Edwin Sifuna, Secretary General of ODM, and other African leaders were denied entry into Angola while en route to a UNITA-organized event. They expressed frustration over their treatment, with calls for condemnation of such actions against fellow African nationals. The reasons for their denied entry remain unclear.
On Thursday, Edwin Sifuna, the Secretary General of the Orange Democratic Movement (ODM), was among several African leaders who were denied entry into Angola. They had been invited by Adalberto Costa, President of the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), to attend a two-day event. Unfortunately, upon arrival at Luanda Airport, they encountered opposition from the ruling government, which left them stranded.
The group included notable figures such as Tundu Lissu, a Tanzanian opposition politician, Zanzibar’s First Vice President Othman Masoud, and former Mozambican presidential candidate Venancio Mondlane. The denial of entry prompted these leaders to take to their social media accounts to voice their frustrations over this diplomatic rift.
Edwin Sifuna expressed his discontent by stating, “UNITA President Adalberto Costa invited us to Angola. The Government has denied us entry!” Additionally, Tundu Lissu condemned the treatment of fellow African nationals, labeling it as “shabby” and unacceptable. The precise reasons for their denied entry remain unclear at this time.
The recent denial of entry to Edwin Sifuna and other African leaders into Angola raises significant concerns regarding the treatment of opposition figures in diplomatic contexts. Such actions may hinder regional cooperation and showcase tensions within African nations. The leaders’ responses highlight the need for fair treatment of delegates in international engagements.
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