Luanda – FNLA president Nimi a Simbi cast his ballot a few moments ago in the ballot box set up on table 1 of polling station 1,371, located in the municipality of Viana, Luanda.
The FNLA candidate for President of the Republic, who was accompanied by his wife and some party management members, voted at around 09:45 am.
This year's elections, which will have the participation of Angolans in the diaspora for the first time, are the fifth in Angola's history, after those in 1992, 2008, 2012 and 2017.
Eight political forces are competing for the present elections, for which 14.3 million voters are registered, in the country and abroad.
Seven political parties (MPLA, UNITA, PRS, FNLA, PHA, APN and P-NJANGO) and a coalition of political parties (CASA-CE) are running for 2022 elections.
This year's general elections aim to elect the President of the Republic, the Vice-President of the Republic and the MPs to the National Assembly.
