Full History Of Angola In Timeline From 1925

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1925: Vernay's expedition to Angola

In 1925, an expedition to Angola was conducted by American naturalist explorer Arthur Stannard Vernay.

1939: Portuguese army operations against the Mucubal

Between 1939 and 1943, Portuguese army operations against the Mucubal, accused of rebellion and cattle-thieving, resulted in hundreds of Mucubal deaths. During the campaign, 3,529 were taken prisoner, 20% of whom were women and children, and imprisoned in concentration camps.

1943: Imprisonment of Mucubal people

Between 1939 and 1943, Portuguese army operations against the Mucubal saw 3,529 people taken prisoner, 20% of whom were women and children, and imprisoned in concentration camps. Many died in captivity from undernourishment, violence and forced labor. Around 600 were sent to Sao Tome and Principe. Hundreds were also sent to a camp in Damba, where 26% died.

1951: Climate Change Impact

Due to climate change, Angola's annual average temperature has increased by 1.4.°C since 1951, and is expected to keep rising while rainfall is becoming more variable.

October 1961: MPLA Attempts to Create a Common Front with FNLA

In October 1961, the MPLA attempted to move its headquarters from Conakry to Léopoldville, renewing efforts to create a common front with the FNLA, then known as the Union of Angolan Peoples (UPA) and its leader Holden Roberto. Roberto turned down the offer.

1961: Start of Armed Conflict and War of Independence

In 1961, Portugal's refusal to address increasing Angolan demands for self-determination provoked an armed conflict, which erupted with the Baixa de Cassanje revolt and gradually evolved into a protracted war of independence that persisted for the next twelve years. Throughout the conflict, three militant nationalist movements emerged.

1961: Armed conflict starts in 1961

In 1961, almost continual armed conflict started, leading to high poverty rates and social inequality.

1961: Expulsion of Protestant missionaries

Since the beginning of the anti-colonial fight in 1961 the Portuguese colonial authorities expelled a series of Protestant missionaries and closed mission stations based on the belief that the missionaries were inciting pro-independence sentiments.

1966: Ovimbundu guerrilla initiative against the Portuguese

In 1966, a largely Ovimbundu guerrilla initiative against the Portuguese in central Angola was spearheaded by Jonas Savimbi and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA).

1968: Cabinda Gulf Oil Company discovers oil

From 1968 onwards, the Cabinda Gulf Oil Company (CABGOC) discovered most of the oil along Cabinda's coast under Portuguese rule.

December 1970: Previous census before the 2014 census

The previous census before the 2014 census was on 15 December 1970.

1972: Release of Sambizanga

In 1972, one of Angola's first feature films, Sarah Maldoror's internationally co-produced Sambizanga, was released at the Carthage Film Festival and won the Tanit d'Or.

1974: Carnation Revolution

The collapse of Portugal's Estado Novo government following the 1974 Carnation Revolution suspended all Portuguese military activity in Africa and the brokering of a ceasefire pending negotiations for Angolan independence.

January 1975: Mombasa Agreement to Form Coalition Government

In early January 1975, Holden Roberto, Jonas Savimbi, and MPLA chairman Agostinho Neto met in Mombasa and agreed to form a coalition government, encouraged by the Organisation of African Unity.

March 1975: Outbreak of Violence in Luanda

Sporadic violence broke out in Luanda in March 1975 after the FNLA attacked the MPLA's political headquarters.

August 1975: MPLA requests assistance from the Soviet Union

In August 1975, the MPLA requested direct assistance from the Soviet Union in the form of ground troops. The Soviets declined, offering to send advisers but no troops; however, Cuba dispatched combat personnel to Angola, along with weaponry and supplies.

November 1975: Alvor Agreement sets the country's independence date

The Alvor Agreement called for general elections and set the country's independence date for 11 November 1975.

1975: Angola's independence

Before independence in 1975, Angola was a bread-basket of southern Africa and a major exporter of bananas, coffee and sisal.

1975: Rivalry between Nationalist Movements

Between 1961 and 1975 the MPLA, UNITA, and the FNLA competed for influence in the Angolan population and the international community. The Soviet Union and Cuba became especially sympathetic towards the MPLA and supplied that party with arms, ammunition, funding, and training.

1975: MPLA Implements Scientific Socialism

Between 1975 and 1991, the MPLA implemented an economic and political system based on the principles of scientific socialism, incorporating central planning and a Marxist–Leninist one-party state.

1975: Foreign missionaries before independence

Foreign missionaries were very active prior to independence in 1975.

1975: Angola Achieves Independence and Civil War Begins

In 1975, Angola achieved independence as a one-party republic after a protracted anti-colonial struggle. However, the same year, the country descended into a devastating civil war between the MPLA, backed by the Soviet Union and Cuba; UNITA, supported by the United States and South Africa; the FNLA, backed by Zaire; and the Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda, also backed by Zaire.

1975: Start of Angolan Civil War

In 1975, the Angolan Civil War began, leading to the looting and destruction of nearly half of all schools in the country by 2002.

1975: Departure of Portuguese population after independence

Prior to independence in 1975, Angola had a community of approximately 350,000 Portuguese, but the vast majority left after independence and the ensuing civil war.

1975: Independence from Portugal

Since gaining independence from Portugal in 1975, Angolan students have been admitted to educational institutions in Portugal and Brazil through bilateral agreements.

1977: Attempted Coup d'état by OCA

In 1977, the ruling party survived an attempted coup d'état by the Maoist-oriented Communist Organisation of Angola (OCA), which was suppressed after a series of bloody political purges left thousands of OCA supporters dead.

1990: MPLA Abandons Marxism

In 1990, the MPLA abandoned its former Marxist ideology at its third party congress and declared social democracy to be its new platform.

1990: Forest Cover in Angola

In Angola forest cover is around 53% of the total land area, equivalent to 66,607,380 hectares (ha) of forest in 2020, down from 79,262,780 hectares (ha) in 1990.

May 1991: Bicesse Accords

By May 1991 it reached a peace agreement with UNITA, the Bicesse Accords, which scheduled new general elections for September 1992.

1991: MPLA Implements Scientific Socialism

Between 1975 and 1991, the MPLA implemented an economic and political system based on the principles of scientific socialism, incorporating central planning and a Marxist–Leninist one-party state.

September 1992: General Elections and UNITA's Rejection

In September 1992, the MPLA secured a major electoral victory, but UNITA objected to the results of both the presidential and legislative vote count and returned to war.

1995: Cabinda population census

According to a 1995 census, Cabinda had an estimated population of 600,000, approximately 400,000 of whom were citizens of neighboring countries.

1995: School Attendance Rate

In 1995, 71.2 percent of children ages 7 to 14 years were attending school in Angola, with a higher percentage of boys attending compared to girls.

1998: Net Primary Enrollment Rate

In 1998, the net primary enrollment rate in Angola was 61 percent, based on the most recent data available, indicating disparities between rural and urban areas.

1999: Gross Primary Enrollment Rate

In 1999, the gross primary enrollment rate in Angola was 74 percent, reflecting the number of pupils formally registered in primary school.

2001: Literacy Rates by Gender

As of 2001, 82.9% of men and 54.2% of women in Angola were literate, indicating a significant gender disparity in literacy rates.

2001: Mortality rates for children at 25 per cent

In 2001, mortality rates for children in Angola were at 25 per cent. Additionally, according to a report, just slightly more than ten years after the end of the civil war Angola's standard of living has overall greatly improved.

2001: Angola's economic growth

In the period 2001, Angola had the world's highest annual average GDP growth, at 11.1%.

February 2002: Death of Savimbi

On 22 February 2002, government troops killed Savimbi in a skirmish in the Moxico province.

2002: Growth of Angola's financial market

According to the Angolan Minister of Economy, Abraão Gourgel, the financial market of the country grew modestly since 2002 and now occupies third place in sub-Saharan Africa, with assets corresponding to 70 billion Kz (US$6.8 billion).

2002: Recovery of agriculture after the Angolan Civil War

After the end of the Angolan Civil War in 2002, smallholder and plantation agriculture began to recover.

2002: Angola demands compensation for oil spills

In 2002, Angola demanded compensation for oil spills allegedly caused by Chevron Corporation.

2002: Life expectancy reaches 46 years

In 2002, Angola's life expectancy was just 46 years. Additionally, according to a report, just slightly more than ten years after the end of the civil war Angola's standard of living has overall greatly improved.

2002: Restoration of mission stations

Missionaries have been able to return to the country since the early 1990s, although security conditions due to the civil war have prevented them until 2002 from restoring many of their former inland mission stations.

2002: Angola achieves political stability

Since Angola achieved political stability in 2002, the country's economy has grown significantly, mainly due to fast-rising earnings in the oil sector. However, the country faces social and economic issues.

2002: End of Civil War

Since the end of the civil war in 2002, Angola has become a relatively stable constitutional republic with a fast-growing economy. China, the European Union, and the United States are its largest investment and trade partners.

2002: Peace settlement allows resettlement of displaced persons and increase in agriculture production

The 2002 peace settlement in Angola allowed for the resettlement of 4 million displaced persons and a large-scale increase in agriculture production.

2003: Congolese migrants expelled

Since 2003, more than 400,000 Congolese migrants have been expelled from Angola.

2004: China Exim Bank loan to Angola

In 2004, China Exim Bank provided a $2 billion loan to the Angolan government.

2004: Increased Budgetary Allocations for Education

In 2004, budgetary allocations for education were increased in Angola; however, the education system remained significantly under-funded.

2004: Exim Bank of China approves credit line to Angola

In 2004, the Exim Bank of China approved a $2 billion line of credit to Angola for rebuilding infrastructure.

2005: Angola's GDP growth

In 2005, Angola experienced an average GDP growth of 20%.

2005: China International Fund Ltd. loan to Angola

In 2005, China International Fund Ltd. provided a $2.9 billion loan to the Angolan government.

2005: Teacher Recruitment and Training

In 2005, the Ministry of Education in Angola recruited 20,000 new teachers and continued to implement teacher training programs to improve the quality of education.

2005: Oil production surpassed 1.4 million barrels per day

In late 2005, Angola's oil production surpassed 1.4 million barrels per day (220,000 m/d).

December 2006: Angola admitted as a member of OPEC

In December 2006, Angola was admitted as a member of OPEC.

2006: Angolan economy grew

In 2006, Angola's economy grew 26%.

2006: FIFA World Cup Qualification

In 2006, the Angola national football team qualified for the FIFA World Cup for the first time, but they were eliminated after one defeat and two draws in the group stage.

2007: Niacin deficiency survey

A 2007 survey concluded that low and deficient niacin status was common in Angola.

2007: Disappearance of government funds

According to a Human Rights Watch report, US$32 billion disappeared from Angolan government accounts in 2007–2010.

2007: Total fertility rate

As of 2007, the total fertility rate of Angola is 5.54 children born per woman.

2007: Expected oil production growth

By 2007, Angola's oil production was expected to grow to 2 million barrels per day (320,000 m/d).

2007: Angola's GDP growth

In 2007, Angola experienced an average GDP growth of 20%.

2007: Angola's ranking on the Index of African Governance

In 2007, Angola ranked forty-two out of forty-eight sub-Saharan African states on the Index of African Governance.

2007: Second China Exim Bank loan to Angola

In 2007, China Exim Bank provided a second $2 billion loan to the Angolan government.

2007: Refugees and asylum seekers

It is estimated that by the end of 2007, Angola hosted 12,100 refugees and 2,900 asylum seekers, with 11,400 of the refugees being from the Democratic Republic of Congo who arrived in the 1970s.

June 2008: Constitutional Court institutionalized

On June 25, 2008, the Constitutional Court of Angola was institutionalized, with its Judicial Counselors assuming their positions before the President of the Republic. Law no. 2/08 and Law n. 3/08 were approved in June 2008.

September 2008: Constitutional Court validates candidacies

In September 2008, the Constitutional Court of Angola validated the candidacies of the political parties for the upcoming legislative elections.

2008: Poverty rate study

A 2008 study by the Angolan Instituto Nacional de Estatística found that roughly 58% of the population in rural areas were classified as "poor" while in urban areas only 19% were.

2008: Estimate of Muslim population

As of 2008 the U.S. Department of State estimates the Muslim population at 80,000–90,000, less than 1% of the population, while the Islamic Community of Angola puts the figure closer to 500,000.

2008: Migrant workers and residents

As of 2008, there were an estimated 400,000 Democratic Republic of the Congo migrant workers, at least 220,000 Portuguese, and about 259,000 Chinese living in Angola.

2008: Diamonds and oil compose 60% of Angola's economy

In 2008, The Economist reported that diamonds and oil make up 60% of Angola's economy, almost all of the country's revenue and all of its dominant exports.

2008: Angola's Voter Turnout

In 2008, voter turnout in Angola was at 80%.

2008: Elections

With the elections in 2008 and 2012, an MPLA-ruled dominant-party system emerged, with UNITA and the FNLA as opposition parties.

2009: Angolan economy contracted

Due to the global recession, the Angolan economy contracted an estimated −0.3% in 2009.

2010: Disappearance of government funds

According to a Human Rights Watch report, US$32 billion disappeared from Angolan government accounts in 2007–2010.

2010: Angola Hosts Africa Cup of Nations

In 2010, Angola hosted the Africa Cup of Nations, marking a significant event in the nation's football history.

2010: New constitution adopted in 2010 removes presidential elections

In 2010, Angola's new constitution was adopted, eliminating direct presidential elections and introducing a system where the leader of the winning party in parliamentary elections automatically becomes president. The president maintains control over all state organs, leading to a de facto lack of separation of powers.

2010: Mortality rates for children at 19 per cent

In 2010, mortality rates for children in Angola fell to 19 per cent. Additionally, according to a report, just slightly more than ten years after the end of the civil war Angola's standard of living has overall greatly improved.

2010: Angolan Media Libraries Network

In 2010, the Angolan government started building the Angolan Media Libraries Network, aimed to facilitate people's access to information and knowledge throughout several provinces.

2010: Constitution of 2010 establishes government structure and citizens' rights

In 2010, the Constitution of Angola was established, outlining the structure of the government and the rights and duties of its citizens. The legal system is based on Portuguese law and customary law, but faces challenges in terms of implementation and reach.

2011: Life expectancy reaches 51 years

In 2011, Angola's life expectancy reached 51 years. According to a report, just slightly more than ten years after the end of the civil war Angola's standard of living has overall greatly improved.

2011: Bilateral trade with China

In 2011, bilateral trade between China and Angola reached $27.67 billion, up 11.5% year-on-year. China's imports from Angola, mainly crude oil and diamonds, increased 9.1% to $24.89 billion while China's exports to Angola, including mechanical and electrical products, machinery parts and construction materials, surged 38.8%.

2011: Runner-up in African Nations Championship

In 2011, the Angola national football team finished as runner-up in the African Nations Championship, adding to their achievements in the sport.

2011: Adult Literacy Rate

In 2011, the adult literacy rate in Angola was estimated by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics to be 70.4%.

August 2012: Parliamentary elections marred by flaws

In August 2012, Angola's parliamentary elections, where the ruling MPLA won over 70% of the vote, were marked by serious flaws, including outdated voter rolls. Voter turnout was at 60%.

2012: Portuguese as first language

Although the exact numbers of those fluent in Portuguese or who speak Portuguese as a first language are unknown, a 2012 study mentions that Portuguese is the first language of 39% of the population.

2012: Total fertility rate estimate

As of 2007, the total fertility rate of Angola is estimated to be 5.54 children born per woman (2012 estimates).

2012: U.S. Department of State report on human rights abuses

In 2012, a U.S. Department of State report identified official corruption and impunity, limits on freedoms, and cruel punishments as significant human rights abuses in Angola.

2012: Elections

With the elections in 2008 and 2012, an MPLA-ruled dominant-party system emerged, with UNITA and the FNLA as opposition parties.

December 2013: Inflation rate decrease

In December 2013, Angola's monetary policy led to a decrease in the inflation rate, which was at 7.96%.

2013: Angola's score on the Ibrahim Index of African Governance

In 2013, Angola was ranked 39 out of 52 sub-Saharan African countries on the Ibrahim Index of African Governance, with poor scores in participation, human rights, economic opportunity, and human development.

January 2014: Angola chairs International Conference for the Great Lakes Region

In January 2014, the Republic of Angola began chairing the International Conference for the Great Lakes Region (CIRGL).

September 2014: Creation of the Angolan Institute for Cancer Control

In September 2014, the Angolan Institute for Cancer Control (IACC) was created by presidential decree, and it will integrate the National Health Service in Angola.

September 2014: Investment in Computerisation of Classrooms

In September 2014, the Angolan Ministry of Education announced a 16 million Euro investment to computerise over 300 classrooms across the country, including teacher training to integrate new information technologies.

October 2014: Optic fiber underwater cable building announced

In October 2014, the building of an optic fiber underwater cable was announced, aiming to turn Angola into a continental hub and improve Internet connections.

October 2014: Angola elected to United Nations Security Council

On 16 October 2014, Angola was elected for the second time as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, receiving 190 favorable votes out of 193.

December 2014: Launch of the Capital Market in Angola

On 19 December 2014, the Capital Market in Angola was launched. BODIVA (Angola Stock Exchange and Derivatives, in English) was allocated the secondary public debt market.

2014: Language usage in Angola

According to the 2014 census, Portuguese is spoken by 71.1% of Angolans, Umbundu by 23%, Kikongo by 8.2%, Kimbundu by 7.8%, Chokwe by 6.5%, Nyaneka by 3.4%, Ngangela by 3.1%, Fiote by 2.4%, Kwanyama by 2.3%, Muhumbi by 2.1%, Luvale by 1%, and other languages by 4.1%.

2014: Angola census preliminary results

According to the preliminary results of its 2014 census, the first one conducted since 15 December 1970, Angola has a population of 24,383,301 inhabitants.

2014: New penal code takes effect

In 2014, Angola implemented a new penal code, which included the classification of money-laundering as a crime.

2014: National Vaccination Campaign Against Measles Launched

In 2014, Angola launched a national campaign of vaccination against measles, targeting every child under ten years old in all 18 provinces. This initiative was part of the Strategic Plan for the Elimination of Measles 2014–2020.

2014: Resumption of National Festival of Angolan Culture

In 2014, Angola resumed the National Festival of Angolan Culture after a 25-year break, taking place in all provincial capitals with the theme "Culture as a Factor of Peace and Development."

2014: Portuguese speakers in Angola

In 2014, a census carried out by the Instituto Nacional de Estatística in Angola mentions that 71.15% of the nearly 25.8 million inhabitants of Angola (meaning around 18.3 million people) use Portuguese as a first or second language.

2014: Angola's economy expected to grow

In 2014, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) projected that Angola's economy would grow by 3.9 per cent, driven by strong non-oil performance, especially in the agricultural sector.

2014: Freedom House classifies Angola as "not free"

In the Freedom in the World 2014 report, Freedom House classified Angola as "not free".

January 2015: Angola begins term on United Nations Security Council

On January 1, 2015, Angola began its term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council.

March 2015: First Angolan Forum of Telecommunications and Information Technology

On 11 March 2015, the First Angolan Forum of Telecommunications and Information Technology was held in Luanda under the motto "The challenges of telecommunications in the current context of Angola", to promote debate on topical issues on telecommunications in Angola and worldwide. A study of this sector, presented at the forum, said Angola had the first telecommunications operator in Africa to test LTE – with speeds up to 400 Mbit/s – and mobile penetration of about 75%; there are about 3.5 million smartphones in the Angolan market; There are about 25,000 kilometres (16,000 miles) of optical fibre installed in the country.

December 2015: Yellow Fever Outbreak

In December 2015, Angola experienced its worst yellow fever outbreak in three decades, originating in Luanda and spreading to at least 16 provinces.

2015: Expected launch of the corporate debt market

By 2015, BODIVA (Angola Stock Exchange and Derivatives) was expected to launch the corporate debt market.

2015: Increased Adult Literacy Rate

By 2015, the adult literacy rate in Angola had increased to 71.1% from 70.4% in 2011, according to estimates by the UNESCO Institute for Statistics.

2015: Forest ownership

For the year 2015, 100% of the forest area was reported to be under public ownership.

2015: CIRGL praises Angola

In 2015, CIRGL Executive Secretary Ntumba Luaba cited Angola as an example for member states, noting its progress during 12 years of peace in socio-economic and political-military terms.

2015: Domain name management transfer

In 2015, the management of the top-level domain '.ao' passed from Portugal to Angola, following new legislation.

2015: Angola's Armed Forces Manpower

In 2015, the total manpower of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) was 107,000, with an additional 10,000 paramilitary forces.

March 2016: Angola census official data

On 23 March 2016, official data revealed by Angola's National Statistic Institute – Instituto Nacional de Estatística (INE), states that Angola has a population of 25,789,024 inhabitants.

August 2016: Yellow Fever Outbreak Subsides

By August 2016, the yellow fever outbreak that began in December 2015 in Angola began to subside, with nearly 4,000 suspected cases and 369 deaths.

December 2016: Angola's term on United Nations Security Council ends

On December 31, 2016, Angola's term as a non-permanent member of the United Nations Security Council expired.

2016: Angola's biocapacity

In 2016, Angola had 1.9 global hectares of biocapacity per person within its territory, slightly more than world average of 1.6 global hectares per person.

2016: Severe Drought and Food Crisis

In 2016, a drought caused the worst food crisis in Southern Africa in 25 years, affecting 1.4 million people across seven of Angola's eighteen provinces. Food prices rose and acute malnutrition rates doubled, impacting over 95,000 children.

2016: Expected commencement of stock market trading

In 2016, the stock market in Angola was expected to commence trading.

August 2017: Presidential transition

After 38 years of rule, in August 2017 President dos Santos stepped down from MPLA leadership. The leader of the winning party at the parliamentary elections in August 2017 would become the next president of Angola. The MPLA selected the former Defense Minister João Lourenço as Santos' chosen successor.

December 2017: Launch of AngoSat-1

On 26 December 2017, the first Angolan satellite, AngoSat-1, was launched into orbit from the Baikonur space center in Kazakhstan on board a Zenit 3F rocket but on 27 December RSC Energia revealed that they lost communications contact with the satellite.

2017: Planned Media Library Establishment

By 2017, the plan for the Angolan Media Libraries Network envisaged the establishment of one media library in each Angolan province to facilitate access to information and knowledge.

2017: João Lourenço peacefully succeedes dos Santos as President of Angola

José Eduardo dos Santos stepped down as President of Angola after 38 years in 2017, being peacefully succeeded by João Lourenço, Santos' chosen successor. Some members of the dos Santos family were later linked to high levels of corruption.

2018: Forest Landscape Integrity Index

In 2018 Angola had a Forest Landscape Integrity Index mean score of 8.35/10, ranking it 23rd globally out of 172 countries.

2019: Homosexual acts decriminalized in Angola

In 2019, Angola decriminalized homosexual acts and prohibited discrimination based on sexual orientation.

January 2020: Luanda Leaks reveal corruption

In January 2020, the Luanda Leaks revealed that U.S. consulting companies helped the family of former President José Eduardo dos Santos corruptly run Sonangol. They used the company's revenues to fund projects in France and Switzerland.

August 2020: José Filomeno dos Santos sentenced for fraud and corruption

In August 2020, José Filomeno dos Santos, the son of Angola's former president, was sentenced to five years in jail for fraud and corruption.

2020: Expected service of AngoSat-2

A replacement satellite named AngoSat-2 was pursued and was expected to be in service by 2020.

2020: Strategic Plan for the Elimination of Measles 2014-2020

In 2020, the Strategic Plan for the Elimination of Measles 2014-2020, created by the Angolan Ministry of Health, aimed to strengthen routine immunization, improve measles case management, conduct national campaigns, introduce a second vaccine dose, and enhance epidemiological surveillance.

2020: Forest Cover in Angola

In Angola forest cover is around 53% of the total land area, equivalent to 66,607,380 hectares (ha) of forest in 2020, down from 79,262,780 hectares (ha) in 1990.

February 2021: Status of AngoSat-2 construction

As of February 2021, Ango-Sat-2 was about 60% ready. The officials reported the launch was expected in about 17 months, by July 2022.

2021: Angola's biggest import partners

As of 2021, Angola's biggest import partners were the European Union, followed by China, Togo, the United States, and Brazil. More than half of Angola's exports go to China, followed by a significantly smaller amount to India, the European Union, and the United Arab Emirates.

July 2022: Expected launch of AngoSat-2

As of February 2021, Ango-Sat-2 was about 60% ready and the launch was expected in about 17 months, by July 2022.

July 2022: Death of ex-president José Eduardo dos Santos

In July 2022, ex-president José Eduardo dos Santos died in Spain.

August 2022: MPLA Wins Election

In August 2022, the ruling party, MPLA, won another majority and President Lourenço won a second five-year term in the election. However, the election was the tightest in Angola's history.

October 2022: Launch of AngoSat-2

The launch of AngoSat-2 occurred on 12 October 2022.

2022: Oil production average

In 2022, Angola produced an average of 1.165 million barrels of oil per day, according to Agência Nacional de Petróleo, Gás e Biocombustíveis (ANPG).

March 2023: FAA deployed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo

In March 2023, 500 Angolan Armed Forces (FAA) personnel were deployed to the Democratic Republic of the Congo (Kinshasa) due to the resurgence of the M23.

2023: Angolan population

As of 2023, the Angolan population is estimated at 37.2 million. Angolan culture reflects centuries of Portuguese influence, including the Portuguese language and the Catholic Church, intermingled with indigenous customs and traditions.

2023: Greenhouse Gas Emissions

In 2023 Angola emitted 174.71 million tonnes of greenhouse gases, around 0.32% of the world's total emissions, making it the 46th highest emitting country.

September 2024: Angola divided into 21 provinces and 162 municipalities

As of September 2024, Angola is administratively divided into twenty-one provinces and 162 municipalities, which are further subdivided into 559 communes.

2024: Angola's ranking in the Global Innovation Index

In 2024, Angola was ranked 133rd in the Global Innovation Index.

2024: Global Hunger Index Rank

In 2024, the Global Hunger Index ranked Angola at 103rd out of 127 countries, indicating a serious level of hunger with a GHI score of 26.6.

2024: Freedom House classifies Angola as "not free"

In the Freedom in the World 2024 report, Freedom House classified Angola as "not free", but noted increased freedoms under João Lourenço.

2025: Premiere of "The Adventures of Angosat"

In 2025, Angola premiered its first musical film, "The Adventures of Angosat," composed by local rapper Isis Hembe.

2025: Greenhouse Gas Emissions Reduction Target

In its Nationally Determined Contribution, Angola has pledged a 14% reduction in its greenhouse gas emissions by 2025 and an additional 10% reduction conditional on international support.