September 16
Angola: New Minimum Wage Comes Into Force
The new national minimum wage of 70,000 kwanzas, for Angolan workers in general, and 50,000 kwanzas for micro-sized enterprises and startups, came into force this Monday (16… Read more »
September 18
Angola: Official Launch of 2024 Census Takes Place Wednesday
The official opening of the 2024 Census takes place on Wednesday, September 18, in Luanda Province. Read more »
September 08
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC's Artisanal Boats Seized in Angola for Illegal Fishing
Two artisanal boats from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were seized Saturday by the Border Guard Police, for illegal fishing in the Zaire River, Soyo municipality. Read more »
September 04
Angola: One Killed and 36 Injured in a Bus Accident in Cuanza Sul Province
At least one person died and 36 others were injured as a result of a road accident, which occurred in the early hours of Wednesday, in the commune of Gangula, municipality of… Read more »
September 02
Angola: Govt Official Reiterates Greater Fight Against Illegal Fishing
The minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Carmem Neto, defended on Monday, in Luanda, the strict fight against illegal artisanal fishing in the country. Read more »
August 29
Angola: Angolan Police Arrests 46 Chinese for Illegal Online Gambling and Cyber Scams
Angola's Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) arrested 46 Chinese citizens and dismantled an international criminal network that operated in Luanda, in a virtual casino with more… Read more »
August 26
Angola: Brazilian and South African Citizens Detained for Cocaine Trafficking
Angola's Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) on Monday detained two foreign passengers at the 4 de Fevereiro International Airport, in Luanda, for drug trafficking. Read more »
August 24
Congo-Kinshasa: DRC Poachers Arrested in Angolan Zaire Province
The National Police in Zaire province on Friday detained six citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) accused of poaching in the national territory. Read more »
August 21
Angola: Police Arrests 34 Illegal Gold Miners in Cabinda Province
Thirty-four national and foreign citizens accused of illegal gold mining were arrested in recent days by Angola's National Police, in the municipality of Buco-Zau, province of… Read more »
August 14
Namibia: Angola and Namibia Reactivate Joint Border Operations
The National Police of Angola and the Republic of Namibia reactivated on Wednesday the joint operations in Ondjiva (Cunene/Angola) with the aim of preventing cross-border crimes. Read more »
August 07
Angola: First Patient Undergoing Robotic Surgery in Angola Recovers Satisfactorily
A 60-year-old patient with prostate cancer, the first to undergo robotic surgery in Angola continues to recover satisfactorily, two days after the operation, Health Minister… Read more »
August 05
Angola: 23 DRC Citizens Arrested for Border Violation
Twenty-three citizens of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) were detained Sunday by the Angolan Border Guard Police in Zaire province for border violation. Read more »
August 01
Angola: Hunters Detained With Jaguar Killed in Iona Park
Two poachers, aged 30 and 34, were arrested, Wednesday, in the city of Lubango, Huíla province, in possession of a jaguar killed in the Iona National Park, in Namibe. Read more »
July 31
Angola: Attorney General's Office Initiates More Than 3,000 Criminal Cases in Cunene
A total of 3,084 criminal cases were initiated during the first half of this year, by the Attorney General's Office (PGR), in the province of Cunene, compared to 2,730 in the… Read more »
July 29
Angola: Police Stop Smuggling of Over 14,000 Litres of Fuel
The National Police in the province of Lunda-Norte thwarted the export of 14,375 litres of fuel, which was destined for the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), as part of a… Read more »
July 30
Angola: Criminal Investigation Destroys Farm With Over 3,000 Cannabis Plants
The Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) in Mbanza Kongo municipality, northern Zaire province, on Monday destroyed a field of about one hectare that had more than 3,000 plants of… Read more »
July 29
Angola: Police Detains More Than 700 Alleged Criminals in Benguela
More than seven hundred alleged criminals have been arrested in the last thirty days in Benguela province, as part of a police operation called 'High Pressure', ANGOP learned on… Read more »
July 20
Angola: New Minimum Salary Enters Into Force in September
The new national minimum monthly salary of 70k kwanzas, for Angolan workers in general, and Akz 50k for micro-enterprises and start-ups, will enter into force in September this… Read more »
July 04
Angola: Angola Returns to Full Membership of WADA
Angola has once again been recognized as a member of the World Anti-Doping Agency (WADA), in accordance with the statutes of the organization based in Montreal (Canada). Read more »
July 01
Angola: More Than 100,000 Firearms Destroyed Across the Country
More than 100,000 firearms have been destroyed throughout the national territory so far, as part of the process of disarmament of the civilian population, which began in 2008, the… Read more »
June 26
Angola: Attorney General's Office Prioritizes Cases of Vandalism and Rape of Minors
The new coordinator of the Southern Judicial Region (RJS) of the Attorney General's Office, Vanderley Bento Mateus, promised on Wednesday, in Lubango city, Huíla province,… Read more »
Angola: Fight Against Corruption Impacts Positively On Society
The Political analyst Bonifácio António said Wednesday that the implementation of the process to combat corruption in Angola since 2017 is having a positive impact on… Read more »
June 25
Angola: National Police Signs Agreement to Strengthen Security in Luanda
The National Police of Angola on Tuesday in Seoul, South Korea, signed an agreement with Hyundai Autoever consortium for the implementation of the Public Security Innovation… Read more »
June 24
Mozambique: Mozambican and Angolan Magistrates Exchange Experience On Public Accounts
Angolan and Mozambican public prosecutors have been sharing experiences, since this Monday, in Luanda Province, in matters of accounts management, during a training programme on… Read more »
June 22
Angola: Angola's Ministry of the Interior On the Lookout for Drug Barons
The Angola's Minister of the Interior, Eugénio Laborinho, said Saturday in an interview with ANGOP that the close fight against trafficking and hard drug barons remains… Read more »