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September 15, 2026, 10:53 am
Education Minister Calls for Restraint By Teachers and Advocates Dialogue
- [ANGOP] Ndalatando -- Angolan Education Minister Érika Aires on Monday called on teachers in Ndalatando to consider the progress that has been made so that no child is deprived of lessons and to seek lasting solutions through dialogue.
Ghanaian Ambassador to Angola Gives Positive Assessment of Bilateral Relations
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço on Monday received Ghana's outgoing ambassador to Angola, Mavis Esi Kusorgbor, who gave a positive assessment of relations between the two countries.
Father Sebastião Moniz Dejoro - First Angolan Priest of the Society for African Missions
- [Agenzia Fides] Luanda -- "I am bringing Angola into the SMA, just as the SMA was brought to Angola by the first missionaries." These words capture the meaning of Sebastião Moniz Dejoro's vocation. Ordained a priest at the end of August, he has become the first Angolan priest of the Society for African Missions (SMA).
Demonstration Alert - Demonstrations and Potential for Continued Unrest Ahead of September 27 Elections
- [U.S. Embassy Luanda] São Tomé and Príncipe, all districts of São Tomé islandEvent: On September 12, members of the Movement of Independent Citizens/National Unity Party (MCI/PUN) staged demonstrations in Lembá, Lobata, and Cantagalo districts, with protests reported in Santo Amaro, Voz de América, and Pantufo neighborhoods. Protestors blocked roads with burning barricades in Cantagalo district, and possibly elsewhere. Police and military responded to the demonstrations, and
CAF Cup - Kabuscorp Reaches Final Qualifying Round
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Kabuscorp do Palanca secured qualification on Sunday (13) for the 2nd and final knockout round leading to the African Football Confederation (CAF) Cup group stage, by defeating Namibia's UNAM FC 3-1.
National Shore Fishing Tournament - Cuanza-Sul Angel Wins 1st Edition
- [ANGOP] Sumbe -- The Cuanza-Sul Angel team won on Sunday (13), in the municipality of Sumbe, Cuanza-Sul Province, the first Edition of the National Shore Fishing Casting Tournament, held from Sept 12 to 13.
Basketball - FC Porto Wins Luanda International Tournament
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- FC Porto won on Sunday (13) the 1st Edition of the Luanda International Men's Senior Basketball Tournament by defeating Sporting CP 88-77 in the final, in a match played at the Kilamba Multipurpose Pavilion.
Parliament Speaker Highlights Xiongan's Inspiring Model
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Speaker of the National Assembly, Adão de Almeida, highlighted on Saturday (12) in Xiongan (China) the potential of the new administrative area as an inspiring model for Angola, particularly in the field of building integrated communities geared toward present and future challenges.
Municipality of Chindumbo to Harvest Over 150 Tons of Beans
- [ANGOP] Benguela -- The Chindumbo municipality, in the centre-west Benguela Province, plans to harvest, in the upcoming agricultural season scheduled to begin in October, more than 150 tons of beans, the local director for Integrated Economic Development, Henrique Xavier, reported on Saturday (12).
Angola's Tax Authority Awards Kz3.15bn Contract to Company That Helped Shape Its Own Tender - Part I
- [Maka] When Angola's General Tax Administration (AGT) announced a billion kwanza (US$1.2 million) tender for its communications plan on 15 November 2023, one of the eventual bidders had already seen the tender documents, proposed changes to the requirements and received the final version from the tax authority itself two days before publication. In Pressionante Kianda won. Messages, drafts and successive versions of the documents show that the bidder did more than compete. It helped shape the tender before it
Government Points Way Towards Self-Sufficiency in Petroleum Products
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Integrating refining capacity is the way forward to achieve self-sufficiency in petroleum products in Angola and across the continent in general, according to the Secretary of State for Petroleum and Gas, José Barroso.
President João Lourenço Recommends Commitment to Newly Appointed Officials
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço urged newly appointed government officials on Friday to lead with dedication, commitment, and hard work, calling these qualities essential to the success of public administration.
Angola Expects Over USD 70bln Investment in Oil Sector
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola expects more than 70 billion US dollar to be invested in its oil, gas, and energy infrastructure sectors over the next five years, Artur Custodio, executive director of the National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) said on Wednesday.
Army Commander Demands Rigor in Preparation of FAA's Anniversary
- [ANGOP] Huambo -- The Lieutenant-General and Commander of the Central Military Region (RMC), Simão Carlitos Wala, demanded on Tuesday (08) greater rigor in complying with instructions during the preparation of troops for the central parade celebrating the 35th anniversary of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA).
Football - 1º De Agosto Draw With FC Cabinda
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- 1.º de Agosto assumed, on Wednesday (09), the leadership of the first division National Football Championship (Unitel Girabola League), now with 10 points, after drawing 1-1 with FC de Cabinda, in a match that opened the competition's 4th round.
Angola Oil & Gas International Conference Reinforces Sector's Attractiveness
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- At least 3,500 delegates are taking part in one of Angola's leading platforms for attracting investment and promoting dialogue in the oil sector, with the aim of consolidating the country as a priority destination for capital investment, African Energy Chamber President Sérgio Pugliese said in Luanda on Wednesday.
TotalEnergies Strengthens Commitment to Angola
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- TotalEnergies is preparing new oil exploration projects in Angola, with a particular focus on developing discoveries and connecting them to existing infrastructure, the company's Chief Executive Officer, Patrick Pouyanné, announced in Luanda on Tuesday.
Angolan Parliament Speaker Makes Official Visit to China
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan National Assembly Speaker Adão de Almeida began an official visit to the People's Republic of China on Wednesday (9), scheduled to run until 17 September, to strengthen bilateral parliamentary cooperation.
Luanda to Host International Basketball Tournament
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Petro de Luanda and 1.º de Agosto teams will face Portuguese squads Sporting CP and FC Porto on the 12th and 13th of the current month, during the men's international basketball tournament, set to take place at the Kilamba Multipurpose Pavilion in the capital.
Angola Invests in Technology and Training to Strengthen Oil Sector
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola is stepping up its investment in technological innovation, the training of national professionals and the attraction of investment to ensure the growth and sustainability of the oil sector, President of the Angola Section of the Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE), Lenda António, said in Luanda on Wednesday.
Angola and Ifad Seek Solutions to Ensure Continuity of Artisanal Fishing Project
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Carmen do Sacramento Neto led an Angolan delegation on Tuesday in Rome, Italy, for a meeting with the management of the International Fund for Agricultural Development (IFAD) to examine alternatives to ensure the continuation of the Artisanal Fisheries and Aquaculture Project - Phase 2 (AFAP2).
Demining Machine Operators Conclude Update Training
- [ANGOP] Chicala-Cholohanga -- A group of 38 Hitachi and Minewolf demining machine operators concluded on Wednesday (09), in the central Huambo Province, a technical refresher course, aimed at strengthening their competencies to operate the equipment.
Angola At African Junior Handball Championship Semifinals
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The National Junior Men's Handball Team qualified on Wednesday (9) for the semifinals of the African Championship, currently being held in Abidjan, Côte d'Ivoire, after defeating Rwanda 28-22.
Angola Invests U.S.$99 Billion in Oil Production Over Nine Years
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Investment in Angola's oil sector over the past nine years amounted to approximately USD 99 billion, Minister of State for Economic Coordination José de Lima Massano said on Wednesday in Luanda.
Angolan Minister of Mineral Resources Announces Discovery of New Oil Well
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- A new oil well has been discovered in Block 15, located in Angola's Lower Congo Basin, the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas announced on Wednesday in Luanda.
Botswana President Visits Ongoing Construction Work At the Lobito Refinery
- [ANGOP] Lobito -- Botswana President Duma Gideon Boko on Wednesday received a briefing in Benguela on the construction phases of the Lobito Oil Refinery in Angola and the opportunities it could offer to regional and international markets.
Angola and Botswana Expand Cooperation
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola and Botswana will extend bilateral cooperation to the energy, oil, tourism, and diamond industry sectors, in addition to already developed areas such as defense and livestock, President João Lourenço announced on Tuesday in Luanda.
