Angola’s Lourenço keeps people guessing amid succession debate

Joao Lourenço

Angolan President Joao Lourenço at the State House in Nairobi, on October 21, 2023, during his state visit to Kenya.

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Angola’s political succession debate is becoming a game of cards, with key leaders holding their cards close to their chests. 

So far, there is no certainty as to how many parties will front candidates in the 2027 election, but they must show signs by early 2026 by electing new party leaders.