Movement for the Democracy of Angola

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Movement for the Democracy of Angola
Chairman Massunguna da Silva Pedro
Founded4 July, 2004
National affiliation New Democracy Electoral Union

The Movement for Peace and Development for Angola(Portuguese : Movimento para a Paz e Desenvolvimento de Angola, MPDA) is a political party in Angola. Massunguna da Silva Pedro is the president of the party. MPDA is a member of the coalition United Patriotic Movement, of which Mr. Massunguna da Silva Pedro also member. [1] The party was founded on July 4, 2004. [2]

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References

  1. Amundsen, Inge; Weimer, Markus (2008). "Opposition Parties and the 2008 Parliamentary Elections in Angola". CMI Working Paper. WP 2008:9.
  2. "Comissão Nacional Eleitoral de Angola". www.cne.ao. Archived from the original on 2008-06-28. Retrieved 2017-07-06.