Rwanda’s PM in Angola for Lourenço’s inauguration

By Agence de Presse Africaine Last updated Sep 16, 2022

APA- Kigali Rwandan Prime Minister, Edouard Ngirente is in Angola to attend the inauguration of re-elected Angolan President João Lourenço Thursday. Ngirente, who’ s representing President Paul Kagame, joined several Heads of State and Government and other dignitaries from across Africa and beyond, at a colourful event taking place on the historic palm…

APA – Kigali (Rwanda) Rwandan Prime Minister, Edouard Ngirente is in Angola to attend the inauguration of re-elected Angolan President João Lourenço Thursday.

Ngirente, who’s representing President Paul Kagame, joined several Heads of State and Government and other dignitaries from across Africa and beyond, at a colourful event taking place on the historic palm tree-lined Praca da Republica square in the heart of the capital.

The 68-year-old won 51.17 per cent of the vote and his victory was later upheld by court.

Rwanda and Angola have in recent years taken steps to deepen bilateral ties, including signing 13 new agreements last year covering several sectors, including justice, human rights, mining, natural resources, among others.

Both countries are members of the International Conference on Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), an 11-nation grouping currently chaired by President Lourenço.

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