Nunda in 2022
Nunda meeting Vice Adm. Harry Harris, 2011

Geraldo Sachipengo Nunda is a diplomat and former general.[1][2] He is currently ambassador of the Republic of Angola to the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland (since 15 January 2020).[1][3]

Biography

He was born on 13 September 1952 in Nharaa, Bié.[2] In 2002, he "graduated in Social Sciences of Education" and in 2009 gained a master's degree in the history of Angola from the Agostinho Neto University.[2] Nunda was head of the Angolan Armed forces from 2010 until 2018, when he was charged over reports of corruption. These were later dropped due to an absence of evidence.[4][2]

He is married to Caty Nunda.[1]

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Foreign embassies in the UK". GOV.UK. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
  2. 1 2 3 4 "Nunda promovido a general do Exército". ANGONOTÍCIAS. Retrieved 2021-01-02.
  3. ↑ Puente, Maria. "Coronavirus: Queen Elizabeth II postpones scheduled appearances, Prince Charles delays trip". USA TODAY. Retrieved 2021-02-11.
  4. ↑ "Angola drops graft charges against ex-army chief". News24. Retrieved 2021-01-02.


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