Africa Matters

Angola’s Lourenco is to be sworn in after disputed win

Angolan President Joao Lourenco is to be sworn in for a second term on Thursday amid tight security after a disputed electoral win last month. The inauguration will be held on the historic palm tree-lined Praca da Republica square in the centre of the capital, Luanda. Security forces set up a heavy cordon around the venue ahead of the…

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