Alejandro Giammattei vs Samakuva Isaias

Giammattei won the presidential election in a runoff against Sandra Torres, with a campaign focused on law and order, anti-corruption, and economic development. His victory marked a return to conservative rule after the previous administration.

Giammattei's government implemented strict lockdowns, curfews, and a state of emergency to combat the COVID-19 pandemic. The measures faced criticism for economic impact and corruption in procurement of medical supplies, while the healthcare system was overwhelmed.

Giammattei's government proposed a budget that cut funding for education and health while increasing military spending, sparking widespread protests. The budget was seen as prioritizing security over social services during the pandemic.

Samakuva became president of UNITA after Jonas Savimbi was killed in combat. He led the former rebel movement through its transition from armed insurgency to a political party, negotiating peace agreements with the MPLA government.

Samakuva signed a peace agreement with the Angolan government, ending the 27-year civil war. UNITA disarmed and transformed into a political party, with Samakuva leading the opposition in parliament.

Samakuva led UNITA in the 2008 and 2012 general elections, where the party won significant parliamentary seats but failed to challenge the MPLA's dominance. He criticized electoral irregularities and called for democratic reforms.

Samakuva resigned as UNITA president after 17 years, citing the need for new leadership. His resignation came after internal party disputes and electoral defeats, marking the end of an era for the party.