Angola, a Portuguese-speaking country on the southwestern coast of Africa, is known for its rich cultural heritage and vast natural resources, especially oil. Historically, it has faced economic challenges despite its wealth in natural resources. One year ago, João Lourenço was re-elected for a second five-year presidential term following MPLA’s win in the general elections […]
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