Democracy in Angola
Angola’s incumbent president, João Lourenço of the long‑ruling MPLA, won re‑election in August 2022 with 51.17% of the vote—a narrow victory in what was the closest contest between the MPLA and UNITA to date. The opposition UNITA rejected the results, filing legal challenges and citing discrepancies in the vote count, but their appeals were ultimately dismissed. In the parliamentary elections, the MPLA secured 124 of 220 seats—maintaining a legislative majority though losing its previous two‑thirds supermajority. Voter turnout was low, at around 44.8%, and analysts raised concerns over an uneven playing field, including media restrictions and biased electoral administration.
Key Stats
Democratic History
This page offers a comprehensive overview of Angola's government and political history through two key interactive visualisations. The first section provides a detailed table showcasing vital political and economic indicators, such as Angola's population, GDP, government structure, age and tenure of the current president, military regime status, and democracy metrics.
The second section presents a historical and political chronology of Angola, highlighting significant milestones such as independence, referendum history, coups, notable wars, and democratic progress. Together, these visualisations provide a rich resource for understanding Angola's governance, leadership, and democratic evolution, catering to researchers, policymakers, and anyone interested in African political history.
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