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Joao Lourenco has been sworn in as the new leader of Angola. He's only the third person to hold the title of President, and follows Jos茅 Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled for almost four decades. The former defence minister is widely believed to have been hand-picked by his predecessor.

Picture: Joao Lourenco shows his inked finger after voting in Luanda Credit: AMPE ROGERIO/AFP/Getty Images