Former President Nana Akufo-Addo is in Luanda, Angola, attending the 50th Anniversary of the country’s independence at the invitation of Angolan President H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço.
In a post shared on social media, Akufo-Addo expressed his gratitude for the warm hospitality extended to him, while also extending best wishes to the government and people of Angola.
He wrote: “I am in Luanda, Angola, at the invitation of the President of the Republic of Angola, H.E. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, to participate in the ceremony marking the 50th Anniversary of Angolan independence.
“I extend my best wishes to the Government and the friendly people of Angola, and thank them for the warm hospitality extended to me. Long live Angola! Long live Ghana – Angola Relations! Long live Africa!”
Angola, located on the southwestern coast of Africa, gained independence from Portugal on November 11, 1975.
The country is the second-largest in southern Africa and boasts a diverse landscape of coastal plains, high plateaus, and rainforests.
Its capital, Luanda, is not only a major port city but also a hub of culture and commerce.
Rich in natural resources such as oil and diamonds, Angola is one of the top oil producers in sub-Saharan Africa. Portuguese remains the official language, a legacy of its colonial past.
