Africa is repositioning in a divided world. Angola’s shifting stance on Ukraine shows how

As the world remains split over Russia’s war in Ukraine, many African countries are quietly redrawing their lines of allegiance. Among them, Angola is notable not for taking a clear side, but for mastering the art of abstention. Its cautious diplomacy at the United Nations reveals more than a single country’s foreign policy. It reflects how historical ties, economic ambition, and global power shifts are reshaping Africa’s international posture.