Angola: Reject Bill To Restrict Civil Society

Johannesburg — Revise Draft Law to Conform with International Legal Standards

A bill passed by Angola‘s parliament on January 22, 2026, to regulate nongovernmental organizations would significantly expand government control over civil society and undermine fundamental freedoms, Human Rights Watch said today. President João Lourenço should not sign the bill into law but return it to parliament for revisions that ensure compliance with Angola’s international human rights obligations.

The draft…