José Eduardo dos Santos – Angola
After staying in power for 38 years, the former Angolan leader stepped down in August 2017. Even though it is not certain what he is doing now, many, however, believe that he would be taking care of his family business. What is known to all and sundry is that dos Santos would continue as president of the MPLA until at least 2021. This grants him considerable powers, including power to choose parliamentary candidates. What is also known is that dos Santos will still exercise control in matters of national security in Angola, following parliament’s decision to pass a legislation safeguarding dos Santos’ picks at the head of the defence and intelligence services.
