President of Angola

The President of the Republic of Angola is both head of state and head of government in Angola. The President picked a Prime Minister.  Most of the decisions are made by the President.

Angola started having a President when they got independence from Portugal. Agostinho Neto was the first President.

In January 2010 the National Assembly decided the party with the most seats in the Assembly would become president. It was no longer a public vote. They also decided there would not be a Prime Minister. Instead the job will be done by the vice-president.Angola abolishes presidential polls in new constitution BBC News, 21 January 2010

Presidents of Angola (1975–present)
  Portrait Name Term of office Political party Election  Took office Left office Time in office People's Republic of Angola Republic of Angola

Note: For details of the post of President of Angola, see President of Angola.

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Category:1975 establishments in Africa
Category:1970s establishments in Angola