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Al Jazeera
Al Jazeera
Politics
Areesha Lodhi

Isabel dos Santos: From Africa’s richest woman to ‘dirty money’ probe

Isabel dos Santos was appointed head of state oil company, Sonangol, during her father's 38-year rule over Angola [File: Toby Melville/Reuters]

Isabel dos Santos, once celebrated as Africa’s first female billionaire but last month referred to by the United Kingdom government as a “notorious kleptocrat”, has lashed out against international corruption investigations and sanctions against her.

Dos Santos, the daughter of Angola’s former president, Jose Eduardo dos Santos, told the UK’s BBC this week that sanctions imposed last month by the UK were part of a “politically motivated” plot by Angola’s government against her and her family.

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