Angola Gets A New President, But Does He Really Rule?

Al Jazeera: Angola swears in Joao Lourenco as president

Former defence minister takes over from Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled the oil-rich nation for 38 years.

Joao Lourenco has been sworn in as president of Angola, becoming the first new leader in the oil-rich southern African nation in almost four decades.

Lourenco, 63, took over on Tuesday from Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled the former Portuguese colony for 38 years.

The Portuguese news agency Lusa said thousands of people were on hand for the inauguration, which ended with a military parade and a 21-gun salute.

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