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Angola's former President Dos Santos dies

Angola’s former President José Eduardo dos Santos died in Spain, aged 79, after a prolonged 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 the African Union launches a vaccine e-passport.

And we drop in on the Resident Presidents to find Olushambles contemplating a visit to conflict-hit Ukraine.

Photo: Angola's former President José Eduardo dos Santos. Credit: Reuters.

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Fri 8 Jul 2022 15:06GMT
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