Constitution of the Republic of Angola 2010
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
  • English
    1. Every citizen shall have the right to take part in political life and the direction of public affairs, either directly or via freely elected representatives, and to be informed of the actions of the state and the management of public affairs, under the terms of the Constitution and by law.
    … (Art. 52)
  • Portuguese
    1. Todo o cidadão tem o direito de participar na vida política e na direcção dos assuntos públicos, directamente ou por intermédio de representantes livremente eleitos, e de ser informado sobre os actos do Estado e a gestão dos assuntos públicos, nos termos da Constituição e da lei.
    ... (Art. 52)
Participation in Public Life and Institutions
  • English
    1. Every citizen shall have the free and equal right to stand for public office, under the terms of the Constitution and the law.
    … (Art. 53)
  • Portuguese
    1. Todo o cidadão tem o direito de acesso, em condições de igualdade e liberdade, aos cargos públicos, nos termos da Constituição e da lei.
    ... (Art. 53)
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Constitution of the Republic of Angola 2010 (English). According to Art. 19(1): “The official language of the Republic of Angola is Portuguese.”

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Chapter I on General Principles, Title II on Fundamental Rights and Duties.