Congo and M23 Rebels Set for Peace Talks in Angola Next Week Amid Escalating Conflict
The Government of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) will engage in direct peace talks next week with the M23 rebel group, supported by Rwanda, […]
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Angolan President Discusses DRC Conflict with Congolese Religious Leaders
On Monday March 10, Angolan President João Lourenço met with a delegation of religious leaders from the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) to discuss the […]
Presidential pardon for son of former president Dos Santos
Angolan President João Lourenço has granted pardons to 51 individuals, including José Filomeno de Sousa dos Santos “Zénu,” son of late President José Eduardo dos […]
João Lourenço chooses Sudan as a priority when he becomes President of the African Union
Under President João Lourenço’s leadership, Angola has assumed a pivotal role as mediator in the conflict between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, […]
The planned Summit between Rwanda and the DRC in Luanda cancelled
A peace Summit between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Rwanda, scheduled for December 15 in Luanda, Angola, collapsed before it began. Mediated by […]
DRC to sue Rwanda at African Court on Human Rights ahead of Angola Peace Summit
The Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) has announced its intent to sue Rwanda at the African Court on Human and Peoples’ Rights, an African Union […]
White House confirms Biden’s trip to Angola in the first week of December
US President Joe Biden will travel to Angola in the first week of December, the White House confirmed on Thursday November 21. The trip to […]
Angola: President dismisses ministers of Agriculture and Higher Education
Angolan President João Lourenço has enacted a series of significant Government changes, dismissing key officials on Wednesday, November 20, “for convenience of service.” António Assis, […]
De Beers has identified eight new potential diamond production areas in Angola
De Beers has identified eight new kimberlite deposits in Lunda Sul, Angola, and is in discussions with the Government to sell “some of the best […]
Angola seeks return of nearly $2 billion from multiple countries, including Portugal
Angolan President João Lourenço announced on October 15 that Angola has formally requested the return of an additional $1.9 billion from countries including Portugal, Bermuda, […]