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August 3, 2026, 8:07 pm
Gambia Invites Angolan President for Official Visit
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan President João Lourenço has been invited to visit Gambia following talks with a special envoy in Luanda.
Angola Earns U.S.$8.91 Billion From Oil Sales in the 2nd Quarter
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola earned US$8.91 billion from the export of 88.12 million barrels of crude oil in the second quarter of this year, the Secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jaime Victor, revealed on Thursday in Luanda.
First Lady of Angola Deems Peace Essential for Women's Resilience
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The First Lady of Angola, Ana Dias Lourenço, highlighted on Thursday the peace as the driving for national reconstruction, consolidation of the rule of law and expansion of women's rights in Angola.
Proposed Amendment to Domestic Violence Law Moves to Committee Stage
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Members of the National Assembly (AN) unanimously approved, in general terms, the proposed amendment to the Domestic Violence Law on Thursday.
Unitel Cyberattack Exposes Angola's Strategic Vulnerabilities
- [Maka] Angola's largest telecommunications operator has entered a second day of severe disruption following a cyberattack that affected voice calls, mobile data and internet access across the country.
Angola's First Lady Welcomes Counterparts for Continental Campaign Launching
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's First Lady, Ana Dias Lourenço, welcomed her counterparts from Equatorial Guinea, Constância Obiang, and Côte d'Ivoire, Dominique Ouattara, to Luanda today. They are attending the launch of the campaign "Building Resilience for Women and Girls: Climate, Conflict, and Sustainable Futures."
Over 10 Tonnes of Citrus Fruit Rot in Lufico Municipality
- [ANGOP] Mbanza-Kongo -- More than 10 tonnes of oranges, lemons, and tangerines rot every year in the municipality of Lufico, in the province of Zaire, due to dificulties with transporting the produce to major consumer centres.
Angola Strengthens Rules for Management of Sports Infrastructure
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The management and use of public sports infrastructure in Angola will now be subject to new rules, with the approval of the respective legal framework by the Council of Ministers, announced the Minister of Youth and Sports, Rui Falcão, on Wednesday.
Angola Lose to Japan in Opening Match of Women's U-18 Handball World Championship
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The National Women's U-18 Handball Team lost 19-39 to Japan on Wednesday, in their opening Group G match at the World Championship that is taking place in Romania.
African Union Approves Josefa Sacko's Candidacy for FAO Leadership
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The African Union approved by consensus on Wednesday the candidacy of Angola's Josefa Sacko for the post of Director-General of the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) for the 2027-2031 term.
Health Minister Highlights Angola/Brazil Strategic Cooperation
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The minister of Health, Sílvia Lutucuta, highlighted on Monday (27), in Luanda, the strategic cooperation between Angola and Brazil as necessary for the high levels of quality and clinical excellence desired at the President Julius Kambarage Nyerere Burn Hospital.
Botswana and Angola Move to Seal Landmark Defence Pact
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana and Angola are on the verge of signing a landmark Defence Cooperation Agreement aimed at strengthening joint efforts against growing regional security threats, including organised cross-border crime, cybercrime, and wildlife trafficking.
Brazilian Experts Update New Burn Center Staff
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- A delegation from the Federal University of São Paulo (UNIFESP), Brazil, has been in Luanda since Monday (27) for and update training Angolan professionals and supporting the definition of care protocols for the President Julius Kambarage Nyerere Burn Hospital.
Angolan Official Highlights Angop's Contribution to Publicizing the Angolan Mining Sector
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The director of the Institutional Information and Communication Technologies Office of the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Luciano Canhanga, praised on Tuesday in Luanda the contribution of ANGOP in disseminating information about the mining and oil sector at the national and international levels.
Cnest Advocates Approval of New Statistical Development Strategy
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the National Statistics Council (CNEST), Victor Hugo Guilherme, advocated on Tuesday in Luanda for the approval of a new Statistical Development Strategy and the revision of the corresponding framework law to strengthen national data capacity.
State Collects 75.6 Billion Kwanzas From Public Enterprise Sector in 2025
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan State collected approximately 75.6 billion kwanzas from the Public Enterprise Sector (SEP) in 2025 in the form of dividends, Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa announced on Tuesday in Luanda.
Fada Disburses Kz 300 Million for Chicken Production in Huíla Province
- [ANGOP] Lubango -- A total of 300 million kwanzas out of 800 million (USD 1 = 912 Kz) in funding from the Agricultural Development Support Fund (FADA) to the Huíla Poultry Farmers' Cooperative have been released from Jan 2026 to date to boost chicken production among small and medium-scale breeders.
South African Investors Satisfied With Opportunities Offered By Filda
- [ANGOP] Pretoria -- The South African business delegation participating in the Angola International Fair (FILDA), held from July 21 to 26 in the province of Icolo e Bengo, returned to South Africa with several promising business opportunities in hand.
Unitel Hit By Cyberattack Ahead of Historic Angola Stock Market Debut
- [Daba Finance] Angolan telecom operator Unitel said it detected a cyberattack on its technology infrastructure just one day before its shares were scheduled to begin trading on the Angola Debt and Securities Exchange (BODIVA), disrupting voice, mobile data and internet services nationwide.
Lunda Norte Province Launches Over 400 Graduates Into Job Market
- [ANGOP] Dundo -- Lunda Norte Province presented over the weekend 478 new graduates in various fields of the Education Sciences from the Dundo Teacher Training School and the Faculties of Law and Economics at Lueji A'nkonde University (ULAN).
Angola's Russia Spy Trial Signals a New Phase of Information Warfare in Africa
- [Daily Maverick] Angola's legal action against Russian nationals underscores a pivotal shift in Africa's approach to information warfare, challenging external narratives and asserting national sovereignty over digital influence.
Over 260 Babies of HIV-Positive Mothers Born Free of HIV/Aids in Huambo
- [ANGOP] Huambo -- A total of 262 babies born to HIV-positive mothers in Angola's central Huambo province were delivered free of the virus during the first half of this year, local health officials said on Monday.
Pnae Generates Over 2,000 Direct Jobs
- [ANGOP] Huambo -- At least 2,072 direct jobs were created across 15 of the 17 municipalities in Huambo province through the implementation of the National School Feeding Program (PNAE) during the 2025/2026 academic year.
Angola's West-East Highway Construction to Create Over a 1,000 Jobs
- [ANGOP] This assurance was given to the press on the sidelines of the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding between the National Roads Institute of Angola (INEA) and GAV Construções for the highway's construction.
Over 900 Families Affected By the Rain in Cunene Receive Support
- [ANGOP] Ondjiva -- At least 923 families affected by the recent rains of 2026 in Cunene province began receiving support Monday in various municipalities, under the Disaster Emergency Response Fund (DREF) program of the Angolan Red Cross (CVA).
South African Businesses Return From Angola With Promising Trade Leads
- [SAnews.gov.za] The South African business delegation who participated in the largest international business and multi-sector exhibition in Angola are returning home with a strong pipeline of promising trade leads.
Filda 2026 - Exhibitors Give Event a Positive Rating
- [ANGOP] Icolo E Bengo -- National and foreign exhibitors who participated in the 41st Edition of the Luanda International Fair (FILDA) viewed their presence at the country's largest business fair positively on Sunday, highlighting the generation of business, new partnerships, and the projection of investments in Angola.
Angolan President Briefed On DRC Security Situation
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan president João Lourenço received on Friday a message from his counterpart from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Felix Tshisekedi, regarding the security situation in the east of that African country.
Health Ministry Reaffirms Commitment to Quality of Aesthetic Services
- [ANGOP] Talatona -- The minister of Health, Sílvia Lutucuta, reaffirmed this Thursday (23), in Luanda, the Executive's commitment to guaranteeing safety and quality in the provision of aesthetic services in the country, to prevent professional errors in harmonized methods and protocols.
Angola's New Ambassador to Senegal Pledges to Strengthen Economic Diplomacy
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's new ambassador to Senegal, António Egídio de Sousa Santos, stated on Wednesday (22) in Luanda that his mission will be guided by the rigorous compliance with the Executive's guidelines, with an emphasis on strengthening economic diplomacy and consolidating bilateral relations.
