Luanda: The President of Angola and Commander-in-Chief of the Armed Forces, Joo Louren§o, appointed Lieutenant General Remgio do Esprito Santo as the 2nd Commander of the Army. This announcement was made following the dismissal of Lieutenant General Joo Cruz da Fonseca from the same position.
According to Angola Press News Agency, Lieutenant General Remgio do Esprito Santo was also relieved from his previous role as the Commander of the Southeast Military Region. The transition marks a significant change in the military leadership under the directives of President Joo Louren§o.
In a related development, the Commander-in-Chief issued another decree affecting Lieutenant General Joo Cruz da Fonseca. The decree placed him on temporary inactive status, following his dismissal as the 2nd Commander of the Army. This reshuffle is part of ongoing adjustments within the Angolan Armed Forces.
