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Angola: President João Lourenco sworn in for a second term

After narrowly winning the country's tightest elections, João Lourenço has been sworn in for a second term, as Angola’s president.

Angola’s leader, president João Lourenço has been sworn in for a second term after narrowly winning the country's tightest elections, the results of which former rebel movement UNITA disputed in court. However, their appeal was not upheld.

Also, Kenya’s new president William Ruto has started his time in office by lifting subsidy on the prices of petrol, diesel, and kerosene, a decision viewed as controversial.

In Nigeria, we hear about Ahmed Salami, a young man living with multiple disabilities yet appears to be overcoming the challenges associated with it especially in developing countries, becoming a YouTuber.

In our weekly segment on Letter from Africa; journalist Sammy Awami reflects on why Tanzanians may have reason to be envious of Kenyans.

Picture: Angola's President-elect Joao Lourenco (C-R) shake hands with the vice-President-elect Esperanca Costa (C-L) during their inauguration ceremony 2022. Credit: EPA

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