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April 11, 2026, 7:58 am
All of Africa Today - April 7, 2026
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At Least 29 People Died After Heavy Rain Battered Luanda and Benguela
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- At least 29 people have died following heavy rains in Angola's provinces of Luanda and Benguela, a report from the Civil Protection and Firefighters (SPCB) said on Monday.
Road Traffic Between Benguela and Huambo Disrupted By Heavy Rains
- [ANGOP] Benguela -- Road traffic between the provinces of Benguela and Huambo, via the National Road (EN) 260, has been interrupted since Sunday, ANGOP learnt on Monday.
Angola Needs a New Constitution - Now
- [Maka] Angola's constitutional order is not merely dysfunctional but economically distortionary. Since taking office in 2017, President João Lourenço has authorized an estimated $61.5 billion in public spending by presidential decree, without open tender or transparent contracting, frequently benefiting private interests linked to his inner circle. This is not an aberration. It is the predictable outcome of a constitutional design that concentrates executive power while neutralizing oversight.
Heavy Rainfall Kills 14 and Injuries 10 People in Benguela Province
- [ANGOP] Lobito -- Heavy rains in Benguela province have left at least 14 people dead, ten injured, and two missing since Saturday night. An official source told ANGOP that these figures are currently a provisional assessment as the situation develops across several municipalities.
Rain Kills Three People and Floods More Than Four Thousand Homes in Luanda
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Three people died and 4,180 houses were flooded in Luanda, as a result of the heavy rains that affected the province on Saturday, ANGOP learned.
Over 100 Families Affected By Rain in Icolo E Bengo Province
- [ANGOP] Icolo and Bengo -- At least 115 families were affected by the rains that fell on Saturday in the province of Icolo- e-Bengo, according to the Civil Protection and Fire Service.
3 Million Doses of Animal's Vaccines Available in Angola From May This Year
- [ANGOP] Moçâmedes -- Three million doses of vaccines for animals are available in the country for the cattle vaccination campaign, which begins on May 15 this year, the general director of Veterinary Services, Capitão Caponde, announced on Thursday, in Moçâmedes, Namibe province.
75th ACI-Africa Conference Closes With Focus On the Future of African Aviation
- [ANGOP] Talatona -- The 75th Conference of the Airports Council International Africa (ACI-Africa) closes this Friday, in Luanda, after seven days of debates, workshops and masterclasses with an emphasis on strengthening the African airport sector.
US Aims to Accelerate Leadership in Partnerships in the Lobito Corridor
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The United States of America (USA) has already mobilized six billion dollars in investments for the Lobito Corridor and aims to accelerate its leadership in this strategic logistics infrastructure for the development of Angola and Southern Africa.
Over 1,000 Pilgrims From Moxico Province to Welcome Pope Leo Xiv to Saurimo
- [ANGOP] Luena -- Over 1,000 pilgrims from different parishes in the Diocese of Luena, in Moxico province will participate in the reception of Pope Leo XIV, in the city of Saurimo (Lunda-Sul), on April 20, ANGOP learned this Thursday.
Angola Purchases 10.5 Million Vaccines for Cattle
- [ANGOP] Lubango -- The Angolan authorities have purchased 10.5 million doses of vaccines to protect cattle against four prevalent diseases, which are expected to arrive in the country this week. This information was disclosed to ANGOP by Capitão Cabonde, the director-general of the Institute of Veterinary Services.
Auda-Nepad Secures $1.2 Billion for Infrastructure Financing in Africa
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Around 1.2 billion dollars have already been secured for 13 priority projects in Africa, within the framework of Angola's leadership in the African Union Development Agency Heads of State Orientation Committee (AUDA-NEPAD).
Current Payment System Allows Financial Flows Between Angola and DRC
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The existing payment system in the Angolan and Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) markets, still under development, is functional and allows the formalization of financial flows between economic operators in Angola and the DRC, the Angola, Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, said Thursday in Kinshasa.
Christian Churches' Council Urges Angolans to Preserve Peace
- [ANGOP] Huambo -- The Christian Churches' Council in Angola secretary in Huambo province, pastor Euclides dos Santos, urged, on Friday, Angolans to strive for healthy dialogue and to refrain from muscular speeches, to preserve peace.
Angolan Foreign Ministry Honors Diplomats
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Ministry of Foreign Affairs awarded, on Thursday, in Luanda, medals and diplomas of recognition to personalities and professionals who contributed to the prestige and affirmation of Angolan diplomacy in the 50 years of National Independence.
Adra Highlights Recovery of Productive Base in 24 Years of Peace
- [ANGOP] Lubango -- The director of the Action for Rural and Environmental Development (ADRA) in Huíla and Namibe provinces, Anastácia Tchilete, stated on Friday that the 24 years of peace in Angola have allowed the recovery of the Productive Base and the reoccupation of rural areas.
Central Event of the National Reconciliation Day Takes Place in Cubango Province
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The central act of the Peace and National Reconciliation Day celebrations will be held, on April 4th, in the city of Menongue, Cubango province, under the guidance of the Minister of State and Chief of Staff of the President of the Republic, Dionísio Manuel da Fonseca, representing the Head of State, João Lourenço.
ACI Africa Conference Defines Concrete Steps for Airport Digital Transformation
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The ACI Africa (Airports Council International) Conference allowed for the definition of concrete steps regarding the digital transformation and operational resilience of the continent's airport sector, stated the Chairwoman of the Executive Committee of the Airport Management Company (SGA), Nerica Pitta Grós, on Friday in Luanda.
Angolan President's Actions Reinforce Country's Legitimacy - Former Portuguese Minister
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Former Portuguese Defense Minister Jose Azaredo Lopes said Thursday in Luanda that President João Lourenço's actions in international forums have contributed to strengthening Angola's image and credibility in the world.
Angola Must Maintain a Role in Promoting Security and Stability - Francisco Furtado
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola must continue to assume its position in promoting security, stability and defense of international standards enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, the Minister of State and head of the Military Office of the President of the Republic, Francisco Furtado, said on Thursday in Luanda.
Remains of Deputy Monteiro Eliseu Rest in the Municipal Cemetery
- [ANGOP] Huambo -- The remains of Deputy Monteiro Renaldo Eliseu, who died last Sunday from illness, were buried this Thursday in the municipal cemetery of Huambo, located in São Pedro neighborhood.
CICA Calls for Respect and Unity During Pope Leo Xiv's Visit
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The secretary of the Council of Christian Churches in Angola (CICA), Valdimiro Agostinho, recommended this Thursday in Luanda that Angolans experience the visit of Pope Leo XIV, from the 18th to the 21st of this month, with responsibility, respect, and a spirit of unity.
Govt Plans to Build New Stadiums and 12 Multipurpose Pavilions Across the Country
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan government plans to build new football stadiums and launch 12 multipurpose pavilions in several provinces of the country, as part of expansion and requalification of national sports infrastructures program.
Govt Strengthens Measures to Combat Vandalism and Illegal Mining
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Executive is reinforcing measures to combat vandalism of public property and illegal mining of minerals, the Minister of State and head of the Military Office of the President of the Republic, Francisco Furtado, announced on Thursday in Luanda.
Angola Records 554 New Cases of Breast Cancer in 2025
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Five hundred and 54 new cases of breast cancer were registered in Angola in 2025, compared to 531 in the previous year, confirming the growing trend of the disease in the country, according to the Minister of Health, Sílvia Lutucuta.
President João Lourenço Grants Pardon to 310 Prisoners
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan President João Lourenço on Monday granted pardon to 310 citizens serving custodial sentences in several provinces, in reference to the celebration of the 4th of April, the day of Peace and National Reconciliation.
2026 Polio Campaign - Over One Million Children Immunized in Huila
- [ANGOP] Lubango -- Preliminary data from the polio vaccination campaign in Huila indicates that 1.1 million children under the age of five have been immunized, surpassing the forecasted number of 1.8 million by over 100%.
Between Succession and Collapse - Angola At the End of Lourenço's Rule
- [Maka] Before asking who will succeed João Lourenço, a more uncomfortable question looms: what kind of country will he leave behind at the end of his final term?
Provincial Governor Encourages Public Participation in Welcoming Pope Leo Xiv
- [ANGOP] Saurimo -- The governor of Lunda-Sul, Gildo Matias, on Monday in Saurimo City called for the active and orderly participation of the population during the visit of Pope Leo XIV, scheduled to begin on April 20th.
