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November 30, 2025, 10:29 pm
Veep Engages Ghanaian Community in Angola, Pledges Support, Inclusion
- [Ghanaian Times] The Vice President, Professor Naana Jane Opoku-Agyemang, has met with members of the Ghanaian community in Luanda, Angola, where she listened to their concerns and commended their contributions to national development.
Somalia's Deputy PM Highlights Progress At Africa-EU Summit in Angola
- [Shabelle] Luanda -- Somalia's Deputy Prime Minister, Salah Ahmed Jama, attended the Africa-European Union Summit in Luanda on Monday, highlighting his country's progress in peacebuilding, security, state institutions, and financial reform.
Can Africa Bolster Its Bargaining Power At the EU-AU Summit?
- [ISS] At this week's Luanda summit, several thorny issues relating to the security partnership must be confronted head-on.
Ruto Jets Out to Angola for High-Level AU-EU and Reform Summits
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- President William Ruto has departed the country for Luanda, Angola, where he is scheduled to attend two major continental and international engagements the 7th African Union-European Union Summit and the Second Session of the Ad Hoc Oversight Committee on African Union Institutional Reform.
South Africa Refuses to Hand Over Power to Junior US Officials at G20 Summit
- [ANGOP] Johannesburg -- The 20th G20 Summit, which has been taking place in Johannesburg since Saturday under the theme "Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability," enters in the final day on Sunday with a less intense agenda.
President João Lourenço Returns From G20 Summit
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço returned to Angola on Saturday night after participating in the G20 Summit in Johannesburg, South Africa. He attended the summit in his capacity as chairperson of the African Union (AU).
Tinubu Postpones Trip to G20, AU-EU Summits in South Africa and Angola
- [This Day] President Bola Tinubu on Wednesday postponed his scheduled trip to Johannesburg, South Africa and Luanda, Angola, as he awaits further security briefings on the kidnapped Kebbi schoolgirls and the attack on Christ Apostolic Church worshippers in Eruku, Kwara State.
Tinubu to Attend G20 Summit in South Africa, AU-EU Summit in Angola
- [Daily Trust] President Bola Tinubu will depart Abuja on Wednesday for a two-nation visit to Johannesburg, South Africa, and Luanda, Angola.
State Budget for 2026 - Non-Oil Revenues to Surpass Oil Revenues for First Time
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The draft General State Budget (OGE) for 2026, which is currently under debate in parliament, is the first in Angola's history to anticipate surpassing oil revenues with non-oil revenues. This signals progress towards a less oil-dependent economy.
Tourism Forum Starts This Friday in Ambriz
- [ANGOP] Caxito -- Bengo Province's first provincial fair on tourism is set to kick off this Friday (14) in the Municipality of Ambriz with the aim of promoting dialogue and appreciation for tourism business, as a strategic move turned to the development of this coastal region.
Angolan Film On Queen Njinga Shown in Rabat
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The film entitled "Njinga, Rainha de Angola" was screened on Friday (13) in the Renaissance cinema in Rabat, Morocco, during a session organised by the Angolan Embassy in partnership with the promoters of the International Festival of Rabat.
All of Africa Today - November 12, 2025
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Angolan Govt Reaffirms Commitment to Domestic Diamonds Traceability
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Victor, reaffirmed the Angolan government's commitment to the traceability of domestic diamonds, from extraction to the end consumer, in line with the Kimberley Process's established rules.
Zaire Implements 'Born With a Birth Certificate' Program in Maternity Wards
- [ANGOP] Mbanza Kongo -- The 'Born with Registration' program, which consists of assigning birth certificates and identity cards to newborn children from the maternity ward, will begin in the coming days in health facilities in northern Zaire province.
AU Reform Panel Submits Proposals to President Ruto Ahead of Luanda Summit
- [Capital FM] Nairobi -- The High-Level Panel of Eminent Experts on African Union (AU) Institutional Reforms has presented a comprehensive report to President William Ruto, calling for the revitalisation of Pan-Africanism, sustainable financing, and streamlined governance structures to strengthen the Union's effectiveness and independence.
Angola Marks 50 Years of Independence
- [RFI] Angola declared its independence from Portugal on 11 November, 1975. But in a country where the majority of the population was born after the civil war, the celebrations give rise to a question: what does it mean to be free when peace has not brought the promised prosperity?
Nandi-Ndaitwah to Attend Angola's Golden Jubilee Celebrations
- [Namibian] President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will attend Angola's 50th independence anniversary celebrations on Tuesday upon invitation by Angola's president, João Lourenço.
When Angola and Rwanda Dream Together, Africa Moves Forward
- [New Times] When a nation turns fifty, it does more than celebrate, it redefines itself. For Angola, the Golden Jubilee of independence is not only a commemoration of past triumphs, but a declaration of future purpose: to build a diversified, innovative, and inclusive economy that strengthens African unity and positions the continent as a global actor of progress.
Angola, Nigeria Vote for Stronger Bilateral Relations
- [This Day] Abuja -- Angola and Nigeria have expressed readiness to strengthen their bilateral relations as well as be at the forefront of regional multilateral cooperation.
Head of State Appoints New Judges for Court of Audits
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Head of State João Lourenço, on Wednesday in Luanda, appointed four new judges to the Court of Audits, following the curriculum-based selection process carried out to fill the aforementioned vacancies.
Angola to Introduce Malaria Vaccine in 2026
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola will introduce a malaria vaccine next year as a "very strong and safe weapon" in the fight against the disease, Health Minister Sílvia Lutucuta announced Wednesday in Luanda.
Norberto Sodré João Appointed New Supreme Court Chief Justice
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Head of State João Lourenço, on Wednesday (5) in Luanda appointed Norberto Sodré João as the new Chief Justice of the Supreme Court (TS), thus replacing Joel Leonardo.
Angola's Overlooked Role in the Zambezi River System
- [African Arguments] The Zambezi is one of Africa's great rivers. Its basin, covering approximately 1,370,000 km2, is home to approximately 50 million people and spreads across eight countries: Angola, Botswana, Malawi, Mozambique, Namibia, Tanzania, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The river cascades over Victoria Falls, Mosi-oa-Tunya, "the smoke that thunders," a name used by the Indigenous Batonga and Lozi people, and one of the natural wonders of the world, while also powering major hydroelectric dams such as Kariba and Cahora
Angola Govt to Honour Murtala Muhammed
- [Daily Trust] As part of activities marking the 50th Anniversary of Angola's Independence, the Government of the Republic of Angola, under the leadership of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, has announced the conferment of a National Order of Honour on Nigeria's late Head of State, General Murtala Ramat Muhammed, GCFR.
Angola Prepared to Implement the SADC Electronic Certificate of Origin.
- [SADC] In June 2025, the Committee of Ministers of Trade (CMT) approved Angola's accession to join the SADC Free Trade Area (FTA) with an indicative date to start the implementation in January 2026. The CMT also approved a series of capacity-building activities, including the electronic certificate of origin (e-CoO), as part of the preparation for readiness for Angola to implement the SADC FTA smoothly. The SADC certificate of origin is documents which attest the origin of the goods when is trading in the region
Angola's Fishing Sector Expected to Double Contribution to National Economy in Five Years
- [ANGOP] Talatona -- The Angolan fishing and aquaculture sector is expected to double its contribution to the national economy in the next five years, representing 4.5% of the Gross Domestic Product (GDP), the Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano said Tuesday in Luanda.
Angola Participates in Sixth World Conference On Constitutional Justice
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- An Angolan delegation, coordinated by the Presiding judge of the Constitutional Court, Judge Laurinda Prazeres, participated in the 6th Congress of the World Conference on Constitutional Justice (WCCJ), held in Madrid, Spain, from October 28 to 31.
Karate - Angola Wins 11 Medals in Its World Championship Debut
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan National Karate team won 11 medals, including two gold medals, at the World Championship taking place in Matsuyama, Japan, since Saturday.
CPJ, Partners Urge Angola to Amend Draft Law On False Information
- [CPJ] The Committee to Protect Journalists and 37 other media and human rights groups have written to the Angolan Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies, and Media, urging amendments to the draft law on the Dissemination of False Information on the Internet, to ensure it aligns with Angola's constitutional protections for freedom of expression and with the international and regional human rights treaties to which the country is a party.
