Angola impeachment effort will add to pressure on MPLA

Significance

Impeachment will require a two-thirds vote in the 220-member National Assembly, which is controlled by Lourenco’s party, the ruling People's Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA).

Impacts

• UNITA may attempt to repeat the impeachment effort in the future.
• The government’s anti-corruption reforms will be hindered in part by a weak judicial system.
• Economic challenges may fuel labour unrest.