Angola's general election is due by 2027, and the exact day has not been announced in the sources we follow. This page sets out what the vote decides, who runs it, how the last one went and who holds office today.
What is being decided
- The head of state. João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço has been head of state since 26 Sept 2017.
- National Assembly (Assembleia nacional): 220 seats (all directly elected).
Note from the source: President Lourenço was elected in August 2022 for a five year term; general elections are constitutionally due in August 2027; no official date at retrieval. Africa Elects indicates around August 2027.
Who runs the election
The vote is run by Comissão Nacional Eleitoral (CNE).
The last result
The last national election in our sources was held on 24 Aug 2022.
Who holds office now
| Office | Holder | In office since | How chosen | Party |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Head of state | João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço | 26 Sept 2017 | - | - |
| Vice president | Esperança Maria Eduardo Francisco da Costa | - | - | - |
See the full Angola government directory and the Africa election calendar.
Other national elections coming up
| Country | Election | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Cabo Verde | Presidential election | 15 Nov 2026 |
| Gambia | Presidential election | 5 Dec 2026 |
| South Sudan | General election | 22 Dec 2026 |
| Nigeria | General election | 16 Jan 2027 |
| Gambia | Parliamentary election | 10 Apr 2027 |
| Kenya | General election | 10 Aug 2027 |
Polling and research around the vote
PollsAfrica designs and runs opinion polls and household surveys across Africa, with the sample, dates, mode and weighting published for every release. If you need research in Angola before or after this vote, see our research services or contact us.
Source: Comissão Nacional Eleitoral (CNE), 2026; CIA World Factbook, 2026; Portal Oficial do Governo de Angola, 2026. Method: how we compile this.