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The ruling party in Angola claims victory in the national election, with the preliminary results indicating João Lourenço as the country's first new president in 38 years. However, the two largest opposition parties dispute the vote count, presenting conflicting results. The ruling party, the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola, receives 64.6% of the vote, marking a decline from its previous electoral performance. The political landscape in Angola undergoes a significant transition.
Wednesday, 23 August, 2017