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Head of state · Angola

João Lourenço

President of Angola

In office sinceSeptember 26, 20179 years

João Lourenço is the President of Angola, in office since September 26, 2017. Also heads the government. Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).

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Leaders · U.S. mission · Reported with

U.S. chargé d’affairesShannon Nagy CazeauU.S. Chargé d’Affaires in Angola
Ambassador to the U.S.Agostinho de Carvalho dos Santos Van-DúnemAmbassador of Angola to the United StatesSince June 30, 2023 · 3 years, 3 months

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Information as of Oct. 13, 2026 (UN Protocol list of Sept. 19, 2026).