Question to the Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office:

To ask the Secretary of State for Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Affairs, with reference to the elections of 24 August 2022 in Angola, what steps he is taking to help support the (a) safety and (b) freedoms of (i) opposition activists and (ii) members of civil society in Angola.

The UK regularly engages with the Government of Angola to promote modern and progressive politics and to encourage all political parties to play a positive role in the democratic development of Angola. The UK works closely with the Government of Angola on a range of issues including promoting media freedom and improving access to education.