Angolan president to be sworn in for second term

Joo Lourenço, the president of Angola, will take the oath of office for a second term on Thursday after narrowly winning the nation's closest elections.

Since the nation gained its independence from Portugal in 1975, his MPLA party has held power.

The outcome was referred to by Mr. Lourenço as a "vote of confidence."

However, he will have to contend with a younger generation that is demanding changes that will affect their quality of life.

During his campaign, the 68-year-old president took a stern stance against corruption.