President of Angola’s National Assembly has acknowledged the urgent need to revise the Family Code, in force since 1988, noting that the law no longer reflects the country’s recent social and cultural changes.
Sources close to the parliament indicate there is broad agreement that the legislation should be updated to better protect minors, safeguard women’s rights, and prevent harmful social practices such as early marriage.
The revision initiative is being coordinated in collaboration with the Ministry of Social Action, Family, and Women’s Promotion (MASFAMU) and the Ministry of Justice and Human Rights (MINJUSDH). These bodies are focused on updating chapters concerning filiation, paternity/maternity, religious marriage, de facto unions, and assisted reproduction—topics that have recently been discussed in provinces such as Bengo.
The legal overhaul represents an institutional effort to align the Family Code with contemporary human rights standards, gender equality, and child protection, reaffirming the Angolan state’s role in safeguarding family dignity. The draft legislation will undergo public discussion before potential parliamentary approval.