A journalist named Dani Costa recalled beginning his reporting career in the late 1990s during a turbulent phase of Angolan politics. At that time the country was constantly seeking peace while a parliamentary UNITA faction remained active in the legislature. Despite this political presence, a militant wing of the group continued fighting government forces in the forested regions. Costa described the period as a unique moment of simultaneous negotiation and armed conflict. He noted that the ongoing violence made the peace process especially fragile. The recollection highlights the complexities of Angola's transition era.