Angola: President Wants Sweeping Changes in Defence, Security Bodies

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Angola: President Wants Sweeping Changes in Defence, Security Bodies

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, demanded Tuesday in Luanda, "radical changes" in the registry of personnel of all the National Defence and Security bodies.

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[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan head of state, João Lourenço, said Friday that "a process of deep changes" was underway in the country, with priorities for development in the agriculture, technology, education, transport, infrastructure, health, pharmaceutical, banking and insurance sectors.

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