Career
Ambassador to Portugal, Government of Angola, Luanda deputy minister of external affairs, Government of Angola, Luanda, 1985-1986; minister of justice, Government of Angola, Luanda, 1986-1990; minister of planning, Government of Angola, Luanda, 1991; prime minister, Government of Angola, Luanda, 1991-1992, 96-; chairman, Council of the Republic and National Defense Council chairman, National Assembly, 1992-1996.