Angola marks 51 years of independence, with Lourenço succession looming in 2027
By the AFREEQUE newsroom, based on Jornal F8
According to analyst Eugénio Costa Almeida in Folha 8, Angola celebrates 51 years of independence amid the rise of the Lobito Corridor and internal inequalities. The Constitution prevents President João Lourenço from seeking a third term, opening the MPLA succession before 2027.
Angola celebrates the 51st anniversary of its independence, achieved in 1975, on 11 November 2026, as the pre-election year of 2027 approaches. According to analyst Eugénio Costa Almeida, writing in Jornal F8, President João Lourenço cannot seek a third term, under Articles 113 and 110 of the Constitution.
The Jornal de Angola, a state-run outlet, reports that the main ceremonies are led by Vice-President Esperança da Costa, with an emphasis on national cohesion and infrastructure progress. The independent press highlights the erosion of purchasing power and inflation, according to Novo Jornal. O País, for its part, calls for more democratic electoral bodies and less dependence on oil.
The author also notes the country’s rise as a European and American investment hub, notably via the Lobito Corridor.
This succession is being prepared as more than five million Angolans have updated their voter registration, according to figures published on 9 November.
