Angola: Lourenço Is Closing Angola's Safety Valves
President João Lourenço of Angola is seeking another term as the leader of the ruling MPLA party. He appears to be running against himself without any real competition. This situation ensures his victory before any votes are actually cast. The president aims to convince the public that a lack of opponents shows his greatness. However, the text suggests this actually reveals a profound weakness.
[Maka] Angola's president, João Lourenço, appears to have found the formula for perfect competition. Seeking another term as leader of the MPLA, Angola's ruling party, he is running against himself. Victory is assured before a vote is cast. All that remains is to convince the country that the absence of opponents proves the winner's greatness. In fact, it reveals his profound weakness. Lourenço will march from victory to victory until his final defeat.