The validity and legal force of custom which does not contradict the Constitution
and does not threaten human dignity shall be recognised.
Article 8
(Unitary state)
The Republic of Angola shall be a unitary state whose organisation shall respect the
principles of the autonomy of the local organs of power and administrative
devolution and decentralisation, under the terms of the Constitution and the law.
Article 9
(Nationality)
1. Angolan nationality may be held by origin or acquired.
2. The child of a father or mother with Angolan nationality, born in Angola or
abroad, shall be an Angolan citizen by origin.
3. A newborn child found in Angolan territory shall be presumed an Angolan
citizen by origin.
4. No Angolan citizen by origin may be deprived of their original nationality.
5. The requirements for the acquisition, loss or re-acquisition of Angolan
nationality shall be established by law.
Article 10
(Secular state)
1. The Republic of Angola shall be a secular state and there shall be separation
between state and church, under the terms of the law.
2. The state shall recognise and respect the different religious faiths, which shall
be free to organise and exercise their activities, provided that they abide by
the Constitution and the laws of the Republic of Angola.
3. The state shall protect churches and faiths and their places and objects of
worship, provided that they do not threaten the Constitution and public order
and abide by the Constitution and the law.
Article 11
(Peace and national security)
1. The Republic of Angola shall be a nation dedicated to peace and progress and
it shall be the duty of the state and the right and responsibility of all to
guarantee peace and national security, respecting the Constitution and the
law, in addition to international conventions.
2. Peace shall be based on the supremacy of the rule of law and legislation, with
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