Joao Lourenco Quotes


Corruption happens because there is impunity. That's the reason why corruption is widespread at all levels - from the person who asks for a bribe on the street to those who hold prominent positions.


Citations

Lourenço, João. Interview with Lally Weymouth. "'No One Is Above the Law,' Says Angola's New President." The Washington Post, 25 May 2018.

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Joao Lourenco
Joao Lourenco
  • Born: March 5, 1954
  • Nationality: Angolan
  • Profession: Politician

João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, GColIH is an Angolan politician who has served as President of Angola since 26 September 2017. Previously, he was Minister of Defence from 2014 to 2017. In September 2018 he became the Chairman of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), the ruling party. He was the party's Secretary-General from 1998 to 2003.