, Angolan life is settling into a different rhythm. Landmine clearance has reopened farmland for crops, ranching and even winemaking.
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Source: CNN News
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