Career
- Governor of Benguela
- Governor of Moxico
- Minister of National Defence of Angola (2014 to 2017)
- President of Angola (2017 to present)
- Member of the National Assembly of Angola
- Member of the National Assembly of Angola
- Chairperson of the African Union (2025 to 2026)
Facts compiled from Wikidata (CC0), a reference source, retrieved 2026-10-23. The office record above comes from the official source cited below.
Predecessor: José Eduardo dos Santos (from Wikidata)
Frequently asked questions
Who is the Head of state of Angola?
João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço is the Head of state of Angola, in office since 26 Sept 2017.
Who was the Head of state of Angola before João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço?
José Eduardo dos Santos held the office before João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço.
When was João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço born?
João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço was born in 1954-03-05, in Lobito, according to Wikidata.
Where did João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço study?
João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço studied at V. I. Lenin Military-Political Academy, according to Wikidata.
Which party does João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço belong to?
João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço is listed as a member of People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola on Wikidata.
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Sources: Portal Oficial do Governo de Angola (retrieved 11 Oct 2026).
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PollsAfrica (2026). Head of state, Angola. Retrieved 26 Oct 2026 from https://pollsafrica.com/countries/angola/head-of-state