The stakes
Why this vote matters.
Our explainer on why this contest matters will appear here.
Angola
Presidential election 2027 · Southern Africa
- Expected
- Announced
- Campaign
- Voting
- Counting
- Certified
- Transition
Stage 1 of 7 · Expected
Where it stands
Election date awaits confirmation
Dates, candidates and developments remain labelled by evidence and status.
Selection
To be confirmedThe head of the list of the party that wins the general election becomes presidentResult status
PendingNo results yetRunoff rule
To be confirmedCandidates
None listed yetFinal list not yet publishedLast verified
28 Sept 2026, 11:23 GMT+1Within this stage’s check windowHow the vote works
How the president is chosen.
①How the president is chosenTo be confirmed
②How the winner is decidedThe head of the list of the party that wins the general election becomes president
③If no one wins outrightTo be confirmed
In this dossier
CandidatesThe field forms as candidates declare.Campaign trailThe trail opens when the first event clears review.ProjectionThe map the forecast starts from, and the rule a winner must meet.Voting & countingHow the vote is cast and counted. The ledger opens when polls open.Key datesThe electoral calendar.ProcessNothing documented so far.Sources · 11 sources behind this record.