CASA–CE

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CASA–CE
LeaderAbel Chivukuvuku
Founded2012
Split fromUNITA
IdeologySocial democracy
Liberal democracy
Social liberalism
Federalism
Political positionCentre-left
National Assembly
16 / 220
Website
http://casa-ce.org/

The Broad Convergence for the Salvation of Angola – Electoral Coalition (Portuguese: Convergência Ampla de Salvação de Angola – Coligação Eleitoral, CASA–CE) is a political alliance in Angola. Members include the Angolan Free Alliance Majority Party, the Angolan Pacific Party, the Democratic Bloc, the Party for Democracy and Development in Angola-Patriotic Alliance and the National Salvation Party of Angola.[1]

History[]

The alliance was formed in March 2012 by Abel Chivukuvuku after he left UNITA.[2] CASA–CE won eight seats in the 2012 National Assembly elections, making it the third largest faction in the National Assembly after the MPLA and UNITA. It doubled its representation to 16 seats in the 2017 elections.

Electoral history[]

National Assembly elections[]

Election Party leader Votes % Seats +/– Position Status
2012 Abel Chivukuvuku 345,589 6.00%
8 / 220
Increase 8 Increase 3rd Opposition
2017 643,961 9.45%
16 / 220
Increase 8 Steady 3rd Opposition

References[]

  1. ^ Angola African Elections Database
  2. ^ Daniel Metcalfe (2013) Blue Dahlia, Black Gold: A Journey Into Angola, Random House, p312

External links[]


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