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Constitution of the Republic of Angola 2010
Religious Law
- English1. The Republic of Angola shall be a secular state and there shall be separation between state and church, under the terms of the law.
… (Art. 10) - Portuguese1. A República de Angola é um Estado laico, havendo separação entre o Estado e as igrejas, nos termos da lei.
... (Art. 10)
Religious Law
- EnglishAlterations to the Constitution must respect:
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g) The secular nature of the state and the principle of the separation of church and state;
… (Art. 236) - PortugueseAs alterações da Constituição têm de respeitar o seguinte:
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g) A laicidade do Estado e o princípio da separação entre o Estado e as igrejas;
... (Art. 236)
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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.