March 26
Angola: Former General João Luís Neto 'Xietu' Dies
ANGOP
The first chief of the General Staff of the now defunct FAPLA, general João Luís Neto "Xietu", died Wednesday in Luanda of an illness, aged 81. Read more »
Angola: Cubango Expects to Harvest Over 400 Tons of Rice This Season
ANGOP
At least 420 tons of rice are expected to be harvested in the current 2024/2025 agricultural campaign in Cubango province, the director of the Agriculture Office, José… Read more »
Angola: Angola Close to Achieving Food Security - President
ANGOP
Angola expects to achieve food security in the short and medium term, given the increase in national production, the country's president João Lourenço, announced… Read more »
March 25
Angola: Angola Ends Diesel Subsidies to Free $3b for Social Spending
Daba Finance
Angola has removed diesel subsidies, raising pump prices by 50% as part of an International Monetary Fund-backed plan to redirect public funds As of Monday, diesel cost 300 kwanzas… Read more »
East Africa: EAC-SADC Summit Expands Eastern DRC Process Mediators Following Angola's Exit
Capital FM
The second joint summit of the Eastern African Community (EAC) and South African Development Community (SADC) has appointed an expanded panel to lead peace efforts in the… Read more »
Angola: Diplomat Stresses Angola Investments in E-Governance
ANGOP
The Angola ambassador to Portugal, Maria de Jesus Ferreira, stressed on Wednesday (25), in Lisbon, the country's significant investment in e-governance. Read more »
Angola: Generals' Trial Marked By Controversy
ANGOP
The fourth session of the trial of generals Manuel Dias Júnior 'Kopelipa' and Leopoldino do Nascimento 'Dino', held on Tuesday, was marked by controversy over the defence's… Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Assesses Quality of Saurimo Ring Road
ANGOP
President João Lourenço, on Tuesday, tested the quality of the Saurimo ring road, shortly after its inauguration. Read more »
March 24
Angola: Angola Withdraws From Mediation of DR Congo Crisis
New Times
The government of Angola has announced that it is ending its role as mediator in the ongoing conflict between DR Congo and the Alliance fleuve Congo (AFC/M23) rebellion, according… Read more »
Angola: Angola Flags Desire to Step Down As Mediator in Eastern DRC Conflict
RFI
Angola announced on Monday it would withdraw from its role as mediator in the conflict in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) between government forces and the M23 rebel… Read more »
Angola: Angola Withdraws From Peace Mediation in the East of the Democratic Republic
Agenzia Fides
Angola has ended its mediation in the war in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo. The Angolan Presidency announced this in a communiqué today, March 24: "Angola… Read more »
Africa: Angola Expresses Support to South Africa's Presidency At G20
ANGOP
Angola expressed its support for South Africa's presidency of the G20 at the United Nation (UN) headquarters in New York on Monday (24) and its commitment to ensuring that the… Read more »
Angola: WFP and Japan Support Angola to Strengthen Food and Water Security in Drought Stricken Areas
WFP
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US$ 2 million from the Government of Japan to support over 27,000 people affected by drought in southern… Read more »
Angola: President João Lourenço Highlights Courage of Late General Mawa
ANGOP
President João Lourenço described General José João "Mawa", who died on Friday, as a man of arms who served the Angolan people with courage and… Read more »
March 23
Angola: Diesel Price Goes Up to Akz 300 Per Liter
ANGOP
A liter of diesel in Angola increased from 200 to 300 kwanzas, as of 1 a.m. Monday, as part of the gradual adjustment of retail prices of petroleum by-products to market levels,… Read more »
March 21
Africa: World Bank Boosts Support to Enhance Employment Opportunities for 500,000 Young People in Angola [press release]
World Bank
The World Bank approved $250 million in financing for the Angola Youth Employment Opportunities Project (AYEOP) to support the Government of Angola to increase productivity and… Read more »
March 20
Angola: Over 18,000 Jobs Created in Angola in First Quarter of 2025
ANGOP
At least 18,850 jobs were created in Angola from January to March 2025, the Minister of Public Administration, Labor and Social Security, Teresa Rodrigues, said Thursday in Luanda. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Angolan President Surprised By Qatari Initiative On DRC Conflict
ANGOP
Foreign Minister Téte António said Thursday in Luanda that Angolan Head of State João Lourenço was surprised by Qatar's initiative to bring together… Read more »
Africa: Communiqué On the Meeting Between the Chairperson of the African Union Commission and the President of the Republic of Angola and Chairperson of the African Union
African Union
The Chairperson of the African Union Commission, H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, concluded an official visit to the Republic of Angola from 18 to 19 March 2025, during which he met with… Read more »
March 19
Angola: Angolan Govt Launches Tender for Operation of Cabinda, Soyo Maritime and River Terminals
ANGOP
A public tender for the concession to operate port services at the Maritime Passenger and Cargo Terminals at the Port of Cabinda and the River Terminal at the Port of Soyo was… Read more »
March 17
Rwanda: M23 Withdraws From Luanda Talks After EU Sanctions
New Times
The Alliance Fleuve Congo (AFC), which includes M23 rebels in eastern DR Congo, said it might withdraw from the peace talks with the Congolese government, hours before negotiations… Read more »
Angola: Peace Talks Between DRC Government and M23 Begin Tuesday in Angola
ANGOP
A delegation from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is in Angola's capital, Luanda, to hold direct talks with the M23 on Tuesday. Read more »
Angola: Cholera Outbreak - Angola Registers 126 New Cases in 24 Hours
ANGOP
A total of 126 new cases of cholera were registered in the last 24 hours in the provinces of Luanda, Cuanza-Norte, Bengo, Benguela, Malanje, Icolo & Bengo and Cabinda. Read more »
Rwanda: M23 Sends Delegation to Angola for Peace Talks
New Times
The AFC/M23 rebels have confirmed that they are sending a delegation of five members to Luanda, Angola for direct negotiations with the DR Congo government, scheduled for Tuesday,… Read more »
Angola: A Tribute to Mr. Augusto Santana, DWF Country Director for Angola [analysis]
Democracy Works
A tribute to Mr Augusto Santana, DWF Country Director for Angola and Hub Lead for Lesotho, Namibia and Angola Read more »
