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 »
March 15
Angola: President João Lourenço Calls for Ceasefire in DRC
ANGOP
Angolan President João Lourenço, in his capacity as mediator, appealed Saturday in Luanda to the conflicting parties in the east of the Democratic Republic of Congo… Read more »
Rwanda: Rwanda's Kagame Acknowledges President João Lourenço's Commitment to Peace in DRC
ANGOP
Rwandan President Paul Kagame on Saturday congratulated Angolan Head of State João Lourenço for his good performance and commitment to peace in the east of the… Read more »
Angola: Angolan Parliament Speaker Joins Global Mobilization for Gender Parity
ANGOP
The Speaker of the National Assembly, Carolina Cerqueira, joined the mobilization for gender parity on Saturday in Mexico, during the World Conference of Women Parliamentarians. Read more »
March 13
Angola: Angola Indicates M23 Rebels Are Ready to Begin Direct Peace Talks On 18 March
RFI
Direct peace talks between the Democratic Republic of Congo and M23 rebels will begin in the Angolan capital on 18 March, Angola's presidency said in a statement on Wednesday. The… Read more »
Kenya: Senator Sifuna Among African Leaders Denied Entry Into Angola
Capital FM
Kenya's Nairobi Senator Edwin Sifuna was among a group of senior political leaders from across Africa denied entry into Angola on Thursday, despite being invited by the country's… Read more »
Africa: João Lourenço Advocates Broad Conference to Assess Conflicts in Africa
ANGOP
The President of the Republic and of the African Union (AU), João Lourenço, defended on Thursday (March 13), in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, the need for the continent to… Read more »
Africa: AU Chairperson Calls for Special Attention to Infrastructure
ANGOP
The Chairperson of the African Union, João Lourenço, on Thursday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, instructed the organization's Commission to pay special attention to… Read more »
Angola: Angolans Express Mixed Views On Migration, but Majority Have Considered Moving Abroad
Afrobarometer
Majorities say the government should reduce the number of foreign job seekers and refugees it allows to enter the country. Read more »
March 12
Angola: Angola Pushes for Direct Talks Between Kinshasa and M23 in DRC Crisis
RFI
As Angola continues to act as a mediator in the crisis in eastern DRC, President Lourenço is working on bringing about direct negotiations between Kinshasa and the M23. Read more »
Angola: DRC Govt and M23 Begin Negotiations On March 18 in Luanda
ANGOP
The government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the M23 Group will begin direct negotiations for peace, on March 18, in Luanda, under the Angolan mediation. Read more »
Angola: Cholera Outbreak - Angola Registers Over 100 New Cases
ANGOP
A total of 113 new cases of cholera were registered in the last 24 hours in the provinces of Luanda, Bengo, Malanje, Icolo & Bengo, Benguela, Cabinda, Huambo and Zaire. Read more »
Congo-Kinshasa: Angola Announces It Will Mediate in the Crisis in Eastern DRC
Agenzia Fides
Angola will host negotiations in Luanda between the Kinshasa government and the M23 with the aim of resolving the crisis affecting the eastern provinces of the Democratic Republic… Read more »
March 11
Angola: President João Lourenço Meets With DRC Counterpart
ANGOP
The Head of State, João Lourenço, on Tuesday in Luanda met with his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Félix Antoine Tshisekedi, to… Read more »
Angola: General Alberto Correia Neto Dies
ANGOP
The last Chief of the General Staff (EMG) of the People's Armed Forces for the Liberation of Angola (FAPLA, extinct), retired general Alberto Correia Neto, died on Wednesday in… Read more »
Angola: Angola Records 83 New Cases of Cholera in Last 24 Hours
ANGOP
The Ministry of Health (MINSA) registered 83 new cases of cholera in the last 24 hours in the provinces of Luanda, Bengo, Benguela, Icolo and Bengo and Malanje. Read more »
Sudan: President of Sudan Transitional Military Council Sends Message to Angolan Head of State
ANGOP
The President of the Sudan Transitional Military Council, Abdel Fattah Al-Burhan Abdel Rahman, sent a message on Monday in a letter addressed to the Angolan Head of State,… Read more »
