MPLA

MPLA, or the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola, is a political party in Angola that played a key role in leading the country's fight for independence from Portuguese colonial rule, which it achieved in 1975. After independence, MPLA became the ruling party, establishing the government and shaping Angola’s policies. It is a socialist-leaning party that promotes social welfare, economic development, and stability. MPLA has been influential in Angola's political landscape for decades, maintaining power through elections and political participation.