Angola News

News as at October 10, 2025, 9:25 pm

U.S. Government Launches Visa Bonds System - São Tomé and Príncipe Included Among Participating Countries the U.S. Embassy in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe Informs the Public of the Upcoming Implementation of the U.S. Government's Visa Bonds Syst

  • [U.S. Embassy Luanda] U.S. Government Launches Visa Bonds System - São Tomé and Príncipe Included Among Participating Countries

Auhorities Arrest Nurse for Alleged Manslaughter

  • [ANGOP] Dundo -- The Criminal Investigation Service (SIC) arrested on Tuesday (07) a 46-year-old man, supposedly a nurse, in the municipality of Xá-Cassau, north-eastern province of Lunda-Norte, for alleged manslaughter.

Taag Begins in October International Flight Operations At New Airport

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The full transfer of Angola Airlines (TAAG) international flights from the 4 de Fevereiro Airport to the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN) is set to begin Sunday, October 19, the Angolan airliner announced on Wednesday, in Luanda.

Minister of Health Strengthens Strategies to Fight Ncds

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Ministry of Health held, on Wednesday (08) in Luanda, a workshop dedicated to verifying and validating the PEN-WHO (Package of Essential Noncommunicable Disease Interventions--Plus) instruments, aiming to strengthen the national response to Non-Communicable Diseases (NCDs) in Angola.

AU-EU Summit - Angola and European Commission Address Details

  • [ANGOP] Brussels -- Angola's minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, met on Wednesday (08) in Brussels, Belgium, with European Commission's Deputy-Chair, Kaja Kallas, focusing on preparations for the upcoming African Union European Union (AU-EU) Summit, scheduled for this November, in Luanda.

Angolan Author Ana Paula Tavares Wins 2025 Camões Prize

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan writer Ana Paula Tavares won the 2025 Camões Prize for Literature for "her fruitful and coherent trajectory of aesthetic creation and, in particular, her restoration of the dignity of poetry," the jury of this edition said in a statement released Wednesday.

Port of Namibe Receives Four New Vessels

  • [ANGOP] Moçamedes -- The Port of Namibe was on Wednesday reinforced with four new vessels in order to support maritime operations at its container terminal and the Saco Mar Mineral Port, as part of the Moçamedes Bay Integrated Project.

Auction of 36 Diamonds Closes With a Net Sale of USD 16.88 Mln

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The 15th auction of 36 special rough diamonds, which took place from Sept 30 to Oct 7, resulted in the raising of USD 16.88 million (USD 1 is worth 911 kwanzas), 9.14% more than the expected value.

Angolan President's Participation in 'Global Gateway' Highlights Country's Position in Africa

  • [ANGOP] Brussels -- The Angolan president and chairperson of the African Union (AU), João Lourenço, participation on Thursday in the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum in Brussels, Belgium, cements the country and Africa's role in strategic discussions on global connectivity and sustainable development.

Health Authorities Report 205 New Measles Cases in Cunene

  • [ANGOP] Curoca -- A total of 205 new cases of measles were reported between August and October of the current year in several health units in the municipality of Curoca, province of Cunene.

Minister Aims for More Efficient Measures to Stop Cholera Outbreak

  • [ANGOP] Uíge -- The minister of Health, Sílvia Lutucuta, advocated on Wednesday (08), in the province of Uíge, for strengthening measures to stop the spread of the cholera outbreak in this region of the country.

Researchers Identify One of the Largest Water Towers in Southern Africa in Angola

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan and National Geographic researchers have confirmed the existence of one of the largest water towers in southern Africa in Angola's central highlands, where major rivers such as the Zambezi, Kwanza, and Congo originate.

Dutch Businesspeople Assess Lands in Angola for Investment

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- A Dutch business delegation will visit some lands in Angola starting from Tuesday (07), with the aim of analyzing them for possible investment in the agriculture and transportation sectors.

Illegal Diamond Mining Continue to Attract DRC Immigrants to Angola

  • [ANGOP] Illegal diamond mining continue to attract DRC Immigrants to Angola Dundo - Illegal diamond mining and fuel smuggling continue to attract citizens from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) in the eastern Lunda-Norte province, Alexandre Pereira, the National Police Provincial Command spokesperson reported Tuesday in Dundo city.

Angola and Netherlands Trade Volume Estimated At 900mln Euros

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's trade volume with the Netherlands in 2024 was 900 million euros, primarily resulting from oil and natural gas exports, the Consul General Salvador Jesus said Monday.

Angola Draws With Eswatini At Home

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's national senior football team drew 2-2 with Eswatini in the ninth round of Group D qualifying for the 2026 World Cup in the United States, Canada, and Mexico.

Mid-Autumn Festival Strengthens Angola/China Cultural Ties

  • [ANGOP] Calumbo -- Angolans and Chinese celebrated the "Mid-Autumn Festival," also known as the Moon Festival, on Sunday (5) with a gastronomic event, marking the strengthening of friendship and cultural ties between the two peoples.

EU Committed to Creating a Robust and Dynamic Market Environment

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Program Manager of the European Union (EU) Delegation to Angola, Ekmel Çizmecioglu, on Monday in Luanda reaffirmed this bloc's involvement in creating a robust and dynamic market environment in the country, aiming to strengthen the economy.

Tour Angola 2025 Gathers 16 Countries to Celebrate 50 Years of Independence

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Sixteen countries have confirmed their participation in the 4th edition of the "Tour Angola Pepino 2025" road cycling race, to be held from October 30th to November 9th, marking the 50th anniversary of National Independence, nine more than the previous edition.

Angola Celebrates 20 Years of World Cup Qualification

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola celebrates on Wednesday the 20th anniversary of its unprecedented qualification for the 2026 World Cup in Germany.

President João Lourenço to Attend Global Gateway Forum in Belgium

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan President and African Union Chairperson, João Lourenço, is traveling on Wednesday to Brussels to participate in the second edition of the Global Gateway Forum.

Benguela Fruit Producers With Eyes On Spanish Market

  • [ANGOP] Benguela -- Fruit producers in the province of Benguela are focused on identifying opportunities to access the European market, with Spain being a destination in the sights of local fruit growers, ANGOP learned on Tuesday (07).

Minister Calls for Greater Rigor in Public Finances Management

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The minister of Finance, Vera Daves de Sousa, stated on Monday (06) in Luanda that Public finances are one of the pillars of Angola's sovereignty, and their soundness depends on professional practice, based on knowledge, ethics, discipline, and team spirit.

The Tale of Angola's Civil War

  • [Independent (Kampala)] How Angola's legendary rebel leader, Jonas Savimbi, turned on his friends and killed them in droves

Attorney General Office Calls for Pre-Trial Detention's Strict Enforcement

  • [ANGOP] Ndalatando -- The Deputy-Attorney General of the Republic and Assistant to the Northern Judicial Region of the Attorney General's Office (PGR), Bernardo Joaquim, advocated on Monday (07) in Ndalatando, province of Cuanza-Norte, for greater rigor in monitoring the application of remand detention.

Bitur2025 - Taag Launches Ticket Sales App

  • [ANGOP] Talatona -- An app that allows users to purchase TAAG tickets conveniently and quickly from their mobile phone was presented on Monday at the 8th edition of the Angola International Tourism Expo (BITUR 2025).

Foreign Affairs Office Presents Book On Angolan Diplomatic Activities

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MIREX) launched on Monday (6), in Luanda, the book titled "Diplomatic Agenda: Building Bridges and Connections for a Strong and Active Diplomacy," which addresses the vision and strategy of this sector.

Government Aims to Create More Than 37,000 New Jobs With Grow Project

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan government's "'Grow Project", launched on Monday (6) in Luanda, aims to create 37,430 direct jobs and 112,290 indirect jobs for young people aged 15 to 35.

Society Wants Efficient Police Force That Protects Human Rights

  • [ANGOP] Benguela -- The Deputy general of the National Police, Chief Commissioner Domingos Ferreira de Andrade, stated on Monday in the municipality of Baía Farta (Benguela) that society demands a more efficient force that protects human rights within the context of public safety.
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