Politics of Angola

In Angola, the type of government is a Unitary presidential republic. In Angola, the legislative power is vested in a National Assembly. The head of the government is João Lourenço. The governmental structure of a country determines the manner in which laws are written, approved, and interpreted. Government type determines the manner in which elections are held as well as the country's system of policing its citizens. The term of office of the head of state in Angola lasts until 1 January 2021. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The term of office of the head of state in Angola lasts until 1/1/2021. The length of a head of state's term has a direct effect on the power and influence of the executive position. A longer term of office provides the head of state with increased authority. The Global Peace Index (GPI) for Angola is 2.02. The strength of legal rights index for Angola is 1. Overall, it is considered to be rather weak - bankrupcy and collateral laws are unable to protect the rights of borrowers and lenders in case of credit-related complications; credit information, if any at all, is scarce and hardly accessible. In 2013, Angola received 242.3 million USD in foreign aid. In 2014, the foreign aid amounted to 194.2 USD.

Government

In Angola, the head of the government is João Lourenço. The government system of Angola is a Unitary presidential republic. In Angola, the legislative power is vested in a National Assembly; this is a Unicameral legislative body, and therefore a Unicameral National Assembly. According to the World Bank Group, the government effectiveness index of Angola is -1.15. This indicates that the government of Angola is ineffective. Public and civil services are severely handicapped, leading to potential for social and political upheaval.

Unions and alliances

This section deals with a list of unions Angola is a member of.

Angola is a member of the United Nations (UN). Angola is a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO). Angola is a member of the International Monetery Fun (IMF). To read more about when Angola became a member of these unions and what additional political unions and alliances Angola is part of, click on Angola membership in international unions.

Freedom in Angola

With regard to political and civil freedoms, Angola is 3. Citizens in Angola experience little to no civil liberties and political rights. Citizens are not free to express themselves and do not enjoy political freedom or a representative government. Countries with this political situation are dangerous for investment, as an authoritarian government may have outsize control over economic matters. To read more about freedom level in Angola click on Freedom in Angola.