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Prime Minister of Angola - Definition and Overview
Related Words: Agent, Alderman, Ambassador, Anoint, Archon, Assist, Attache, Chancellor, Chaplain, Charge, Chrism, Churchman

The Prime Minister is the head of government in Angola.

Along with the rest of the Council of Ministers, the Prime Minister is appointed by the President. The position was originally created when Angola achieved indepence from Portugal on November 11, 1975, but was abolished in 1978 when President Agostinho Neto consolidated his power. There was no Prime Minister until 1991, when President José Eduardo dos Santos reinstated the position following a peace agreement with the opposition party. The post was also vacant between 1999 and 2002.

List of Prime Ministers

1. Lopo do Nascimento 11 November 1975 9 December 1978
*. Position eliminated 9 December 1978 19 July 1991
2. Fernando José de Franca Dias van Dúnem 19 July 1991 2 December 1992
3. Marcolino Moco 2 December 1992 3 June 1996
4. Fernando José de Franca Dias van Dúnem 3 June 1996 29 January 1999
*. Position vacant 29 January 1999 6 December 2002
5. Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos 6 December 2002 Current


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