Why is Angola considered a dictatorship?

Question

There is freedom of speech, freedom of cult, there is a parliament a gorvernment, a elite class, and foreign investment from westerners who are happy to live over there.

Answer 1

Angola is slowly rebuilding its country after the end of a 27-year civil war in 2002. Fighting between the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), led by Jose Eduardo DOS SANTOS, and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), led by Jonas SAVIMBI, followed independence from Portugal in 1975. Peace seemed imminent in 1992 when Angola held national elections, but UNITA renewed fighting after being beaten by the MPLA at the polls. Up to 1.5 million lives may have been lost - and 4 million people displaced - in the quarter century of fighting. SAVIMBI's death in 2002 ended UNITA's insurgency and strengthened the MPLA's hold on power. DOS SANTOS has pledged to hold legislative elections in 2007, but 2008 may be more realistic.

There is still an armed conflict, it would be like the republicans and democrats killing each other for power, just because one has the upper hand, it still will lack legitimacy in the eyes of the world. In a Republic you cannot rule over those who cant or are afraid to vote.

Answer 2

The head of the state is considered illegal by some because there is control in the affairs of the government with no objection from the opposition because of threats.