Angola’s former President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos has died aged 79 at a clinic in Spain.
He ruled for 38 years (1979-2017).
His daughter, Isabel is facing a $1.1 billion corruption case.
His son, Jose Filomeno is serving a 5 year jail term for a $500 million corruption case. His daughter, Isabel Dos Santos was the Chairperson of Angola’s state and gas company, Sonangol from 2016-2017.
His son, José Filomeno dos Santos was the Chairman of Angola’s Sovereign Wealth Fund from 2013-2018.
His daughter, Welwitschia dos Santos was an MP from 2012-2022. In 2021, Forbes removed Isabel Dos Santos from its Billionaires list over her $1.1 billion corruption case.
Angola’s former President Dos Santos contributed to the fight against apartheid in Namibia and South Africa.
Namibia’s President Hage Geingob has paid tribute to him, calling his death a sad day for Africa.
He says he will remember him for contributing to Namibia’s liberation.
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