Jose Eduardo dos Santos Biography and Timeline

President of Angola

Appointed President of Angola, 1st term

Role range: 1979-

Invasion of Angola

Cuba begins withdrawing its troops from Angola, more than 13 years after its first contingents arrived

Role range: 1979-1992

Diplomatic Negotiations at Luanda

Negotiates the withdrawal of South African forces from Angola. Negotiates the withdrawal of Cuban forces from Angola

Role range: 1979-1992

Bicesse Accords

The Bicesse Accords, also known as the Estoril Accords, lay out a transition to multi-party democracy in Angola under the supervision of the United Nations UNAVEM II mission. President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of the MPLA and Jonas Savimbi of UNITA sign the accord in Lisbon, Portugal

Role range: 1979-1992

UNITA

President Jose Eduardo dos Santos of the MPLA and Jonas Savimbi of UNITA sign the accord in Lisbon, Portugal

Role range: 1979-1992

Bicesse Accords

The Bicesse Accords, also known as the Estoril Accords, lay out a transition to multi-party democracy in Angola under the supervision of the United Nations UNAVEM II mission

Role range: 1979-1992

Government Restores Prime Minister Office

Jose Eduardo dos Santos restores the premiership amid the transition toward a multiparty political system.

Dias Van Dunem Appointed Prime Minister

The president selects Fernando Jose de Franca Dias Van Dunem as prime minister during constitutional and political changes.

Election

The result of the elections are contested by rebel leader Jonas Savimbi

Role range: 1992-

Peace

Negotiates a peace to end the civil war between UNITA & the MPLA

Role range: 1979-1992

President of Angola

Appointed President of Angola, 2nd term

Role range: 1979-

UNITA

Negotiates a peace to end the civil war between UNITA & the MPLA

Role range: 1979-1992

Peace Treaty

Negotiates a peace to end the civil war between UNITA & the MPLA

Role range: 1979-1992

Rebellion of Rebels in Luanda

Fighting breaks out between the Government & UNITA

Role range: 1992-

UNITA

Negotiates a peace to end the civil war between UNITA & the MPLA

Role range: 1979-1992

Prime Minister Position Abolished Again

President Jose Eduardo dos Santos abolishes the premiership in January 1999 and consolidates executive authority.

Prime Minister Office Restored After War

Following the end of civil war, the presidency restores the prime minister's position in December 2002.

Dias Dos Santos Appointed Premier

Jose Eduardo dos Santos appoints Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos to lead the government.

Death of Jose Eduardo dos Santos

President Jose Eduardo dos Santos eulogizes, "Holden Roberto was one of the pioneers of national liberation struggle, whose name encouraged a generation of Angolans to opt for resistance and combat for the countrys independence"

Role range: 1979-