After over 500 years of pain, Angola is on the right direction

Angola President Joao Lourenco. [File, Standard]

Angolan nationals yesterday celebrated 45 years of independence. This was after 500 years of Portuguese colonisation and 14 years of armed struggle for National Liberation. Many fearless compatriots lost their lives for us to have the country we have today.

The Angolan people achieved their self-determination after securing independence. However, the Government faced an internal armed conflict that lasted for 27 years.