A sparkling celebration met a bold message in Luanda as President João Lourenço marked Angola’s 50th Independence Day with a pledge that the nation will “work hard in the mines” to build its future.<br /><br />Speaking before a massive crowd at the National Stadium, Lourenço said Angola’s next chapter would be driven by the country’s rich natural resources — particularly diamonds — and the dedication of its people. His remarks came as both Angola and Botswana signal growing interest in acquiring stakes in De Beers, the world’s largest diamond producer.<br /><br />“Fifty years of independence have brought us pride and perseverance,” Lourenço declared. “Now, we look to the earth beneath our feet — to the mines — where the strength of our economy and our people will shine brightest.”<br /><br />#Angola #Lourenco #IndependenceDay #Diamonds #DeBeers #Botswana #Luanda #Mining #AfricaNews #Economy #DiamondTrade #GlobalMarkets #SouthernAfrica #APT #WorldNews #JoaoLourenco #Angola50Years #AfricanEconomy
