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May 26, 2026, 12:20 am
Bengo Governor Supports Families of the Mine Collapse's Victims
- [ANGOP] Caxito -- The provincial governor of Bengo, Maria Antónia Nelumba, guaranteed on Sunday, in the municipality of Nambuangongo, full support to the 28 families of the victims of the collapse of an gold mining, for the holding of their funerals, which is scheduled for Tuesday.
Poaching Increases Risk of Extinction for Six Species in Lunda Norte Province
- [ANGOP] Dundo -- The acting director of the Provincial Office for the Environment, Waste Management and Community Services, Pascoal Txifuchi, stated this past weekend that combating illegal hunting and other negative actions against the environment is crucial for the preservation of species such as the bush donkey, elephant, Syncerus caffer nanus, lion, jaguar, and fox in the region.
Angola Aligns Development Plan With AU Agenda 2063
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola has aligned the objectives of the Long-Term Strategy "Angola 2050" and the National Development Plan with the goals of the African Union's Agenda 2063, with priorities focused on human capital, economic diversification, energy transition and strengthening cross-border logistics infrastructure.
Lobito Port Manager Reaffirms Commitment to Strengthening the Lobito Corridor
- [ANGOP] Benguela -- The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Port of Lobito, Celso Rosas, reaffirmed on Saturday in Luanda the institution's commitment to strengthening the Lobito Corridor, a strategic infrastructure for the economic integration of Southern Africa.
Minister Advocates for Balance to Foster Healthy Family Relationships
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The minister for social action, family and woman promotion, Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto, on Tuesday in Luanda, defended the need for balance to promote healthier family relationships, based on dialogue in terms of respect for women, as well as violence prevention.
Angola Strengthens Cooperation With Portugal and Brazil in Health Sector
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola strengthened its strategic cooperation in the health sector with Portugal and Brazil during a diplomatic agenda developed on Tuesday, on the sidelines of the 79th World Health Assembly, which is taking place in Geneva, Switzerland.
Ende Customer's Debt in Zaire Province Estimated At 5bln Kwanzas
- [ANGOP] Mbanza-Kongo -- The accumulated debt owed by customers to the National Electricity Distribution Company (ENDE) in the province of Zaire exceeds 5 billion kwanzas.
Angola Ends Its Participation in Afcon Under-17 After Defeat
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola lost 1-2 to Mozambique in a match valid for the third round of Group C of the Under-17 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON), which is taking place in Morocco.
Head of State Calls for Forgiveness Among Angolans
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço appealed to Angolans on Wednesday to cultivate forgiveness, reconciliation and the preservation of peace.
Railway Bridge Over the Cavaco River Will Be Rebuilt By May 2027
- [ANGOP] Benguela -- The rebuilding of the railway bridge over the Cavaco River, destroyed by the floods recorded in April of this year, should be completed by May 2027, with a view to normalizing intercity rail traffic between the cities of Benguela and Lobito.
School Feeding Program Benefits Over 61,000 Students in Sumbe
- [ANGOP] Sumbe -- A figure of 61,243 students from 37 primary schools in the municipality of Sumbe, province of Cuanza-Sul, began to benefit from the National School Feeding Program (PNAE) on Wednesday.
World Bank Reiterates Funding for City Construction Along the Lobito Corridor
- [ANGOP] Baku -- The World Bank's Vice President for Infrastructure, Valerie Levkov, reiterated on Tuesday in Baku, Azerbaijan, an estimated $400 million in funding for innovative housing projects, such as the construction of cities along the Lobito corridor in the province of Benguela.
US Private Funding Enables Construction of 18 Bridges in Bie
- [ANGOP] Cuito -- At least 18 bridges reinforced with concrete are being built over various rivers in central Bie province, as part of a project funded by a private company from the United States of America, the Chargé d'Affaires of the US Embassy, Shannon Nagy Cazeau said Wednesday.
Angola Participates in African Regulators Conference
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- An Angolan delegation from the Electricity and Water Services Regulatory Institute (IRSEA) takes part in the 4th African Conference on Regulation and Sanitation that started Tuesday in Cape Town, South Africa, ANGOP has learnt.
MPLA VP Discusses Cooperation With Morocco and Palestine
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- MPLA (Ruling party) Vice-President Mara Quiosa received, on Wednesday, in separate audiences, the ambassadors of Morocco and Palestine, with whom she discussed strengthening cooperation with these nations, especially in the economic and training sectors.
Report Outlines Steps to Ensure Protection for Small Businesses
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The director of the Economic Research Center of the Lusiada University of Angola (CINVESTEC), Heitor de Carvalho, defended on Wednesday in Luanda, the need for amendments to the legislation on small and medium-sized enterprises to protect businesses instead of immediate collection of revenues.
Specialist Calls for Better Management of Angola's Cultural Heritage
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The management of national historical assets and the maintenance of infrastructure contribute for the transformation of cultural heritage into a true engine of social, economic and civic growth for the country, the Angolan cultural researcher and instrumentalist, Jorge Mulumba, said in Luanda on Wednesday.
Angola Seeks Top 5 in Women's Handball World Ranking
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Handball Federation (FAAND) under its strategic development plan aims to ensure that the country reach by 2030, a place among the top five national teams in the world in the women's category, and the top three in Africa in the men's category.
Angola Chairs SADC-PF Standing Committee On Human and Social Development
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan MP, Luisa Damião was elected president of the Standing Committee on Human and Social Development and Special Programmes (HSDSP) of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum for the 2026-2028 term.
AUSC Praises Angola's High Level of Organization
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Executive Secretary of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC), Stanley Mutoya, on Wednesday in Luanda praised Angola's high level of organizational capacity by hosting, for the first time, the 8th edition of the Southern African Regional Sports Awards Gala (RASA).
Parliamentary TV to Give Greater Visibility to Legislative Activity - Speaker
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The launch of Parliamentary TV represents a historic milestone in strengthening Angolan democracy, bringing the institution closer to citizens and ensuring greater visibility in monitoring legislative activity.
National Assembly Launches Parliament TV
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angola National Assembly Speaker, Adão de Almeida, inaugurated on Wednesday, in Luanda, the studio of Parliament TV, located on the first floor of phase II of the institution's headquarters, marking the beginning of broadcasts of the institutional channel dedicated to the dissemination of legislative activity.
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Young People's Scientific Training
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Secretary of State for Pre-School and Primary Education, Pacheco Francisco, reaffirmed on Wednesday in Luanda the government's commitment to strengthening education in the areas of science, technology, engineering, and mathematics, which are fundamental to the country's economic development.
Angola Welcomes New Gavi Model - Health Minister
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Minister of Health, Sílvia Lutucuta, assured on Wednesday in Geneva (Switzerland), that Angola has welcomed the new approach of the Global Alliance for Vaccines and Immunization (GAVI), recognizing the central role of countries in defining their public health priorities,
Event Tourism Fair Runs With Focus On Partnerships Consolidation
- [ANGOP] Frankfurt -- Consolidating business partnerships in the field of event tourism and attracting new contacts are among the main themes dominating the agenda of the 2nd day of the IMEX Frankfurt fair in Germany, where Angola is participating for the first time. Angola's Wednesday agenda includes a press conference for a pre-assessment of its debut at the event and a gala dinner, in addition to meetings and networking.
Angola Presents Strategy for Entering Market of Event Tourism
- [ANGOP] Frankfurt -- The presentation of Angola's strategy for the "MICE" (Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions) segment and attracting major international events to the country is dominating the country's agenda on the second and penultimate day of the IMEX Frankfurt trade fair, which began on Tuesday (19) in Germany.
Head of State Inspects Construction Progress of Memorial to Victims of Political Conflicts
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan President João Lourenço assessed on Wednesday, in Luanda, the progress of the works on the future Memorial to the Victims of Political Conflicts, a project led by the Commission for the Implementation of the Reconciliation Plan in Memory of the Victims of Political Conflicts (CIVICOP).
Angola Unveils Youth Empowerment Programs At UN Forum
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's Permanent Representative to the United Nations, Francisco da Cruz, highlighted on Tuesday in Helsinki, Finland, the Angolan government's initiatives to promote digital skills, technical and vocational training, and employability for young people.
National Police Commander-General Assesses Officers Readiness Level in Uíge Province
- [ANGOP] Uíge -- The Commander-General of the National Police, Commissioner-General Francisco Monteiro Ribas da Silva, assessed, on Tuesday, the security situation and the readiness level of the available forces and resources in the province of Uíge.
Angolan Minister of Public Works Meets With UN-Habitat Director in Baku
- [ANGOP] Baku -- The Minister of Public Works, Urban Planning and Housing, Carlos Alberto dos Santos, is meeting today, Tuesday in Baku, Azerbaijan, with the executive director of UN-Habitat, Anaclaudia Rossbach, to analyze the state of cooperation between this organization and the Angolan Government.
