Angolans Residing in U.S. Gear Up for 2022 Elections

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Angolans Residing in U.S. Gear Up for 2022 Elections

[ANGOP] Washington -- Angolan community residing in the United States said to be eager to take part in 2022 general elections, the first of the kind that will allow residents abroad to vote.

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