In April 2021, the government of Angola ordered the suspension of TV Record África’s activities in the country, citing irregularities. Image: Giovana Fleck/Global Voices Angola will hold elections in August 2022 that will establish the new Parliament and President of the Republic. The current Head of State, João Lourenço, of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) party, was elected in 2017. Lourenço was elected after his predecessor, José Eduardo dos Santos, stepped down after more than 30 years in power Founded in 1956, the MPLA has governed Angola since it gained independen…

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