August 22
Angola: Peace Talks On Eastern DRC Continue in Luanda
ANGOP
The ministerial delegations of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, under the mediation of Angola, will continue this Thursday in Luanda the negotiation of the… Read more »
Angola: Angola - Where Is Isabel Dos Santos' Money?
DW
Four Angolan NGOs are calling on the country's judiciary to explain why the assets of the billionaire daughter of Angola's ex-president, which have been frozen in Portugal, have… Read more »
August 21
Angola: Police Arrests 34 Illegal Gold Miners in Cabinda Province
ANGOP
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 »
Angola: Secretary of State Praises Progress in Press Freedom
ANGOP
The Secretary of State for Social Communication, Nuno Caldas Albino, on Wednesday in Beijing (China), highlighted the progress made in the exercise of press freedom in Angola. Read more »
Angola: Over 70 Scrap Dealers' in Viana Municipality Closed for Illegal Operations
ANGOP
Seventy-two illegal scrap dealers, out of a total of 210 identified, have been closed, since last June until now, in the municipality of Viana, the municipal director of Promotion… Read more »
Angola: Government Will Acquire 200,000 Tons of Fertilizers for 2024/2025 Agricultural Campaign
ANGOP
The Government will acquire 200,000 tons of fertilizers for the 2024/2025 Agricultural Campaign, of which a batch of 41,000 has already been obtained. Read more »
August 19
Angola: Consultative Workshop On Local Government Law and Local Governance Capacity Building for Journalists [press release]
Democracy Works
On the week of August 13-16, our Angola team conducted two critical workshops, one aimed at CSOs and the other at media practitioners. These workshops were conducted under the CSO… Read more »
August 18
Angola: Governor Wants Greater Role of Women At IECA in Preserving Peace
ANGOP
The governor of the province of Cuanza-Sul, Mara Quiosa, called on Sunday, in Sumbe, to the women of the Evangelical Congregational Church Angola (IECA) to continue preaching in… Read more »
Angola: Cabinda and Ponta Negra Want to End the Double Taxation of Goods
ANGOP
Angolan provinces of Cabinda and the Congolese city of Ponta Negra intend to end the double taxation of goods leaving this neighbouring country for the national territory. Read more »
August 16
Africa: Africa CDC Director General Meets Angola's President João Lourenço to Discuss Health Security and Continental Preparedness [press release]
Africa CDC
His Excellency Dr. Jean Kaseya, Director General of the Africa CDC, held a pivotal meeting with His Excellency João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola and… Read more »
August 14
Angola: Angola's Crackdown On Protesters Could Fuel Separatist Violence [analysis]
ISS
Using harsh justice to resolve a political struggle could lead to youth radicalisation and violence in eastern Angola. Read more »
Angola: Over 17.000 Tons of Butter Beans Harvested in Catabola
ANGOP
Over 17.000 tons of butter beans have been harvested in Catabola municipality, Bié province, during the 2023/2024 agricultural campaign, 3,000 tons more than last season. Read more »
Angola: Over 700 Students Mobilized Nationwide for School Games
ANGOP
At least 784 students from Angola's 18 provinces will take part in the National School Games to take place from August 17 to September 10 in northern Uige province, ANGOP learned… Read more »
Namibia: Angola and Namibia Reactivate Joint Border Operations
ANGOP
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 »
Namibia: Namibia Game Reserve Relocates 7 Elephants to Angola
VOA
Seven elephants from Namibia are adjusting to a new home across the border in Angola after conservationists said the animals needed a new habitat to survive. Read more »
August 13
Angola: Authorities Must Release TikToker Arbitrarily Detained for One Year
AI London
Responding to the news that Angolan TikToker Ana da Silva Miguel, also known as Neth Nahara, has now spent one year behind bars for criticizing President João… Read more »
Angola: Government Plans to Create New Cultural Policy to Diversify Economy
ANGOP
The Minister of Culture, Filipe Zau, has said the government intends to create a new cultural policy with the aim to diversify the economy, promote employability of artists and… Read more »
August 12
Angola: Angolan Head of State in Kinshasa to Meet With DRC Counterpart
ANGOP
Angola Head of State, João Lourenço, arrived Monday in Kinshasa, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to meet with the Congolese President, Félix Tshisekedi. Read more »
Sudan: Sudan's Transitional President Is in Luanda
ANGOP
The President of the Sovereign Council of Sudan, General Abdel Fattah Burhan, arrived in Luanda on Monday to hold a working meeting with the Angolan Head of State, João… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Head of State Meeting With Transitional President of Sudan
ANGOP
The Angolan Head of State João Lourenço is meeting, in Luanda, with the president of the Sovereign Transitional Council of Sudan, Abdel Fattah Burhan, to analyze… Read more »
August 08
Angola: Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Decrease Prices of the Basic Food Basket
ANGOP
The Secretary of State for Industry and Commerce, Carlos de Carvalho Rodrigues, reaffirmed Thursday in this city that policies are being adopted to reduce the prices of the main… Read more »
Angola: Bishops - 'The Ceasefire Signed in Luanda for Eastern DRC Must Be Implemented'
Agenzia Fides
"The ceasefire agreement must be fully implemented," the Congolese Bishops' Conference demands of the governments of the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda. In a statement… Read more »
August 07
Angola: First Patient Undergoing Robotic Surgery in Angola Recovers Satisfactorily
ANGOP
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 »
Ghana/Angola: Kumasi to Host Ghana Vs Angola Afcon Qualifier
Ghanaian Times
The Baba Yara Sports Stadium will host Ghana's 2025 Total Energies Africa Cup of Nations qualifier against Angola in September. Read more »
August 06
Angola: Journalist Nsimba Ludovic Has Died
ANGOP
Former Angola Press Agency (ANGOP) journalist Nsimba Ludovic died Monday in Luanda at the age of 69, victim of illness. Read more »