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October 8, 2026, 6:06 pm
Criminal Defamation Threat Hangs Over Dozens of Angolan Journalists Ahead of 2027 Vote
- [CPJ] In 2025, Angolan journalist Daniel Frederico fled his home country for fear that he would be jailed for defamation for an article that he did not write.
Maternal and Child Health Service Is Government's Top Priority - Secretary of State
- [ANGOP] Caxito -- Maternal and child health remains the Angolan government's top priority within the healthcare sector, Secretary of State for Hospitals Leonardo Inocencio announced Wednesday.
Luanda-Lusaka Commercial Flights to Start This Year
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Direct commercial flights connecting Luanda and Lusaka are scheduled to launch later this year, Angolan Minister of Transport Ricardo Viegas D'Abreu announced Tuesday during a visit to the Zambian capital.
Angola Trains 21,000 Health Workers in Major System Upgrade
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola has trained nearly 57% of its target healthcare workforce under a sweeping National Health System Strengthening Project (PFRHS), reaching 21,000 doctors, nurses, and support staff, officials announced Monday in Luanda.
Afcon 2027 Qualifiers - Supporters Confident in Angola Victory
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Football fans expressed confidence on Monday (05), in Luanda, regarding a victory for the National Team against Malawi, in the second match of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Youri Eyes Golden Glory in Angola
- [Botswana Daily News] Gaborone -- Botswana tennis player, Ekua Youri will compete in the WTA $125K Angola Ladies Open from November 2 to 8.
Portugal Reaffirms Confidence in Economic Ties With Angola
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Portugal's Ambassador to Angola, Nuno Vaultier Mathias, highlighted in Luanda on Monday the intensity and breadth of relations between the two countries, with particular emphasis on economic cooperation.
Afcon 2027 Qualifiers - Coach Aliou Cissé Highlights Confidence Against Malawi
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- National coach Aliou Cissé stated, on Monday (05) in Luanda, that the team is confident and will do everything possible to secure the three points, despite acknowledging the difficulties that Malawi may present in Tuesday's match.
Apostolic Nuncio Considers Relations Between Church and Government Excellent
- [ANGOP] Cabinda -- The Apostolic Nuncio to Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe, Monsignor Kryspin Dubiel, considered on Monday (05) in the province of Cabinda that the state of relations between the Church and the Angolan Government is excellent, particularly regarding humanitarian initiatives, interreligious dialogue, and the promotion of peace.
Angola Reaffirms Commitment to Atlantic Platform
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Minister of Transport Ricardo Viegas D'Abreu reaffirmed in Lusaka, Zambia, on Monday Angola's commitment to maintaining a reliable and open Atlantic platform for all cargo, not just mineral commodities.
Spanish Ambassador Highlights Strengthening of Relations With Angola
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Outgoing Spanish Ambassador to Angola Manuel Maria Lobo said in Luanda on Monday that cooperation and friendship between Angola and Spain were going through a period of close rapprochement.
Angola Lays Groundwork to Strengthen National Cybersecurity Infrastructure
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola is keeping pace with global digital transformation while progressively building the framework necessary to strengthen its national cybersecurity capabilities, Telecommunications, Information Technologies, and Media Minister Mario Oliveira said Monday.
Flames Left Stranded At Luanda Airport for Nearly Two Hours As Angolan Officials Fail to Show
- [Nyasa Times] Malawi's national football team were left waiting at Luanda airport for almost two hours after landing in Angola, with no one from the host federation there to meet them.
Angola Participates in Lobito Corridor Coordination Meeting in Zambia
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Minister of Transport Ricardo D'Abreu is participating from 5 to 6 October in Lusaka, Zambia, in the Second Lobito Corridor Coordination Meeting, aimed at defining actions for economic integration and regional trade.
Angola, Malawi to Meet As Cosafa Sides Shine in 2027 Africa Cup of Nations Qualifiers
- [Cosafa] South Africa and Mozambique have made the strongest starts among the COSAFA nations in the TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations PAMOJA 2027 qualifiers, while several other sides remain firmly in contention after the opening two rounds.
Afcon 2027 Qualifiers - Angola Tunes Up to Host Malawi
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The national football team trained on Sunday (04) at the 22 de Junho Stadium as part of preparations for Tuesday's match against Malawi, in the second matchday of Group B of the qualifiers for the 2027 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON).
Angola Launches World Space Week 2026
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies, and Social Communication (MINTTICS) on Sunday launched World Space Week 2026, a United Nations initiative running until 10 October under the theme "Rocket Revolution", promoted by GGPEN and national partners in Angola.
Ferryboat to Transport More Than 1,000 Tonnes of Cargo to Cabinda Province
- [ANGOP] Cabinda -- The new Tchiowa Ro-Pax ferryboat, which arrived in Angola's northern Province of Cabinda on Friday to strengthen the northern region's coastal shipping network, will transport 1,280 tonnes of assorted goods per week.
Angola's Social Security Enrolls Over 3.4 Million Workers As System Expands
- [ANGOP] Uige -- More than 3.4 million Angolan workers are now enrolled in the nation's mandatory social security system, the Secretary of State for Labor and Social Security Pedro José Filipe announced Thursday.
President João Lourenço Swears in Superior Military Court Judge
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço swore in Judge Manuel António to the Supreme Military Court in Luanda on Thursday.
Minister of Transport Highlights Private Sector's Commitment to Infrastructures
- [ANGOP] Talatona -- The minister of transport, Ricardo de Abreu, on Wednesday (30) in Luanda highlighted the strong engagement of the private sector in transnational infrastructure investment, a fact that reinforces the Angolan government's commitment to hosting the 3rd edition of the Transport and Logistics summit, scheduled for the yeaar 2027.
Official Advocates Road Investments to Boost Tourism
- [ANGOP] Sumbe -- The provincial director of Culture and Tourism of Cuanza Sul, Domingos Aníbal, advocated on Tuesday (29), in Sumbe City, for strengthened road maintenance to facilitate access to tourist sites and boost the sector.
Unita Reinforces Appeal to Citizens to Update Voter Data
- [ANGOP] Sumbe -- The provincial secretary of the largest opposition party, UNITA, in Cuanza-Sul, António Saúde Cabina, appealed on Wednesday (30), in Sumbe City, for the population to update their electoral registration data, so that they can be an active part in the 2027 elections.
Anti-Rabies Campaign - Authorities Expect to Vaccinate About 3,500 Animals
- [ANGOP] Cabinda -- Veterinary authorities in the province of Cabinda expect to immunize 3,500 domestic animals during the first phase of the anti-rabies vaccination campaign, which kicked off on Wednesday (30) in this city.
FIC Luanda 2026 - Over 50 Films Compete in Festival
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- A total of 53 films have been selected to compete in the 8th Edition of the Luanda International Film Festival (FIC) 2026, running from Oct 28 to Nov 2, event director Jorge Cohan announced on Wednesday (30) in the country's capital.
DP World to Invest More Than USD 90 Million in Angola
- [ANGOP] Talatona -- DP World plans to invest more than USD 90 million in Angola over the next two years, its CEO for Africa, Mohammed Akoojee, announced in Luanda on Monday.
Governments Should Prioritise Consumption of Locally Produced Goods - Minister
- [ANGOP] Calumbo -- Mozambique's Minister of Transport and Logistics, João Jorge Matlombe, said on Tuesday in Icolo e Bengo that governments should be the first customers of locally produced goods in order to promote local development.
Angola Reaffirms Commitment to Combating Racism and Restorative Justice
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola reaffirmed its commitment on Monday to the full, effective, and non-selective implementation of the Durban Declaration and Program of Action during a High-Level Meeting at the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York, marking the 25th anniversary of the framework's adoption.
Basketball - Benguela Hosts Vladimiro Romero Super Cup
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Basketball Federation (FAB) announced on Tuesday (29) the province of Benguela as the host of the 33rd Edition of the Vladimiro Romero Super Cup on Oct 17.
Artisanal Fishermen Receive Vessels
- [ANGOP] Moçâmedes -- At least seven artisanal fishing vessels were handed over this Monday to an equal number of cooperatives in the municipality of Sacomar, Namibe province, as part of an initiative aimed at strengthening fishing activities.
