January 05, 2023
Angola: Enna Workers Call Off Strike
The National Independent Union of Aeronautical and Airport Workers (SNITAA) suspended this Thursday the strike of the workers of the National Air Navigation Company (ENNA-EP),… Read more »
December 30, 2022
Angola: Action Plan for Employability Reaches Over 100,000 Jobs
A total of 100, 194 jobs were created between 2019 and 2022 through the Action Plan for Promotion of Employability (PAPE), the minister of Public Administration, Labour and Social… Read more »
January 01, 2023
Angola: National Police Report More Than 20 Crimes On New Year's Eve
National Police said 27 different crimes were registered on New Year's Eve in the country. Read more »
Angola: Over 30,000 Patients Treated On New Year's Eve in Luanda
At least 35.000 patients with various diseases received health care during the festive season in Luanda, in what the minister of Health Silvia Lutucuta described as part of the… Read more »
January 02, 2023
Angola: Police Seize 85,000 Litres of Smuggled Diesel in Cabinda
National Police seized 85.000 litres of smuggled diesel bound for neighbouring Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Angop learnt on Monday. Read more »
January 01, 2023
Angola: Angolan President Regrets Death of Pope Emeritus Benedict Xvi
The President of the Republic João Lourenço on Sunday sent a message of condolence to Pope Francis, regretting the death of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI, which occurred… Read more »
Angola: Angola and DRC Analyse Implementation of Luanda Roadmap
The implementation of planned measures related to the Luanda roadmap was the main theme of a phone conversation between the Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, and… Read more »
Angola: Lula DA Silva Focuses On Fight Against Social Inequalities in Brazil
Brazil´s President-elect, Luís Inácio Lula da Silva, cried as he spoke about social inequalities while addressing the nation. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Angola: Supreme Court Oks Release On Parole of Former Transport Minister
The Supreme Court (TS) has granted supervised release (parole) to former transport minister, Augusto Tomás, who is serving a prison sentence since September 2018, the TS… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Angola: Supreme Court Orders New Seizure of Isabel Dos Santos' Assets
Angolan Supreme Court has ordered a new preventive seizure of the assets of the businesswoman Isabel dos Santos and her partners worth 1 billion US dollars, for suspected crimes of… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Angola: Teachers' Union Suspends Third Phase of Strike
The Union of Teachers (SINPROF) has decided to suspend the third phase of its strike, scheduled to begin on 3 January. Read more »
December 05, 2022
Angola: 2022 Retrospective - Commitment to Improving Social Services Marks the Year
The construction and rehabilitation of schools, health units and the Cafu water transfer canal, in southern Cunene province, marked the year in the social field. Read more »
Angola: Retrospective 2022 - Launch of Angosat-2 Marks the Year
The launch of the Angolan satellite, ANGOSAT-2, in October, marked the year 2022 in the telecommunications sector. Read more »
December 02, 2022
Angola: New Angolan Ambassador to Guinea-Bissau Presents Credentials
The new extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador of Angola to Guinea-Bissau Mário Augusto presented Thursday in Bissau his credentials to the President of that country,… Read more »
Angola: Angolan President Starts Visit to Gabon
Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, arrived Thursday in Libreville, Gabon, where for a few hours he will carry out a working and friendship visit at the invitation… Read more »
December 01, 2022
Angola: Govt Analyses Bill On Deduction for Premium Investment
Angola's Cabinet Council Wednesday analysed three proposals on Acts authorising the President, as holder of the Executive Power, to legislate on the deduction of the premium… Read more »
Angola: Government Approves Marine Fisheries Management Measures
Angola's Cabinet Council approved Wednesday the Management Measures for Marine Fisheries, Continental Fisheries, Aquaculture and Salt for 2023, states the final communiqué… Read more »
December 20, 2022
Angola: Angola and Mauritania Aim to Set Up Parliamentary Friendship Group
The ambassador of Mauritania to Angola, Mohamed Ould Mekhalla, expressed Tuesday in Luanda interest in creating a parliamentary friendship group between the two states. Read more »
December 09, 2022
Angola: Head of State Swears in Recently Appointed Central Bank Cadres
The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, on Monday swore in the recently appointed staff members of the National Reserve Bank of Angola (BNA), to whom he wished… Read more »
December 07, 2022
Angola: Minister Calls for Greater Involvement of Society in Child Protection
Minister of Social Action, Family and Promotion of Women Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto Saturday in Luanda called for greater involvement of the families and society in the… Read more »
December 09, 2022
Angola: Angola With Potential for Blue Economy - Official
Angola's potential in blue economy sector, particularly fisheries, was stressed on Friday by African Union Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, Blue Economy and… Read more »
December 10, 2022
Angola: Angola Seeks to Elevate Kizomba Dance Style to World Heritage Status
The Angolan government wants to present to the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) the application of the Kizomba dance style as Intangible… Read more »
Africa: João Lourenço Meets With CAR, Seychelles and Zimbabwe Counterparts
The Head of State, João Lourenço, met on Friday with his counterparts of the Central African Republics (CAR), Faustin Touadérada, of the Seychelles, Wavel… Read more »
December 06, 2022
Central Africa: Angolan President Discusses DRC Situation With Burundi Counterpart
Angolan Head of State João Lourenço Tuesday afternoon held phone conversation with the Burundian counterpart, Évariste Ndayishimiye, as part of Luanda-Nairobi… Read more »
December 03, 2022
Angola: Reforestation Campaign Promotes Planting of More Than 8,000 Mangroves #AfricaClimateHope
A reforestation campaign in mangroves started Saturday at Barra do Cuanza commune, in Luanda, in an initiative of the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources. Read more »