When was João Lourenço born?

João Lourenço was born on 5 March 1954 in Lobito.

What positions has João Lourenço held?

Positions held by João Lourenço include: Chairperson of the African Union (2025–2026); President of Angola (since 26 September 2017); Minister of National Defence of Angola (2014–2017); Governor of Benguela; Governor of Moxico.

Where did João Lourenço study?

João Lourenço was educated at V. I. Lenin Military-Political Academy.

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João Lourenço

President of Angola since 2017

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João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço is an Angolan politician who is currently serving as the third president of Angola since 26 September 2017. Previously, he was the minister of defence from 2014 to 2017. In September 2018, he became the chairman of the People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), the ruling party. He was the party's secretary-general from 1998 to 2003.

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Born: 5 March 1954 wd
Place of birth: Lobito wd
Citizenship: Angola wd
Occupation: politician, military personnel, minister, military officer wd
Political party: People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola wd
Education: V. I. Lenin Military-Political Academy wd
Spouse: Ana Dias Lourenço wd

Positions held wd

Chairperson of the African Union (2025–2026)
President of Angola (since 26 September 2017)
Minister of National Defence of Angola (22 April 2014 – 26 September 2017)
Governor of Benguela
Governor of Moxico
Member of the National Assembly of Angola

Awards wd

Grand Collar of the Order of Prince Henry (2018)
Order of the Welwitschia (2018)
Order of José Martí
Collar of the Spanish Order of the Civil Merit (2023)
Order of the Republic of Serbia
Order of Merit of the Italian Republic (2023)

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When was João Lourenço born?: João Lourenço was born on 5 March 1954 in Lobito.
What positions has João Lourenço held?: Positions held by João Lourenço include: Chairperson of the African Union (2025–2026); President of Angola (since 26 September 2017); Minister of National Defence of Angola (2014–2017); Governor of Benguela; Governor of Moxico.
Where did João Lourenço study?: João Lourenço was educated at V. I. Lenin Military-Political Academy.

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