Same Old Approach, Just a New President For Angolans?

Angola's Joao Lourenco has been sworn in as President, replacing Jose Eduardo dos Santos who ruled the oil-rich country with an iron grip for 38 years. But what has changed? Nothing, based on reactions from Angolans on social media.

Zenaida Machado tweets.

Daughter of Jose Eduardo Dos Santos and the son of Jonas Savimbi, are inaugurated as MPs.

Angolans react to daughter of Jose Eduardo Dos Santos and the son of Jonas Savimbi inauguration.

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