Angola: 72 Percent of the Country to Have Electricity Access By 2050

More than 6.4 million families may have access to electricity by 2050 in order to achieve 72 percent of electrification goal, according to the Long-Term Strategy (ELP Angola -… Read more »

Angola: Diplomat Calls for Greater Investment in Education

Angolan ambassador to Cuba Cândida Teixeira defended Thursday increased investment in technological education in benefit of women, to better contribute to the development of… Read more »

Angola: President João Lourenço Encourages Italian Investment in Angola

Angolan president João Lourenço encouraged Italian businesspeople to invest in all branches of the Angolan economy to participate in public investment projects. Read more »

Angola: Angola Address 76th World Health Assembly

Angola issued a declaration Thursday during the coordination session of the African region at the 76th World Health Assembly (WHA) taking place in Geneva from 21 to 30 May. Read more »

Angola: Draft Law On Freedom of Assembly, Demonstration Gets Green Light

National Assembly (AN) approved Thursday the Draft Law on Freedom of Assembly and Demonstrations, with 172 votes in favour, none against and none abstentions. Read more »

Angola: Former Liberian President Encourages African Women

Former President of Liberia Ellen Johnson Thursday in Luanda encouraged African women to work hard for greater inclusion in society and rise to political, administrative and social… Read more »

Angola: Esperança Costa Highlights Challenging Role of Women in Preserving Peace

Angola's Vice President Esperança da Costa said Thursday in Luanda that peace and democracy represent inalienable and unseizable assets of the people, and its protection… Read more »

Angola: Solutions to Elp Sustainable Development Secured

The Secretary of State for Planning Milton dos Santos Reis said Thursday that the new proposal for the Long-Term Strategy (ELP- 2050) presents viable solutions to promote the… Read more »

Angola: Africa's First Female President Arrives in Luanda

Former president of Liberia Ellen Johnson - Africa's first democratically-elected female head of state - arrived in Luanda Wednesday to attend the First International Women's Forum… Read more »

Angola: TAAG, GOL Sign a Cargo Transport Agreement

TAAG - Angola Airways and the Brazilian company GOL signed an agreement for the transport of cargo among the African, South American and European continents Read more »

Angola: Industrial Production Increases 3.4 Percent in 2022

The Industrial Production Index (IPI) for 2022 registered a variation of 3.4%, compared to 2021, influenced by the increase in "Extractive Industries", with 1.7%, and… Read more »

Angola: Angola Reports Kz 14.90 Bln Surplus in Exports, Imports

Angola's trade balance recorded a surplus of Kz 14.90 billion in 2022, with an increase of 7.59% compared to 2021 results. Read more »

Angola: Angola and Italy Leaders Address Bilateral Cooperation

Angolan President João Lourenço was received Wednesday by the Italian Head of State, Sergio Mattarella, at the beginning of his visit to Rome, which includes meetings… Read more »

Angola: Angola President Highlights Potential of Cooperation With Italy

Angolan head of State João Lourenço acknowledged Wednesday in Rome, Italy, the existence of great potential for development of bilateral cooperation relations with… Read more »

Angola: Angola Needs U.S.$1 Billion to Launch ELP - Angola 2050

Angola said it needs to mobilise about US$1 billion to launch the Long-Term Strategy (ELP - Angola 2050). Read more »

Angola: President Names State Secretary for Urbanism and Housing

Angolan head of State João Lourenço Monday appointed Manuel André da Costa Canguezeze as Secretary of State for Urbanism and Housing, according to a note… Read more »

Angola: Diplomat José Agostinho Neto Dies

Diplomat José Agostinho Neto, brother of Angola's first president, died Saturday in Lisbon, Portugal, aged 85, due to illness. Read more »

Angola: Angola's Debt to China Valued At U.S.$20 Billion Dollars

The Chinese ambassador Gong Tao on Wednesday told press in Luanda that Angola's debt to China is estimated at $20 billion dollars and it represents 42.5% of the country's external… Read more »

Angola: Ethiopian President Praises Angolan Statesman's Efforts to Achieve Peace, Security

Ethiopian president Sahle-Work Zewde has praised the efforts made by the Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, focused on promotion of peace and security in the… Read more »

Angola: Angola Prepares 1st Report On Extractive Sector Transparency Initiative

The National Coordination Committee (CNC) of the Extractive Industry Transfer Initiative (EITI-Angola) will soon begin to prepare the first report on the activity of the oil and… Read more »

Angola: Lourenço Wins CPLP Aparecido De Oliveira Prize

Angolan head of State João Lourenço won the 6th Edition of "José Aparecido de Oliveira Award", promoted by the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries… Read more »

Angola: Mbanza Kongo Heritage in Compliance With Unesco Recommendations

Members of the National Multisectoral Commission for Safeguarding of World Cultural Heritage (CNMSPCM) on Tuesday considered compliance with UNESCO recommendations on the city of… Read more »

Angola: First Angolan Ambassador to the United States Optimistic About Future

Angola's first ambassador to the United States of America, José Patrício, Wednesday was optimistic about the future deepening of relations between the two countries. Read more »

Angola: Angola's Kwanza Depreciates 3.1 Percent Due to the Fall in Amount of Foreign Currency

Angola's currency Kwanza depreciated 3.1% last Friday (12th), due to the drop in the amounts of currency made available to the market, breaking a period of apparent stability,… Read more »

Angola: Vice President of Republic Returns to Luanda

Angola's Vice President Esperança da Costa left Mbanza Kongo early Wednesday afternoon, after paying a 48-hour working visit to the northern Zaire province. Read more »