His grandfather was an Ovimbundu chief who led a revolt against the Portuguese in 1902.
ECONOMIST: Jonas Savimbi
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Mr Savimbi remains hunkered down in the central highlands, around the towns of Nharea, Mungo, Andulo and Bailundo, the symbolic capital of his Ovimbundu people.
ECONOMIST: Angola
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Mr Savimbi's base is among the country's biggest group, the Ovimbundu, whose consent will be needed by any government that hopes to bring stability to Angola.