Angola’s Defense Minister Joao Lourenco has been named as the presidential candidate of the country’s ruling party. President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has said that he will not seek re-election after 37 years in power. For the first time in 37 years, Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos will not lead his party into the upcoming elections. “The party approved ...
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Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos, one of Africa’s longest-serving leaders, is announcing an end to his 38 years in power, saying Friday he will not run again in this year’s election. Check also: 7 Longest Serving Leaders In Africa Currently In Power The Portuguese news agency Lusa reported dos Santos’ comments during an address to his ruling Popular Movement for ...
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Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos has appointed his daughter as the new head of Sonagol, the state-owned oil firm, [2]according to a government statement published late Thursday.[5] Check also: Meet The Second Richest Man In Africa After Dangote Isabel takes on the job as the chairwoman of a new board of directors for Sonangol after her father fired the ...
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Angola has reportedly declared Islam illegal and ordered for all of the country’s mosques to be closed down. Minister of culture Rosa Cruz e Silva said that mosques in the largely Christian country would be closed until further notice. Check also: hundreds of muslim leaders pastors worldwide meet up to sign peace protection deal for the first time ever She ...
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