Angola News

News as at June 3, 2026, 8:13 pm

Angolan Health Minister Reaffirms Commitment to Specialists' Training

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Minister of Health Sílvia Lutucuta reaffirmed on Tuesday in Luanda the sector's commitment to training personnel and the progressive decentralization of training competencies throughout the country.

At Least 40pct of Orange Crop Affected By Plague in Northern Uige

  • [ANGOP] Uige -- At least 40 percent of the orange production in the municipality of Bembe, northern Uige province, may be reduced from 1,000 to 600 tons due to a pest affecting the fruit in the area, the municipal director of Agriculture and Forestry, Manuel Suamino said Wednesday.

TIS Academy Will Train 10,000 Young People This Year

  • [ANGOP] Talatona -- The TIS Academy, focused on digital transformation consultancy, will train 10,000 young people by the end of 2026, academic coordinator Marta Rêgo said on Tuesday, in Luanda,.

Angola/China Air Connection Reinforces Bilateral Cooperation

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The launch of the new direct air route by TAAG - Angola Airlines from Agostinho Neto International Airport to Guangzhou represents a strategic milestone in the deepening of political-economic and cultural relations between Angola and China, and opens new eras of efficiency in bilateral exchange, the Chinese ambassador to Angola, Zhang Bin, said on Tuesday, in Luanda.

Angolan Vice-President Discusses Bilateral Cooperation With Portugal

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Vice-President of the Republic, Esperança da Costa, received the Portuguese Ambassador to Angola, Nuno Vaultier Mathias, in an audience on Tuesday, with whom she analyzed the state of bilateral cooperation and the prospects for its strengthening in various fields.

President João Lourenço Assesses Progress On Burn Hospital Construction in Kilamba

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, made another inspection visit today, Tuesday, to the construction site of the future General Burn Hospital, in the Kilamba Centrality, in Luanda, whose physical execution has reached 72.66 percent.

Cases of Teenage Pregnancy Increases in Northern Uige

  • [ANGOP] Uige -- The northern Uige province recorded roughly 285 cases of teenage pregnancy during the first five months of this year, an increase of 194 cases compared to the same period last year.

Social Action Minister Advocates for Increased Child Protection

  • [ANGOP] Ndalatando -- Angolan Minister of Social Action, Family and Women's Promotion Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto on Monday advocated for increased surveillance and protection of children in the family environment.

Benguela Authorities Committed to the Return of Flood-Affected Children to Their Families

  • [ANGOP] Benguela -- The governor of Benguela province, Manuel Nunes Júnior, said on Monday that conditions are being created for the short-term return of children affected by the Cavaco River floods to their homes.

Angola Deploys Epidemiological Surveillance Teams On the Border With the DR Congo

  • [ANGOP] Cabinda -- Epidemiological surveillance teams have been deployed at some border posts in Angolan northern province of Cabinda with the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to prevent possible cases of Ebola, which is ravaging the neighboring country.

Angola Plans to Train 38,000 Health Professionals By 2028

  • [ANGOP] Talatona -- Angola intends to train approximately 38,000 health professionals by 2028, within the framework of the National Health Training Project, focusing on strengthening the technical and care skills of the National Health System.

Some 3,000 Mangroves to Be Planted in Luanda South Coastal Zone

  • [ANGOP] Ramiros -- A campaign to plant 3,000 mangroves will be promoted during the current month in the area between nicha beach and the fish market, in the Benfica commune, Talatona municipality, Luanda, to improve environmental preservation.

Festival Marks International Children's Day in Luanda

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- A children's music festival featuring a range of cultural activities took place in Luanda on Monday to mark International Children's Day, which is celebrated on June 1.

Over 560 Cases of Violence Against Children Recorded in Huambo

  • [ANGOP] Huambo -- At least 567 cases of violence against minors have been registered in Huambo province from January to date, compared to 493 in the same period of 2025, the National Institute for Children (INAC) said on Monday.

Angola and South Korea Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola and the Republic of Korea reaffirmed, on Monday in Seoul, their commitment to deepening friendly relations and cooperation, during a working meeting between the Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, and his South Korean counterpart, Cho Hyun.

Malanje University Campus Will Host 10,000 Students

  • [ANGOP] Malanje -- The province of Malanje will benefit, in the next 18 months, from a new campus of the Queen Njinga a Mbande University (URNM), with the capacity to receive 10,000 students, distributed across six organic units.

Angola Records Reduction in Tobacco Consumption - INALUD

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola continues to record low rates of tobacco consumption, compared to other countries, the general director of the National Institute for the Fight Against Drugs (INALUD), Ana Graça said Sunday, in Luanda.

Angolan Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho Dies At 91

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Catholic Archbishop Zacarias Kamwenho died on Friday in Luanda, after an illness, the Episcopal Conference of Angola and São Tomé (CEAST) announced.

Angola Highlights the Impact of Slave Trafficking On African Society

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's permanent representative to the United Nations, Francisco da Cruz, highlighted Friday, in New York, the severe negative impact of 'radicalized slavery', which associated African populations with a permanent condition of subordination, exploitation and exclusion.

Angola and Burundi Strengthen Political, Diplomatic, and Economic Cooperation

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola and Burundi reaffirmed, on Thursday in Bujumbura, their commitment to strengthening bilateral relations, focusing on deepening political, diplomatic, and economic cooperation.

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Historian Advocates for Strengthening Teaching of African Languages in Schools

  • [ANGOP] Luena -- Angolan historian and researcher Eloy Satchitomeno, in the city of Luena, Moxico Province, has advocated for the need for African countries to strengthen the teaching of African languages in their education systems as a way to preserve the continent's cultural values.

Saxophonist Nanutu Honored in Lisbon

  • [ANGOP] Lisbon -- Saxophonist António Manuel Fernandes "Nanutu" was honored on Thursday in Lisbon, Portugal, at an event featuring tributes from Angolan and international musicians.

Ambassador to Serbia Encourages Young People to Focus On Studies

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Extraordinary and Plenipotentiary Ambassador of the Republic of Angola to Serbia, Eduardo Octávio, recently encouraged Angolan students residing in Serbia to be committed to their studies, in order to contribute to the development of the country.

Police Donates Blood to Cubango Pediatric Hospital

  • [ANGOP] Menongue -- At least 30 bags of blood were donated on Thursday to the Cubango Pediatric Hospital, in an initiative by the Rapid Intervention Police (PIR), as part of the commemorative events for the 34th anniversary of this body of the Ministry of the Interior, to be celebrated on June 4th.

Transfers From Angola to Abroad for Individuals Reduced to USD 150,000/Year

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Central Bank of Angola (BNA) on Monday changed the limit for transfers abroad by individuals, reducing it from USD 250,000 to USD 150,000 yearly.

Angola Reports 13 Positive Cases of Mpox

  • [ANGOP] Mbanza Kongo -- Angola has registered so far a total 13 positive cases of monkeypox in the northern provinces of Cabinda and Uige, the country's Health minister, Silvia Lutucuta, announced on Thursday.

Angola Wants Partnership With Chinese Institute to Train Marine Technicians

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Carmen dos Santos, expressed on Thursday, in China, the interest in strengthening a partnership with the Second Oceanographic Institute of the Asian country, to transfer knowledge and train Angolan technicians.

Epal Plans to Double Water Supply in Luanda With New Projects By 2027

  • [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Public Water Company (EPAL) announced on Thursday in Luanda that it plans to double the water supply in the Angolan capital, with the commissioning of new distribution systems by the end of 2026 and the beginning of 2027, as part of the implementation of the "+2X" project.

All of Africa Today - May 28, 2026

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