The study culminates with reflections on how a Theology of Reconstruction can inform the church's response to the process of democratization in Angola and thus to its reconstruction. Youth of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Angola.
Introduction
Aims and methodology
This is so as the study argues that the church should play a role in the democratization process. The study specifically uses how the church is currently responding to the democratization process.
Theoretical framework
In light of this exposure, the use of the practice model predicts that the study will apply the paradigm of logic reconstruction as a connecting theoretical principle. Through its medium, the study will theologize on the role of the church in the process of democratization in Angola based on an interaction between the current of Angola.
Structure of the study
Economic profile
The rest of the country was essentially cut off and reduced to a basic form of living. Many of the government-controlled inland pockets were only connected to coastal cities by expensive air transport (Hodges 2004: 1 3).
Challenges to the future
Introduction
Through Candonga, a large number of informal markets have been established throughout the country, with Luanda's Roque Santeiro market being the largest. Therefore, this second section of the chapter posits that the main factors that have been central to Angola's past experience and that present a challenge to the country's future include the politics of domination, the economy of war, poverty and other social realities. such as land, sprawling urbanization and slums, HIV/AIDS and a potential for ethnic tension.
Politics of dominance
The situation of unequal distribution of resources has continued in connection with the economic reforms that the government started in the early 1990s. Meanwhile, the country continues to lag behind economically and the majority of the population has continued to experience increasing poverty.
Other social challenges
- Value of the road map
The second part of the chapter identified the main factors that fueled and prolonged the Wf and the political conflict in the country. However, despite the nascent democratic movement that has grown in Africa since the end of the Cold War in the early 1990s, the democratic landscape on the continent has been largely problematic. After the end of the civil war, national reconstruction is the VISION that Angola now faces.
As a joint document of the MoU and Lusaka documents together, the Roadmap contains the following key points. With regard to the implementation of the agreements, the roadmap distributes tasks between different bodies and entities. Another issue of concern relates to some of the changes in provisions that have occurred in Annexes 3-6 from their Lusaka document status to MoU document status.
Conclusion
Since reconstruction is the vision facing Angola after the end of the civil war, democratization is necessary for sustainable development. This is because through democratization, Angolan politics can best be liberalized from the political absolutism of the past towards open and publicly accountable politics. Thus, the next chapter explores the response to the guide, including that of the church.
Lack of political liberalization was the root cause of civil conflict, which in turn hindered nation building and development. UNITA surrendered 90% of its total weaponry to the Armed Forces of Angola (FAA - the new single army) (Porto and Glover 2006:67). The motto of the campaign was "currently, the exercise of freedoms and rights is the greatest challenge facing the Angolan people".
Response to the road map: MPLA government
It is also reported that UNIT A complained that it was the government that called for the closure of. In June 2004 the government launched the Angolan Demobilization and Reintegration Program (ADRP) to facilitate the reintegration into society of 105,000 UNITA ex-combatants and their families and 33,000 government soldiers (who will be demobilized to reduce the size of the army ) (GoA 2004). The Government reaffirmed the above programs in its General Government Program for the six-month period 2005/06 (PGG 2005/6) launched in October 2004.
However, in early September 2006, the government postponed the date of the legislative elections until 2007, giving the reason. The government has also been accused of standing in the way of the work of civil organizations. For example, the government has refused Radio Ecclesia "to extend its signal to the whole nation.
Response to the road map: International Community
In the context of the period from the end of the 1980s and the beginning of the 1990s, this attitude corresponds to the pattern that prevailed throughout tI frica. It was a coalition of the Council of Christian Churches (CICA), the Angolan Evangelical Alliance (AEA) and thJ Angolan Catholic Church (CEAST). Furthermore, the church has argued that lack of unity is at the root of the protracted war and the destruction the country has experienced (Nzinga 2002a; Nzinga 2002b).
Since the end of the war, the Church has not significantly established itself in the center of democratic dialogue. This consultation, however, took place only with the Executive Secretary, Ntoni Nzinga. I This did not significantly affect the course of the democratic process (GoA 2004). The Church must once again assume a central role in the democratization process in order to be able to influence the shape of the foundations that are laid for the future.
Conclusion
The pioneer and main proponent of reconstruction theology in Africa is the Kenyan theologian Jesse N.K. This criticism refers specifically to the use of the Ezra-Nehemiah text, which is a central theological source for the reconstruction argument by Mugambi and Chlrles Villa-Vicencio. Maluleke's second argument against Villa-Vicencio's proposal is a questioning of the veracity of the proposal (Maluleke 1994:246).
He argues that Villa-Vicencio's proposal betrays links with the South African liberal theological tradition, which is in the context of the South African theological landscape. He argues that the backbone of political stability in Europe in these modern times is "monarchy and full economies" rather than democracy (1994: 255). Thus Farisani explains that the crux of his argument is not that Villa-Vicencio and Mugambi read Ezra-Nehemiah's text "wrongly." He worries that they fail to identify the ideology underlying the text.
Personal response to the theology of reconstruction and its critics
Conclusion
Although the chapter recognized the need for a more theoretical development of the concept, it ultimately unequivocally confirmed the validity of the reconstruction proposal for the continent. This is due to the contextual connection that this paradigm exerts with the transformation revolution that has taken place on the continent since the early 1990s. In this light, this chapter has argued that in pursuing this research, which concerns the role of the church in the democratization and reconstruction of Angola, a theology of reconstruction is of great importance, because reconstruction is the immediate challenge that Angfla now faces. confronted. of.
It is therefore imperative that the Church's response to the current democratic process be decisive. This is due to the fact that Croatia's vision of peace in the new democratic context turned out to be anachronistic. Therefore, the next chapter will try to propose a relevant conceptual framework from which the church can respond to democratization.
Introduction
In evaluating ChUrh's current response to the democratization process, the study found the role played by this party to be commendable. On the other hand, I also challenged the church to embrace a hermeneutical privilege of the vulnerable. By being a favorable subject and platform for the defense and proclamation of the interests of the poor majority, the church could potentially contribute to the advancement of [economic] justice in the country.
The Mission-Responsibility of the Church in Time of National Crisis', in Gobena I (ed.), pp. The end of the ar: The Luena Memorandum of Understanding', in Meijer,G. The Angolan peace process. Africa south of the rahara, pp. The role of the mbdia during the conflict and in building democracy', in Meijer, G. etl) From military peace to social justice.
Reaffirmation of the acLptance by the Government and by UNITA of the relevant legal instruments I
Phase 1 consists of five steps to be taken by both sides within 45 days of initialing the protocol. The Annex concerns the completion of the formation of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), including demobilization. General principles include the goal of completing the formation of a single, national, impartial armed force under UN verification and supervision.
The composition of the armed forces will reflect the principle of proportionality between the government and the UNITA armed forces, as agreed in the Bicesse Accords. This working group will be disbanded in phase two and a new working group will be established to oversee the planning and implementation of the process. Phase two will also see the initial movement of selected UNITA personnel into the FAA and of members of the FAA and UNITA A who will be demobilized.
The Police
Specific principles outline the decisions regarding the process and sequence of integrating UNITA forces into the FAA, their training, and the UN's role in monitoring compliance. It describes the establishment of a Joint Commission consisting of the government, UNITA, the UN and the observer countries. Phase one describes the establishment of a Joint Commission working group, which will oversee aspects of completing the FAA's establishment, including selection criteria, size, and composition of the FAA.
Specific principles include the UN's role in monitoring police activities and police independence from the FAA. The modalities indicate the specified number of UNITA members to participate in the Angolan National Police and the Rapid Reaction Police, and the order of their I.
National Reconciliation
In accordance with the Bicesse agreements, a significant number of UNITA members will be involved. The principle of cooperation of UNITA members is implemented by including them in relevant professional functions, as far as possible and taking into account their technical and professional abilities. All UNITA property will be returned to UNITA in the condition in which it was found.
The fundamental rights and freedoms of citizens are guaranteed through the independence of the judiciary. The review of the symbols of the Republic of Angola will be considered important within the framework of the competent institutions. The modalities describe the practical responsibilities of each of the parties in relation to the implementation of the principles.
Completion of the ElectLal Process
Integration of UNITA militar personnel into the FAA in accordance with the existing vacancies
The appendix contains a list of military personnel to guide the incorporation of 5007 UNIT A military personnel into the FAA.
Integration of UNITA Genera s and Senior Officers into the national police in accordance with the existing vac a cies
Considerations regarding the conditions for the conclusion of the Lusaka Protocol
Considerations relative t special security under the Lusaka Protocol The annex records that the parties consider valid and applicable the provision in the
