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25-1277: (Redirected from Angolan Government ) Republic of Angola chief executive body [REDACTED] This article needs to be updated . Please help update this article to reflect recent events or newly available information. ( June 2021 ) Politics of Angola [REDACTED] Constitution Human rights Executive President ( list ) João Lourenço Vice President Esperança da Costa Cabinet Legislature National Assembly Speaker : F. d. P. D. dos Santos Judiciary Constitutional Court Elections Recent elections General: 2012 2017 2022 Political parties Administrative divisions Provinces Municipalities Foreign relations Ministry of External Relations Minister : Manuel Domingos Augusto Diplomatic missions of / in Angola Nationality law Passport Visa requirements Visa policy Other countries v t e [REDACTED] Logo of

50-577: A multi-party system . Executive power is exercised by the government. Legislative power is vested in the President, the government and parliament. Angola changed from a one-party Marxist - Leninist system ruled by the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), in place since independence in 1975, to a multiparty democracy based on a new constitution adopted in 1992. That same year

75-473: A Constitutional Court with powers of judicial review was never constituted despite statutory authorization. In practice, power was more and more concentrated in the hands of the President who, supported by an ever-increasing staff, largely controlled parliament, government, and the judiciary. The 26-year-long civil war has ravaged the country's political and social institutions. The UN estimates of 1.8 million internally displaced persons (IDPs), while generally

100-497: A four-year term, 130 members by proportional representation , 90 members in provincial districts, and 3 members to represent Angolans abroad. The general elections in 1997 were rescheduled for 5 September 2008. The ruling party MPLA won 82% (191 seats in the National Assembly) and the main opposition party won only 10% (16 seats). The elections however have been described as only partly free but certainly not fair. A White Book on

125-595: Is an executive agency of the Government of Angola that controls the Angolan Armed Forces . It is based at Rua 17 de Setembro in Luanda . The Minister of National Defence of Angola is a cabinet level position in the national government . The minister is responsible for the entire defense establishment. The position was established in 1975 with Henrique Teles Carreira as the inaugural minister. The commanders of

150-535: Is composed of three branches of government: executive, legislative and judicial. For decades, political power has been concentrated in the presidency with the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola . Since the adoption of a new constitution in 2010 , the politics of Angola takes place in a framework of a presidential republic , whereby the President of Angola is both head of state and head of government , and of

175-1292: The Cabinet of the Republic of Angola Vicente Jaime de Miranda Morais Lourenço Paihama Ngongo Costa David Aragão Pereira Rabelais Carneiro José Brandão Africano de Vasconcelos Tavares Muafumua Chingunji Lutucuta Xirimbimbi Ngandajina Neto Barrica Veloso António da Silva Cardoso Kussumua Cândida da Silva Van-Dúnem [REDACTED] Authority control databases [REDACTED] ISNI Retrieved from " https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=Cabinet_of_Angola&oldid=1258583635 " Categories : Angola politics-related lists Lists of government ministers of Angola Government of Angola National cabinets Hidden categories: CS1 Portuguese-language sources (pt) Articles with short description Short description matches Wikidata Misplaced Pages articles in need of updating from June 2021 All Misplaced Pages articles in need of updating Webarchive template wayback links Politics of Angola The Angolan government

200-403: The 18 provinces were appointed by and served at the pleasure of the president. The Constitutional Law of 1992 established the broad outlines of government structure and the rights and duties of citizens. The legal system was based on Portuguese and customary law but was weak and fragmented. Courts operated in only 12 of more than 140 municipalities. A Supreme Court served as the appellate tribunal;

225-581: The Angolan state) and of UNITA fought each other until the leader of UNITA, Jonas Savimbi, was killed in action in 2002. From 2002 to 2010, the system as defined by the constitution of 1992 functioned in a relatively normal way. The executive branch of the government was composed of the President, the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers, composed of all ministers and vice ministers, met regularly to discuss policy issues. Governors of

250-3191: The Congo Republic of the Congo Djibouti Egypt Equatorial Guinea Eritrea Eswatini Ethiopia Gabon The Gambia Ghana Guinea Guinea-Bissau Ivory Coast Kenya Lesotho Liberia Libya Madagascar Malawi Mali Mauritania Mauritius Morocco Mozambique Namibia Niger Nigeria Rwanda São Tomé and Príncipe Senegal Seychelles Sierra Leone Somalia South Africa South Sudan Sudan Tanzania Togo Tunisia Uganda Zambia Zimbabwe States with limited recognition Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic Somaliland Dependencies and other territories Canary Islands  / Ceuta  / Melilla    (Spain) Madeira   (Portugal) Mayotte  / Réunion   (France) Saint Helena  / Ascension Island  / Tristan da Cunha   (United Kingdom) Western Sahara v t e Angola   articles History Precolonial history Archaeology Colonial history Portuguese rule Colonial governors War of Independence People's Republic Civil War 2000s 2010s 2020s Conflicts Geography Cities and towns Communes Ecoregions Islands Municipalities Protected areas World Heritage Sites Provinces Rivers Wildlife Politics Ambassadors Cabinet Constitution Corruption Elections Flag Foreign relations Human rights LGBT rights Judiciary Law enforcement Military Chief of General Staff National Assembly Political parties President Vice President Prime Minister Economy Agriculture Airports Banks Communications Companies Health Fishing Kwanza (currency) Mining Tourism Trade unions Transport Society Child marriage Demographics Education Ethnic groups Human trafficking Internet censorship Languages Lists of Angolans Polygamy Prostitution Public holidays Slavery Squatting Women Culture Architecture Cinema Films Cuisine Football Literature Media Newspapers Television Museums Music Religion Cathedrals Outline Index Bibliography Category v t e Government Ministers of

275-3349: The Government of Angola The Cabinet of Angola is the chief executive body of the Republic of Angola . Cabinet of Angola Office Incumbent Vice President Esperanca Francisco Da Costa Minister of Agriculture and Forestry António Francisco de Assis Minister of Public Works, Urban Planning and Housing Carlos Alberto Gregório Dos Santos Minister of Culture Filipe Silvino De Pina Zau Minister of National Defence João Ernesto dos Santos Minister of Economy and Planning Victor Hugo Guilherme Minister of Education Maria Cândida Teixeira Minister of Energy and Water João Baptista Borges Minister of Environment Paula Cristina Francisco Coelho Minister of External Relations Téte António Minister of Finance Vera Esperança dos Santos Daves de Sousa Minister of Fisheries and Sea Victória Francisco Lopes Cristóvão de Barros Neto Minister of Health Silvia Paula Valentim Lutucuta Minister of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation Paula Regina Simões de Oliveira Minister of Hotels and Tourism Márcio de Jesus Lopes Daniel Minister of Industry Rui Miguens de Oliveira Minister of Interior Eugénio César Laborinho Minister of Justice and Human Rights Francisco Manuel Monteiro de Queiroz Minister of Mineral Resources and Petroleum Diamantino Pedro Azevedo Minister of Parliamentary Affairs Rosa Luís de Sousa Micolo Minister of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security Jesus Faria Maiato Minister of Social Action, Family and Gender Promotion Faustina Fernandes Inglês de Almeida Alves Minister of Social Communication José Luis de Matos Minister of Telecommunications and Information Technologies José Carvalho da Rocha Minister of Territory Administration and State Reform Adão Francisco Correia de Almeida Minister of Trade Rui Miguens de Oliveira Minister of Transport Ricardo Daniel Sandão Queirós Veigas de Abreu Minister of Youth and Sports Rui Luís Falcão Pinto De Andrade References [ edit ] ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). minagri.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). mincult.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). minden.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Government officials" (in Portuguese) . Retrieved 28 July 2019 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). minec.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). med.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Ministério da Energia e Águas" (in Portuguese). minea.gv.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). minamb.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). mirex.gov.ao. Archived from

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300-471: The accepted figure for war-affected people is 4 million. Daily conditions of life throughout the country and specifically Luanda (population approximately 6 million) mirror the collapse of administrative infrastructure as well as many social institutions. The ongoing grave economic situation largely prevents any government support for social institutions. Hospitals are without medicines or basic equipment, schools are without books, and public employees often lack

325-411: The basic supplies for their day-to-day work. José Eduardo dos Santos stepped down as President of Angola after 38 years in 2017, being peacefully succeeded by João Lourenço , Santos' chosen successor. However, President João Lourenço started a campaign against corruption of the dos Santos era. In November 2017, Isabel dos Santos , the billionaire daughter of former President José Eduardo dos Santos,

350-609: The collapse of the Lusaka Protocol , created a split situation. To a certain degree the new democratic institutions worked, notably the National Assembly , with the active participation of UNITA's and the FNLA's elected MPs - while José Eduardo dos Santos continued to exercise his functions without democratic legitimation. However the armed forces of the MPLA (now the official armed forces of

375-531: The country. Even though it's not up to him/her to make laws (only to promulgate them and make edicts), the President is the leader of the winning party. The only "relevant" post that is not directly appointed by the President is the vice-president, which is the second in the winning party. José Eduardo dos Santos stepped down as President of Angola after 38 years in 2017, being peacefully succeeded by João Lourenço , Santos' chosen successor. The National Assembly ( Assembleia Nacional ) has 223 members, elected for

400-701: The elections in 2008 lists up all irregularities surrounding the Parliamentary elections of 2008. Supreme Court (or "Tribunal da Relacao") judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the president. The Constitutional Court, with the power of judicial review, contains 11 justices. Four are appointed by the President, four by the National Assembly, two by the Superior Council of the Judiciary, and one elected by

425-455: The first parliamentary and presidential elections were held. The MPLA won an absolute majority in the parliamentary elections. In the presidential elections, President José Eduardo dos Santos won the first round election with more than 49% of the vote to Jonas Savimbi 's 40%. A runoff election would have been necessary, but never took place. The renewal of civil war immediately after the elections, which were considered as fraudulent by UNITA, and

450-430: The original on 2 October 2015 . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). minco.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). mintrans.gov.ao. Archived from the original on 24 November 2018 . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). minjud.gov.ao. Archived from

475-1325: The original on 2010-02-13 . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). minsa.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). mescti.gov.ao . Retrieved 19 Dec 2019 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). minhotur.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico do Organismo" (in Portuguese). mind.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Orgãos Executivos Centrais" (in Portuguese). minint.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Perfil do Ministro" (in Portuguese). minint.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). minjusdh.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). mirempet.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Perfil do Ministro" (in Portuguese). mirempet.gov.ao . Retrieved 19 Dec 2019 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). map.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Perfil do Ministro" (in Portuguese). map.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). maptss.gov.ao. Archived from

500-421: The original on 23 January 2012 . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "História" (in Portuguese). minfin.gv.ao. Archived from the original on 2010-02-13 . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Quem é Quem" (in Portuguese). minfin.gov.ao. Archived from the original on 2010-06-07 . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico do Organismo" (in Portuguese). minpescas.gov.ao. Archived from

525-463: The original on 24 January 2019 . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). minfamu.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). mcs.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico dos Órgãos Titulares" (in Portuguese). mtti.gov.ao . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Histórico" (in Portuguese). mat.gov.ao. Archived from

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550-808: The original on 6 May 2017 . Retrieved 10 Dec 2014 . ^ "Ministro - Biografia de Rui Luís Falcão Pinto De Andrade" . governo.gov.ao . Retrieved 2024-05-21 . External links [ edit ] governo.gov.ao Archived 2012-12-08 at the Wayback Machine (in Portuguese) v t e National cabinets of Africa Sovereign states Algeria Angola Benin Botswana Burkina Faso Burundi Cameroon Cape Verde Central African Republic Chad Comoros Democratic Republic of

575-1259: The public. Angola has eighteen provinces: Bengo, Benguela, Bie, Cabinda, Cuando Cubango, Cuanza Norte, Cuanza Sul, Cunene, Huambo, Huila, Luanda, Lunda Norte, Lunda Sul, Malanje, Moxico, Namibe, Uige, Zaire Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda or FLEC ( Henrique N'zita Tiago ; António Bento Bembe ) African, Caribbean and Pacific Group of States , AfDB , CEEAC , United Nations Economic Commission for Africa , FAO , Group of 77 , IAEA , IBRD , ICAO , International Criminal Court (signatory), ICFTU , International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement , International Development Association , IFAD , IFC , IFRCS , International Labour Organization , International Monetary Fund , International Maritime Organization , Interpol , IOC , International Organization for Migration , ISO (correspondent), ITU , Non-Aligned Council (temporary), UNCTAD , UNESCO , UNIDO , UPU , World Customs Organization , World Federation of Trade Unions , WHO , WIPO , WMO , WToO , WTrO Minister of National Defence (Angola) The Ministry of National Defence and Homeland Veterans ( Portuguese : Ministro da Defesa Nacional e Veteranos da Pátria )

600-508: The tightest in Angola's history. The 2010 constitution grants the President almost absolute power. Elections for the National assembly are to take place every five years, and the President is automatically the leader of the winning party or coalition. It is for the President to appoint (and dismiss) all of the following: The President is also provided a variety of powers, like defining the policy of

625-399: Was fired from her position as head of the country's state oil company Sonangol . In August 2020, José Filomeno dos Santos , son of Angola's former president, was sentenced for five years in jail for fraud and corruption. In August 2022, the ruling party, MPLA, won another outright majority and President Joao Lourenco won a second five-year term in the election . However, the election was

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