Reaction to the death of Angola's former President
Angola’s former President José Eduardo dos Santos died in Spain, aged 79, after a long illness.
Angola's former President José Eduardo dos Santos has died at the age of 79 at a clinic in Barcelona, Spain. He was one of Africa's longest serving rulers. We look back on his legacy and get reaction for those who knew him.
Plus, Lagos state in Nigeria has suspended new guidelines on safe abortion to allow for more consultations.
And the African Union had launched a Covid vaccine e-passport.
Photo: Angola's former President José Eduardo dos Santos. Credit: Reuters.
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