UNITA: 19 million Angolans without ID and without vote

More than half of Angola's 36 million inhabitants lack an Identity Card (BI), according to UNITA, the main opposition party, which states that only 17 million have identification. Álvaro Chikwamanga Daniel, the party's vice-president, questioned why so few have a BI 25 years after peace was achieved. Without a BI, citizens cannot register to vote. UNITA emphasized that the first issuance of the BI is free, while reissuance costs 450 kwanzas. The party also highlighted that citizens can obtain a BI with parental certificates or credible witnesses. The Angolan government plans to expand mobile civil registration brigades starting in February. UNITA raised concerns about the electoral registration process and proposed improvements to enhance access and communication regarding civil and electoral services.