The Partido Liberal of Angola (Liberal Party) is a member of International Alliance of Libertarian Parties. We interview spokesperson Wander Oliveira.
“The Liberal Party was born out of the urgent need to offer Angolans, especially the youth, a genuine political alternative”
The Liberal Party emerged as a political project in 2024 and was officially legalized by the Constitutional Court in February 2025. We are the first and only right-wing political force in Angola, founded on the principles of Economic Liberalism and Conservatism.
The Liberal Party was born out of the urgent need to offer Angolans, especially the youth, a genuine political alternative. We are a predominantly young movement, led by our President, Luís de Castro, a 40-year-old who represents a new generation committed to change, economic freedom, and national development.
Angola has an extremely young population: around 80% of its citizens are between 18 and 30 years old. This youth seeks financial independence, real opportunities, the ability to undertake business ventures, and the freedom to build their own future. Unfortunately, we live in a country rich in natural resources, yet its wealth remains concentrated in the hands of an elite connected to the socialist system that has governed Angola since independence on November 11, 1975.
The time has come to say enough is enough.
“we live in a country rich in natural resources, yet its wealth remains concentrated in the hands of an elite connected to the socialist system”
Angolan youth demand a new political landscape, and the Liberal Party is the alternative in which thousands of young people already see themselves represented.
Currently, Angola’s main challenge is economic. The country operates under an extremely centralized model, where many citizens feel that access to opportunities depends on ties to the ruling party. Unemployment stands at around 30%, despite Angola being one of Africa’s largest oil producers.
Despite its enormous natural wealth, Angola lacks policies capable of creating opportunities for its people. Excessive bureaucracy, corruption, and economic concentration hinder private sector growth and make life difficult for entrepreneurs.
“We will open the economy and promote free competition. All Angolans must have access to the economic market without political discrimination”
The Liberal Party presents concrete solutions through its governance program: DPL (Debureaucratize, Privatize, and Liberalize).
Debureaucratize
We will eliminate the bureaucratic obstacles that hinder economic growth. In Angola, opening or registering a company can take months or even years. We want to simplify procedures, digitalize services, and create a favourable environment for entrepreneurs and investors.
Privatize
We support the privatization of sectors where the Angolan state has proven inefficient. Sectors such as oil, diamonds, and others cannot continue to serve merely as instruments of corruption and political enrichment. Through transparency and efficient private management, these sectors can generate greater wealth and opportunities for all Angolans.
Liberalize
We will open the economy and promote free competition. All Angolans must have access to the economic market without political discrimination or party privilege. The state must stop excessively controlling the economy and instead create conditions that allow citizens to prosper through merit, hard work, and private initiative.
“The Liberal Party believes in a free, prosperous, modern Angola based on individual responsibility, meritocracy, and equal opportunities for all”
If we had to prioritize three areas for change in Angola, we would begin by:
- Privatizing the oil sector and establishing strategic partnerships with the United States of America and other international partners;
- Developing the country’s mineral resources in collaboration with the private sector, ensuring transparency and economic development;
- Investing massively in Education and Healthcare until we achieve high development standards, while later guaranteeing sustainable and efficient models that ensure quality services for citizens.
The Liberal Party believes in a free, prosperous, modern Angola based on individual responsibility, meritocracy, and equal opportunities for all.
To our readers, we leave this appeal: follow our actions, support the cause of Angolan liberals, and join the fight for freedom.
We are fighting for freedom, and we will prevail.
“We are the first and only right-wing political force in Angola, founded on the principles of Economic Liberalism and Conservatism”
You can find Partido Liberal on:
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/partidoliberalangolano
Twitter: https://x.com/partidopl_ao
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/partidoliberal_ao
YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@PartidoLiberal-PL-ao
