Angola’s President to Witness Signing of Critical DRC-Rwanda Peace Accord in Washington
Angola’s Head of state, João Lourenço, has arrived on Wednesday, 3 December, in Washington, D.C., at the invitation of the U.S. Administration to witness the […]
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African Union Renews Push for UN Security Council Seat, Fair Global Representation at AU–EU Summit
On Monday, November 24 2025, Africa’s leaders have renewed their demand for permanent representation on the UN Security Council and more equitable participation in global […]
Macron Arrives in Luanda for 7th AU–EU Summit to Deepen Africa–Europe Cooperation
French President Emmanuel Macron has arrived on Monday, November 24 in Luanda, Angola, to participate in the 7th African Union–European Union Summit, held from 24–25 […]
Argentina’s Messi Joins Angola’s 50th Independence Anniversary Festivities
Angola commenced its 50th independence anniversary celebrations on Wednesday, with a grand flag-raising ceremony at Republic Square in Luanda, led by President João Lourenço. The […]
Angolan President Rules Out Bid for Third Term
On 10 November 2025, President João Lourenço affirmed his intention not to contest a third presidential term, emphasising that the existing constitutional limit of two terms remains […]
Angola Prepares New Social Education Programme to Expand Access and Improve Quality
The Angolan Presidency is set to launch a social education programme intended to enhance access to education, reduce illiteracy, and improve the quality of teaching […]
Angola’s First Post-Independence Oil Refinery to Begin Production by Year-End
Angola’s 30,000-barrel-per-day Cabinda oil refinery, the country’s first to be built since independence, will start producing fuel before the end of 2025, according to Oil […]
Angola in Crisis: Fuel Price Hike Sparks Deadly Protests and National Turmoil
At least 22 people, including a police officer, have been confirmed dead and over 200 injured in Angola’s most widespread protests in recent years, sparked […]
Burundi’s president Ndayishimiye appointed AU special envoy to navigate Sahel turmoil
The African Union (AU) has appointed Burundian President Évariste Ndayishimiye as its special envoy to the crisis-ridden Sahel region, in a strategic bid to revitalize […]
El-Sisi and Lourenço Discuss African Security and Bilateral Ties at AU Summit
Egyptian President Abdel Fattah El-Sisi held talks with Angolan President João Lourenço on Sunday, July 13, on the margins of the seventh African Union Mid-Year […]