Joao Lourenço
Joao Lourenço is the President of Angola and has recently taken on the role of President of the African Union (AU), marking the first time Angola leads this influential organization. With a background in negotiation and diplomacy, Lourenço faces significant challenges, particularly the ongoing crisis in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), where violence and instability have escalated. As a designated mediator by the AU since 2022, he has been involved in efforts to address the conflict, which poses a risk of broader regional instability.
Born on Dec 05, 1954 (71 years old)
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Tanzania:
Angola’s President João Lourenço—who oversees the Luanda peace process.
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Gabon:
João Lourenço mediated Ali Bongo Ondimba's departure from Libreville.
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Cabo Verde:
João Lourenço is the President of Angola who will meet with Papa Leão XIV during his visit.
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China:
João Lourenço is the President of Angola and the rotating chair of the African Union.
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Gabon:
João Lourenço is the current president of Angola and the chairperson of the African Union.
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China:
João Lourenço is the President of Angola and the current chair of the African Union.
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China:
João Lourenço is the President of Angola and the rotating chair of the African Union.
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Ukraine:
João Lourenço received a message from Xi Jinping regarding the removal of tariffs.
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Gabon:
João Lourenço passed the rotating presidency of the African Union to Évariste Ndayishimiye.
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China:
João Lourenço is the President of Angola and the rotating chair of the African Union.
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