Luanda — U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo met with Angolan President Joao Lourenco in Luanda Monday, with talks focused on strengthening economic ties and supporting Angolans in their fight against corruption.
Lourenco became president in 2017 when former President José Eduardo dos Santos ceded power after leading the country for nearly four decades. Lourenco has surprised many by appearing to tackle corruption head-on. Dos Santos’ daughter, Isabel dos Santos, who is estimated to be Africa’s richest woman, is now under investigation for rampant financial crimes, including embezzlement.
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