Angola's deadly protests: 'The hungry can't stay silent'

As the 50th independence anniversary approaches the country grapples with poverty and inequality.

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What began as a call among taxi drivers to come out against the jump in the price of fuel turned violent over three days with at least 30 people losing their lives and thousands subsequently arrested.

Roads were blocked with burning tyres, shops were looted and clashes erupted between demonstrators and police.

It was one of the most significant waves of protest since the end of the civil war in 2002.

In the run-up to oil-rich Angola marking 50 years of independence from Portugal on 11 November, the demonstrations highlighted continuing concerns about poverty and inequality.