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August 24, 2026, 4:50 pm
Supreme Court Approves Rules to Elect the Deputy Chief Justice
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Plenary of the Angolan Supreme Court approved, on Friday (21), the Draft Regulation for the election process of the Deputy Chief Justice, following the cessation of duties of the current holder of the post, Efigénia Clemente, due to age limit.
Angola Takes Part in US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- An Angolan delegation participated in the US-Africa Nuclear Energy Summit 2026 (USANES 2026), held in Accra, Ghana, from 19 to 21 August, which examined the development of nuclear energy for peaceful purposes across the continent, with a focus on workforce training, safety and institutional capacity-building.
Maize to Be Added to Angola's List of Regulated Consumer Goods Imports
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Maize will soon be included in Angola's list of widely consumed products subject to import regulation, as part of efforts to encourage and prioritise domestic production, Industry and Commerce Minister Rui Miguêns de Oliveira announced.
Angola Wins Bronze Medals At the Mma Youth World Championship
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan national youth Mixed Martial Arts (MMA) team won two bronze medals on Thursday (20), the fourth day of the 17th world championship, which is taking place in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates.
Angola and Huawei Analyze Digital Transformation Projects
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola and the Chinese multinational company Huawei examined on Thursday (20th), in Luanda, some development projects and the digital transformation process underway in the west African country.
INACOM Focuses On Technological Modernization
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Angolan Communications Institute (INACOM), Joaquim Muhongo, reiterated on Monday (17) his commitment to modernization to address the challenges of regulating the communications sector in the country.
Environment Minister Assures Modernisation of Solid Waste Management
- [ANGOP] Huambo -- Angolan Minister of Environment Ana Paula de Carvalho Pereira on Monday assured that the management and treatment of solid waste in Catenguenha, in the municipality of Cuima, Huambo Province, will be modernised to promote environmental sustainability.
Angola's Mineral Resources Ministry Ensures Normalization of Fuel Supply in the Country
- [ANGOP] Malanje -- Angola's Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas (MIREMPET) has assured that fuel supplies will return to normal across the country in the short term under Sonangol's emergency plan.
TAAG Announces New Luanda-Dakar-Praia Route
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- TAAG - Angola Airlines will launch operations on the new Luanda-Dakar-Praia route on 31 October, establishing a long-awaited air link between Angola and Cabo Verde while strengthening the carrier's connectivity with West Africa.
Angola Adopts Cybersecurity Law
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Members of the National Assembly on Wednesday approved the Cybersecurity Law, an instrument primarily aimed at strengthening the resilience of Angola's cyberspace.
Uíge - the Violence of the Angolan Political Police
- [Maka] Neide dos Santos, 24, was sitting in a bus parked near UNITA's provincial headquarters in Uíge at about 2pm when stones began striking the vehicle. Another activist and the driver were with her.
Outbreak - Authorities in Moxico Province Ensure Epidemiological Stability Over Mpox
- [ANGOP] Luena -- The Governor of Moxico, Ernesto Muangala, considered on Tuesday (11), the epidemiological situation in the province to be stable, where 11 people are under suspicion of Mpox infection, at the end of a 3-day visit to the main health units in Luena.
Health Minister Praises Huila Province On Health Indicators
- [ANGOP] Lubango -- The Minister of Health, Sílvia Lutucuta, congratulated on Tuesday (11), the Provincial Government of Huíla on the efforts made in the sector and the measures adopted to improve health indicators, with a strong emphasis on prevention.
Minister Reiterates Confidence in Angolan Youth
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola continues to trust, invest in, and create opportunities for its youth, reiterated the minister of Youth and Sports, Rui Falcão, this Wednesday in Luanda.
Angola's Central Bank Calls for Continued Efforts to Reduce and Stabilise Inflation Rate
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- National Bank of Angola (BNA) Governor Manuel Tiago Dias on Wednesday called on economic agents in Luanda to continue working to sustain the downward trend and stabilisation of the country's inflation rate.
Economic Performance Boosts Investor Confidence - State Minister
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- State Minister for Economic Coordination José de Lima Massano said on Wednesday that the performance of the national economy in recent years has helped strengthen the confidence of national institutions among private investors and international partners.
President João Lourenço Receives Credentials of Five New Ambassadors
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço on Wednesday received, in Luanda, the Letters of Credence of five new ambassadors who will represent their respective countries in Angola.
Angola Proposes Meeting On Lobito Refinery Financing
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola on Wednesday proposed in Durban, South Africa, that a meeting of SADC member states be held in Benguela province to attract regional interest in financing the Lobito Refinery.
National Assembly Approves 2024 General State Account
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The National Assembly on Wednesday approved the General State Account for the 2024 financial year, with 111 votes in favour, 68 against and five abstentions.
Angola and Brazil Strengthen Dialogue On Agribusiness Investment
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- State Minister for Economic Coordination José de Lima Massano on Wednesday received in Luanda a Brazilian business delegation interested in expanding investment in Angola's agribusiness sector.
New Rules for the 2027 State Budget Published
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The new procedures, principles and rules for the preparation and drafting of the State Budget Bill for the 2027 fiscal year in Angola have now been published in the Official Gazette, through Presidential Decree No. 140/26 of August 10.
FIC Luanda 2026 Opens Registration for Lualab
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Luanda International Film Festival (FIC Luanda) 2026 officially opened registrations on Monday in the country's capital for its film writing and development workshop (LUALab), aimed at selecting Angolan fiction films.
Norwegian Diplomat Praises Excellent Relations With Angola
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Outgoing Norwegian Ambassador to Angola Bjørnar Dahl Hotvedt on Monday described relations between the two countries as excellent, particularly in the oil sector, technology transfer and job creation.
Ambassador Albino Malungo Meets With Angolan MPs
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Ambassador of Angola to Zambia, Albino Malungo, met on Tuesday (11) with the national parliamentary delegation that forms part of the Joint Electoral Observation Mission for the General Elections in that country, scheduled for August 13.
Kwenda 2 to Benefit More Than Four Thousand Vulnerable Families in Bengo
- [ANGOP] Caxito -- At leat 4,618 vulnerable families in the municipalities of Dande, Barra do Dande, Panguila and Úcua, in the province of Bengo, will benefit this year from monetary social transfers under the "Kwenda 2 Program".
Angolan Diplomats At New Hungarian President Election Event
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Members of the Diplomatic Mission of Angola to Hungary witnessed on Tuesday (11), in Budapest, the election of the new Hungarian President, András Baka, during a Solemn Session of Parliament dedicated to the subject.
Angola Prepares AU Summit On Peace and Security
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The minister for Foreign Affairs, Téte António, met on Tuesday (11) in Luanda with the African diplomatic corps accredited to Angola, as part of the preparations for the Extraordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU), scheduled for the 29th and 30th of the current month.
Over 240 Young People Join First Jobs in Lubango
- [ANGOP] Lubango -- At least 245 young people secured their first jobs in the municipality of Lubango, Huíla province, in the first half of this year, 158 more compared to the same period in 2025.
Angola and Mozambique Ombuds Analyze Cooperation
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Ombudsmen of Angola and Mozambique, João Manuel Francisco and Isaac Chande respectively, analyzed on Tuesday (11) the strengthening of institutional cooperation and the sharing of experiences.
