CPLP congratulates Angola on 51 years of independence

The executive secretariat of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) congratulated Angola on the 51st anniversary of its independence, celebrated on November 11, 2026. The CPLP highlighted Angola's role in strengthening the organization and fostering cooperation among member states. Independence was proclaimed by Agostinho Neto on November 11, 1975, marking a significant historical event known as 'Dia da Dipanda'. Neto was a founding member of the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and served as the country's first president until his death. He was succeeded briefly by Lúcio Lara and then by José Eduardo dos Santos, who led Angola for 38 years. The CPLP, celebrating its 30th anniversary this year, includes Angola, Brazil, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Equatorial Guinea, Mozambique, Portugal, São Tomé and Príncipe, and Timor-Leste.