Jose Eduardo dos Santos passes baton to Angola’s defence chief

Angola formally announced the end of President Jose Eduardo dos Santos’ controversial 37-year rule, and named a successor to lead the ailing African oil-producing country. News of the veteran leader’s impending retirement, announced on state radio on December 2, has made front page news in Angolan newspapers all week. But the ruling Popular Movement for … Continue reading Jose Eduardo dos Santos passes baton to Angola’s defence chief