Birlahlou, 10 July 2022 (SPS) - President of the Republic, Secretary-General of the Polisario Front, Brahim Ghali, sent a message of condolences to his Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, following the passing away of former Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos.
The President of the Republic, on behalf of the people and Government of the Sahrawi Republic and on his own behalf, expressed deep sadness and sorrow for the people and Government of Angola for their unspeakable loss.
With this loss, Mr. Brahim Ghali stresses, Africa has lost one of the most prominent figures who played an important role in fighting colonialism and the economic and social growth of the Angolan State, as well as defending the sovereignty and independence of all African States.
"The Sahrawi people share the pain and sorrow of the Angolan people in the loss of President Dos Santos, the leader to whom he is constantly accompanied the just cause of our people," the message of condolence concluded.
Angola's former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos died Friday at age 79 after a prolonged illness.
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