Angola: Citizens Turn to Social Media to Criticise President Lourenço

Luanda — Angola's President João Lourenço is facing a barrage of online criticism over his governance, in what could suggest a tougher virtual battle for him ahead of the 2022 elections.

Mr Lourenço, 64, took over from Eduardo dos Santos in 2017 as Angola's and the ruling Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) leader following the August 23 General Election, marking the end of a 38-year reign.

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