Angola's Lourenco big winner after ruling party congress
Angolan President Joao Lourenco. The ruling MPLA party entrenched his powers at a special congress on June 15, 2019 in which allies of former President Eduardo dos Santos were the key losers.
Angola has placed under house arrest another close ally of former president Eduardo dos Santos just days after the ruling party MPLA made changes in its ranks meant to entrench President Joao Lourenco's hold on power.
The country’s military court (STM) on Monday placed under house arrest the former head of information and security of the army, General José Maria who held the position for more than 30 years under dos Santos.
