Start of the Angolan army officers' widespread corruption trial

Nearly 50 members of the army and state security are currently being tried for a variety of offenses, including theft and abuse of power.

The majority of them worked for the previous administration of José Eduardo dos Santos.

Authorities said that their crimes cost the state more than $50 million (£41 million).

There are more than 200 witnesses scheduled to give testimony.

One of the defense attorneys declared that he will attempt to have the trial dismissed for procedural errors.

When President Joo Lourenço assumed office in 2017, he committed to combating the widespread corruption that had grown under Mr. Dos Santos, his predecessor.