Jose Eduardo dos Santos Biography

Appointed President of Angola, 1st term

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

Appointed President of Angola, 2nd term

Fighting breaks out between the Government & UNITA

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

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

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"