Wednesday, August 24, 2022

Angolans Go To The Polls To Elect A New President

 

CNN: Angola at a crossroads as citizens vote in tight presidential election race 

(CNN)Voters in the oil-rich African nation of Angola will go to the polls on Wednesday to decide who will lead the country -- the party that has been in power for nearly five decades, or an opposition promising a fresh start especially for disaffected youth. 

President João Lourenço of the ruling Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) party is hoping for a second term in office. He has governed Angola since 2017. Lourenço wrapped up his campaign on Monday, claiming to have built "a new Angola."  

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Angolans Go To The Polls To Elect A New President  

Angolans vote in tight race where alienated youth may tilt balance -- Reuters  

Angolans vote in tight race that could shift Russia ties -- France 24  

Angola election 2022: Opposition upbeat as voting ends -- DW  

Vote counting begins in tight Angola election -- Al Jazeera

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