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Angola
Africa•2 Listed Leaders
Last Updated: 7/16/2026
Government Overview
A Southern African oil producer governed by the MPLA since independence from Portugal in 1975.
Political & Constitutional Structure
Presidential republic (dominant-party)
Current Heads of State & Government
J
Joao Lourenco
President
Assumed Office: 9/26/2017
A
Aviation General Altino Carlos Jose dos Santos
Chief of the General Staff (CEMGFAA)
Assumed Office: 1/24/2023