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Ruling party of Angola since 1975
of Angola (Portuguese: Movimento Popular de Libertação de Angola, abbr. MPLA), from 1977 to 1990 called the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola
MPLA
1975–2002 military conflict
the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and the anti-communist National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA). The MPLA and UNITA had different roots
Angolan_Civil_War
Angolan political party
of Angola (MPLA) and the National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA) in the Angolan War for Independence (1961–1975) and then against the MPLA in the ensuing
UNITA
Angolan politician and rebel leader (1934–2002)
ruling People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola, also known as the MPLA, during the Angolan Civil War. Savimbi was killed in a clash with government
Jonas_Savimbi
Country in Southern Africa
year, between the ruling People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), backed by the Soviet Union and Cuba; the insurgent National Union for the
Angola
1961–1974 armed conflict in Southwestern Africa
was a war of independence fought by the Angolan nationalist forces of the MPLA, UNITA and FNLA against Portugal. It began as an uprising by Angolans against
Angolan_War_of_Independence
Self-declared socialist state (1975–1992)
November 1975 by leaders of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), at the time a Marxist–Leninist organisation, as a communist state. The
People's_Republic_of_Angola
The Youth of MPLA (Portuguese: Juventude do MPLA, JMPLA) is a major mass organization within the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola - Party
Youth_of_MPLA
credited with designing the national flag, which is based on the flag of the MPLA (People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola), the country's ruling party
Flag_of_Angola
President of Angola since 2017
became the chairman of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), the ruling party. He was the party's secretary-general from 1998 to 2003
João_Lourenço
President of Angola from 1979 to 2017
(FAA) and president of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), the party that has ruled Angola since it won independence in 1975. By the
José_Eduardo_dos_Santos
Political party in Angola
in aid to the FNLA. In late 1972, the FNLA concluded a ceasefire with the MPLA, which was being attacked by the former in northwest Angola and by the Portuguese
National Liberation Front of Angola
National_Liberation_Front_of_Angola
1975–1991 operation in southwestern Africa
of the communist-aligned People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) against the pro-western coalition of the National Union for the Total Independence
Cuban_intervention_in_Angola
1975–76 South African incursion during the Border War
driving the MPLA, Soviet and Cuban forces out of southern Angola so as to strengthen the position of UNITA, the main opponent of the MPLA and an ally
Operation_Savannah_(Angola)
Assembly. Incumbent president João Lourenço was eligible for one more term. The MPLA was re-elected with a reduced majority, winning 124 seats with 51% of the
2022_Angolan_general_election
111 seats needed for a majority Party Presidential candidate Current seats MPLA João Lourenço 124 UNITA Adalberto Costa Júnior 90 PRS Benedito Daniel 2 FNLA
2027_Angolan_general_election
Unicameral legislature of Angola
the national level. The People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) has held a majority in the Assembly since Angolan independence in 1975.
National_Assembly_(Angola)
Conflict of the Angolan civil war
purge of UNITA party members and supporters carried out by Angola's ruling MPLA from October 30 to November 1, 1992, in Luanda, Angola. The unrest occurred
Halloween_Massacre_(Angola)
Political party in Malaysia
the MPLA and the Thai authorities, whereby MPLA would cease its armed struggle whilst the Thai authorities would respect the 'dignity of [the MPLA] members'
Malaysian_Communist_Party
1975 treaty granting Angola independence
Portuguese government, the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), the National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA), National Union for the
Alvor_Agreement
Angolan revolutionary (1939–1968)
poet. She was a member of the Movimento Popular de Libertação de Angola (MPLA, transl. 'People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola') and, in addition
Deolinda_Rodrigues
Political movement in colonial Angola
brainchild of the chairman of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) Agostinho Neto, as a united front against Portuguese colonial rule. However
Democratic Front for the Liberation of Angola
Democratic_Front_for_the_Liberation_of_Angola
President of Angola from 1975 to 1979
Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) during the war for independence. He led the MPLA during the beginning of the Angolan Civil War, which
Agostinho_Neto
Cypriot-born British mercenary (1951–1976)
Trial for activities during the Angolan Civil War after being captured by MPLA forces. He is described by some journalists as an extremely violent leader
Costas_Georgiou
Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), officially the Political Bureau of the Central Committee of the MPLA elected at the 8th Congress, was elected
8th Politburo of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola
8th_Politburo_of_the_People's_Movement_for_the_Liberation_of_Angola
Unrecognized government (1975–2002)
though by February 1976, its FNLA forces had been largely defeated by the MPLA of the People's Republic of Angola. The Democratic People's Republic, at
Democratic People's Republic of Angola
Democratic_People's_Republic_of_Angola
Angolan Maoist party
Cabral Committees, the OCA opposed the government of Agostinho Neto and the MPLA. It was fiercely critical of the Cuban intervention in Angola, called for
Communist Organization of Angola
Communist_Organization_of_Angola
1990–1996 Tuareg militant group in north Mali
l'Azawad, MPLA) was a Tuareg militant rebel group in northern Mali. Initially based amongst exiles in Algeria and, especially, Libya, MPLA launched an
People's Movement for the Liberation of Azawad
People's_Movement_for_the_Liberation_of_Azawad
election monitors. The ruling People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) won both elections; however eight opposition parties, in particular the
1992_Angolan_general_election
The ruling MPLA still refused to hold the second round of the presidential election, but organised parliamentary elections in 2008. The MPLA's resultant
2012_Angolan_general_election
The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) has ruled Angola since independence in 1975. From 1975 to 1991, it was the sole legally existing
List of political parties in Angola
List_of_political_parties_in_Angola
Chemical compound
LAMP, or LMP), also known as LMP-55 or as N-methyl-N-propyllysergamide (MPLA), is a structural analogue of lysergic acid diethylamide (LSD) that has been
LAMPA
results showed the ruling People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) winning 82% of the vote and 191 of 220 seats in the Parliament of Angola
2008 Angolan parliamentary election
2008_Angolan_parliamentary_election
Angolan politician
General and politician of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA); Governor of Cabinda Province; Minister of Interior of Angola since 2019
Eugénio_César_Laborinho
president. The ruling party MPLA headed by João Lourenço was widely expected to win. Preliminary results show that MPLA won with a clear margin. The
2017_Angolan_general_election
Angolan nationalist organization
of Angola (MPLA), established the Eastern Front, significantly expanding the MPLA's reach in Angola. When the EF collapsed, Chipenda and MPLA leader Agostinho
Eastern_Revolt
Retrieved 8 February 2025. "Simbolos" [Symbols]. Portal Oficial do MPLA (in Portuguese). MPLA. Retrieved 8 February 2025. Smith, Whitney (2 February 2001).
List_of_Angolan_flags
Failed coup in angola
of the government and the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA). He had successfully put down Daniel Chipenda's Eastern Revolt and the Active
1977_Angolan_coup_attempt
Supreme law of Angola
more than 400 years, beginning the 15th century. Three principal parties, MPLA, National Front for the Liberation of Angola (FNLA) and the National Union
Constitution_of_Angola
1972 film by Sarah Maldoror
of Angola (MPLA), an anti-colonial political movement. Maldoror co-wrote the screenplay with her husband, who was a leader within the MPLA. Sambizanga
Sambizanga_(film)
American professional association
The Mountain Plains Library Association (MPLA) is a non-profit organization based in the western United States that promotes the development of librarians
Mountain Plains Library Association
Mountain_Plains_Library_Association
Angolan politician
(MPLA). He served as General Secretary of the MPLA during the Angolan War of Independence and Angolan Civil War. Lara, a founding member of the MPLA,
Lúcio_Lara
foreigners who participated in the Angolan Civil War on the side of the MPLA or the rebels but were not military personnel of the interventionist states
Mercenaries in the Angolan Civil War
Mercenaries_in_the_Angolan_Civil_War
Ethnic group in central-southern Angola
the Portuguese from 1966 to 1974, was an adversary of the rival movement MPLA during the Angolan Civil War of 1975 to 2002, and is at present an opposition
Ovimbundu
Portuguese-Angolan mathematician, translator, and activist
(MPLA) : de elite revolucionária a elite dirigente (PDF). Universidade Federal do Rio Grande do Sul. "Lúcio Lara, nacionalista e co-fundador do MPLA"
Ruth_Lara
Vice President of Angola since 2022
was the deputy head of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) party for the 2022 Angolan general elections. With the party's victory,
Esperança_da_Costa
Political movement
called Nito's Group or Nitism (Angolan Portuguese: nitismo), and self-called MPLA Action Committee — FAPLA-People Unit, was an Angolan political movement with
Fractionism
Bilateral relations
alongside the Marxist–Leninist People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) government; against the Western-backed National Union for the Total Independence
Angola–Cuba_relations
of Angola (MPLA). OPA is led in its day-to-day affairs by the MPLA Youth. It was founded on 1 December 1963 as the "Kudianguelas" by MPLA co-founder Lúcio
Agostinho Neto Pioneer Organization
Agostinho_Neto_Pioneer_Organization
Anti-corruption political party in Angola
that strongly opposed the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), which ruled the country since 1975. The party was founded in 1956 in Massachusetts
Republican_Party_of_Angola
Angolan soldier, nurse and politician (born 1948)
constitution, before retiring in 2014. An early influential female member of the MPLA, in 2021 she was appointed to the organisation's honorary council. Gil was
Rodeth_Gil
Bilateral relations
provincial Angola dwindled, the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), supported by the Soviet Union and the Eastern Bloc, fought against the
Angola–Soviet_Union_relations
Former armed wing of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA)
Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) but later (1975–1991) became Angola's official armed forces when the MPLA took control of the government. Its
People's Armed Forces of Liberation of Angola
People's_Armed_Forces_of_Liberation_of_Angola
1961–1974 wars of independence in Africa
of Angola (MPLA), and the União das Populações de Angola (UPA), which became the National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA) in 1962. The MPLA commenced
Portuguese_Colonial_War
MPLA as the sole legal party. As a result, most candidates were members of the party, and two-thirds were re-nominated from 1980 elections. The MPLA won
1986 Angolan parliamentary election
1986_Angolan_parliamentary_election
seven defenders, possibly PLAN or MPLA soldiers, died in the attack that followed with the SADF destroying the MPLA base in the town on their withdrawal
Operation_Klipklop
Country in West Africa
pro-self-government causes in the 1970s, including garnering support for Angola's MPLA, SWAPO in Namibia, and aiding opposition to the minority governments of Portuguese
Nigeria
Malian Tuareg militant (born 1954)
Ghali directed attacks by the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MPLA) on Tidermèn and Ménaka that killed eighteen people, including at least four
Iyad_Ag_Ghali
Angolan politician (1933–2000)
the death of Angola's first president, Agostinho Neto, his position in the MPLA weakened. He later served as ambassador to Algeria and military attaché to
Iko_Carreira
movements, the communist People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and the anti-communist National Union for the Total Independence of Angola
CIA_activities_in_Angola
1988 treaty between Angola, Cuba and South Africa
Namibia. The Cubans too faced the economic pressures of the war, as the MPLA government of Angola had stopped paying Cuba for its services.[citation needed]
Tripartite_Accord_(1988)
Unrecognized state in Angola, 1975–1976
national liberation movements (People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA) and National Union for the Total
Republic_of_Cabinda
Angolan poet and politician (1928–1990)
Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and was elected its first President in 1960. His brother, Joaquim Pinto de Andrade, was made the MPLA's first honorary President
Mário_Pinto_de_Andrade
Political party in Angola
December 16, 1990. The founders of PRD had belonged to the leadership of MPLA, but were exiled during the purges that followed a failed coup in 1977. The
Democratic Renewal Party (Angola)
Democratic_Renewal_Party_(Angola)
MPLA, UNITA, and the FNLA, through the Alvor Agreement. The coalition quickly broke down, however, and the country descended into civil war. The MPLA
History_of_Angola
Continent
As an example, during the Angolan Civil War, the Soviet and Cuban aligned MPLA and the American aligned UNITA received the vast majority of their military
Africa
Exclave and province of Angola
the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), with the support of Cuban troops. The MPLA overthrew the provisional FLEC government and incorporated
Cabinda_Province
Angolan politician
Amélia Calumbo Quinta was an Angolan politician for the MPLA and a member of the National Assembly of Angola beginning September 28, 2017 and ending with
Amélia_Calumbo_Quinta
Angolan politician (1923–2007)
would be absorbed by the MPLA. The FNLA abducted MPLA members, deported them to Kinshasa, and killed them. In 1991, the FNLA and MPLA agreed to the Bicesse
Holden_Roberto
1575–1975 Portuguese possession in West Africa
guerrilla. The Communist MPLA was led by mestiço intellectuals and drew most of its support from the Mbundu people and mestiços. The MPLA also tended to drew
Portuguese_Angola
Angolan politician (born 1956)
France-Presse reported in February 2012, citing an MPLA source, that Vicente would have the second spot on the MPLA's candidate list for the 2012 election, behind
Manuel_Vicente
in Casablanca, Morocco by the PAIGC of Guinea-Bissau and Cape Verde, the MPLA of Angola, UDENAMO (later FRELIMO) of Mozambique and the MLSTP of São Tomé
Conference of Nationalist Organizations of the Portuguese Colonies
Conference_of_Nationalist_Organizations_of_the_Portuguese_Colonies
39 days MPLA — Republic of Angola (2) Van-Dúnem, FernandoFernando José de França Dias Van-Dúnem (1934–2024) 27 August 1992 2 December 1992 97 days MPLA — 3
List of prime ministers of Angola
List_of_prime_ministers_of_Angola
Angolan politician (born 1957)
She is affiliated with the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA). She was a deputy for the party in the National Circle of the National Assembly
Joana_Lina
1980s South African Defence Force military operation
the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), in September 1985 around Mavinga. The SADF victory later helped UNITA militants defeat the MPLA troops in the Battle of
Operation_Wallpaper
Angolan militant, politician and anticolonial activist
of Liberation of Angola (FAPLA), a member of the Central Committee of the MPLA, and political commissioner of the Eastern Front (III Região Político-Militar)
José_Jacinto_Van-Dúnem
Angolan politician (1932–2022)
Secretary-General of UNITA, an anti-Communist rebel group that fought against the MPLA during the Angolan Civil War from 1966 until right before the 1992 presidential
Miguel_Maria_N'Zau_Puna
Bilateral relations
the Liberation of Angola (MPLA). When the Angolan Civil War began in 1975, the U.S. extended military aid to both of MPLA's domestic rivals: the National
Angola–United States relations
Angola–United_States_relations
Battle of the Angolan Civil War
(FAPLA), armed wing of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), and the National Liberation Army of Angola (ELNA), armed wing of the National
Battle_of_Quifangondo
Angolan politician
of Angola, as well as a member of National Assembly. She is the member of MPLA. "Angola: President Sacks Assistant Inspector General". Retrieved 2024-09-17
Rosa_Luís_de_Sousa_Micolo
1976 trial and execution of Western mercenaries in Luanda during the Angolan Civil War
three-sided civil war. The Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) was supported by the Soviet Union and Cuba, while the United States and
Luanda_Trial
Argentine revolutionary (1928–1967)
was coordinating with African liberation movements in exile such as the MPLA in Angola and MNR in Congo-Brazzaville, while stating that Africa represented
Che_Guevara
Angolan Independence Leader
A hardline member of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), Alves is best known for his failed 1977 coup attempt against the government
Nito_Alves
Leader of Cuba from 1959 to 2011
230 military advisers into Angola in November 1975 to aid Neto's Marxist MPLA in the Angolan Civil War. When the US and South Africa stepped up their support
Fidel_Castro
American activist and CIA officer (1937–2026)
States. The CIA, he stated, had singled out the MPLA to be an enemy in Angola despite the fact that the MPLA wanted relations with the United States and had
John_Stockwell_(CIA_officer)
Portuguese Colonial War
Portuguese Guinea Estado Novo Annexation of Goa Belligerents Insurgents/aligned MPLA FNLA UNITA PAIGC FRELIMO Soviet Union China Cuba Zaire Algeria Tanzania Zambia
24/20_order
Symbols central to communist imagery
Pueblo (Uruguay) Flag of the Revolutionary Left Movement (Chile) Flag of MPLA The flag of Angola Flag of the Awami Tahreek (Pakistan) Flag of the Revolutionary
Communist_symbolism
1975–present conflict in the Angolan exclave of Cabinda
Angola in the Alvor Agreement where the 3 Angolan independence movements (MPLA, UNITA and FNLA) were present, denying Cabinda the right to self-determination
Cabinda_War
authority to detain and interrogate those suspected of actions against the MPLA for indefinite periods of time and its operations were quite notorious in
Directorate of Information and Security of Angola
Directorate_of_Information_and_Security_of_Angola
Country in the Caribbean
again in 1988 at the Battle of Cuito Cuanavale, the Cubans alongside their MPLA allies fought UNITA rebels and apartheid South African forces. In December
Cuba
Commune in Moxico, Angola
was the head of a communications centre there, which was controlled by the MPLA. Communes of Angola "Census". Official Portal of the 2014 INE Angola Census
Cassamba
1966–1990 war between South Africa and PLAN
Agreement disintegrated and the MPLA requested support from its communist allies. Between February and April 1975, the MPLA's armed wing, the People's Armed
South_African_Border_War
Rebel skirmish with army in Mali
Tuareg rebels from the People's Movement for the Liberation of Azawad (MPLA) attacked the Malian Army outpost at Ménaka, sparking the Tuareg rebellion
1990_Ménaka_raid
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
Politics_of_Angola
Liberation of Angola's (MPLA) field commander in the Eastern Front before founding and leading the Eastern Revolt, a faction of the MPLA. He later joined the
Daniel_Chipenda
Angolan politician
Angola, from 2017 to 2022. He was the vice presidential candidate for the MPLA in the 2017 Angolan general election, running alongside João Lourenço and
Bornito_de_Sousa
Angolan politician (born 1958)
the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) in 1974. He has been a member of the MPLA's central committee since 1998. Since joining the party
Pitra_Neto
Bilateral relations
greetings" to the leaders of the (People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA), National Union for the Total
Angola–Vietnam_relations
reflects historic lows in MPLA support". ISS Africa. Retrieved 2025-09-17. "Angolans are fed up with broken promises: why the ruling MPLA keeps stalling local
July_2025_Angolan_protests
Angolan writer (born 1941)
Pepetela was born in Benguela, Portuguese Angola, and fought as a member of the MPLA in the long guerrilla war for Angola's independence. Much of his writing
Pepetela
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English : habitational name from a place so named in Hampshire, named from Old English scīr ‘bright’ + feld ‘open country’.
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