Africa-Press – Angola. The former President of the Republic, José Eduardo dos Santos, died today, at 11:10 am, in Barcelona, Spain, where he was hospitalized, after a prolonged illness.
Here is the statement from the Executive in full: ANNOUNCEMENT TO THE NATION
The Executive of the Republic of Angola informs national and international public opinion, with a feeling of great pain and consternation, the death of His Excellency the former President of the Republic, Engineer José Eduardo dos Santos, which took place today at 11:10 am, Spain certified by the clinic’s medical bulletin, in Barcelona, after prolonged illness.
The Executive of the Republic of Angola bows, with the greatest respect and consideration, to the figure of a statesman of great historical dimension, who governed for many years with clairvoyance and humanism the destinies of the Angolan Nation, in very difficult moments.
The Executive of the Republic of Angola presents its deepest feelings of sorrow to the bereaved family and appeals to everyone’s serenity in this moment of pain and consternation.
Luanda, July 8, 2022
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