MPLA

abbreviation for

1. Movimento Popular de Libertacão de Angola

Word History and Origins

Origin of MPLA¹

Portuguese: Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola

Example Sentences

But an ailing Mr. dos Santos retired in 2017 and his replacement and long-time rival within the MPLA, Joao Lourenco, pledged “to remake Angola.”

From Washington Times

Many of them were among the young and unemployed who feel failed by the MPLA, some of whose members became billionaires from Angola's oil wealth while most live in poverty.

From Reuters

"The citizens are not with the MPLA. We want them out!"

From Reuters

Just over 51% of the electorate voted for the former Marxist MPLA.

From Reuters

Angola's Constitutional Court made a final ruling on Thursday to dismiss a complaint filed by the runner-up in the Aug. 24 election seeking to annul the results that gave victory to the ruling MPLA.

From Reuters