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November 5, 2025, 7:06 am
Angola Prepared to Implement the SADC Electronic Certificate of Origin.
- [SADC] In June 2025, the Committee of Ministers of Trade (CMT) approved Angola's accession to join the SADC Free Trade Area (FTA) with an indicative date to start the implementation in January 2026. The CMT also approved a series of capacity-building activities, including the electronic certificate of origin (e-CoO), as part of the preparation for readiness for Angola to implement the SADC FTA smoothly. The SADC certificate of origin is documents which attest the origin of the goods when is trading in the region
Karate - Angola Wins 11 Medals in Its World Championship Debut
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan National Karate team won 11 medals, including two gold medals, at the World Championship taking place in Matsuyama, Japan, since Saturday.
CPJ, Partners Urge Angola to Amend Draft Law On False Information
- [CPJ] The Committee to Protect Journalists and 37 other media and human rights groups have written to the Angolan Ministry of Telecommunications, Information Technologies, and Media, urging amendments to the draft law on the Dissemination of False Information on the Internet, to ensure it aligns with Angola's constitutional protections for freedom of expression and with the international and regional human rights treaties to which the country is a party.
Robusta Coffee Producers Collect 23 Million Kwanzas.
- [ANGOP] Cacuaco -- Twelve Coffea canephora (Robusta Coffee) producers from the municipality of Amboim, in the Province of Cuanza-Sul, on Tuesday (28) in Luanda received a check for 23 million kwanzas as a result of sales of their product and also as a due to a partnership with the coffee company Angonabeiro.
Angop's Role in Angola's 50 Years of Independence Highlighted
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Minister of Energy and Water, João Baptista Borges, highlighted on Wednesday the patriotic role played by the Angola Press News Agency (ANGOP) in promoting public information and consolidating national sovereignty.
Government Guarantees Mobilization of Tax Revenues for Digital Transformation
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The minister of Finance, Vera Daves de Sousa, on Wednesday in Luanda guaranteed the continued involvement of the ministry in mobilizing tax revenues with the aim to finance specific initiatives for the country's digital transformation.
World Bank Defends Institutionalization of Railway Networks in Africa
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The World Bank's Director of Strategy, Vickram Cuttaree, on Tuesday in Luanda recommended that African states should institutionalize railway networks in the continent as a way to guarantee, in the long term, the sustainability of financing commitments for these structuring projects.
AUC Chairperson Joined Heads of State & Government in Luanda, Angola, for the 3rd Summit On Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa
- [African Union] H.E. Mahmoud Ali Youssouf, Chairperson of the African Union Commission, joined Heads of State & Government in Luanda, Angola, today for the 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa, & highlighted that "Africa must invest 130 billion dollars yearly to close its infrastructure gap; the backbone of the AfCFTA & of our economic sovereignty."
Vandalism Causes Losses of Over 50 Million Dollars to Energy and Water Sectors
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Acts of vandalism and theft of equipment and components of the electrical and water system in Angola have caused, annually, losses valued at more than 50 million US dollars, a fact that makes the implementation of new projects to expand the electrical network in the country unfeasible.
Heavy Rains Displace Over 200 Families in Malanje
- [ANGOP] Malanje -- At least 209 houses were destroyed, displacing the same number of families in 5 municipalities in the province of Malanje, as a result of the heavy rains that hit from the 16th to the 20th of the current month.
Government Plans to Train More Than Three Million Angolans By 2037
- [ANGOP] Lubango -- The Angolan government aims to train more than three million citizens by 2037, under the Human Capital Development Plan (ACH 23-37), an instrument that aims to strengthen the national education, vocational training, and technical qualification system.
Angola Advocates for Greater Leadership of Unctad in African Trade
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola advocated on Tuesday (21) in Geneva, Switzerland, for a greater leadership role for the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) in Africa.
Angola and Peru Celebrate 40 Years of Diplomatic Relations
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's ambassador to Peru, Manuel Eduardo Bravo, stated Tuesday in Lima that the deep historical and cultural ties between the Angolan and Peruvian peoples constitute a shared heritage that will continue to inspire the two governments' efforts to strengthen relations of friendship and bilateral cooperation.
Minister of Foreign Affairs Updated On Reparations for Infrastructure Financing Summit
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Minister of Foreign Affairs Téte António on Wednesday assessed the organizational status of the 3rd Luanda Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa, to be held from October 28 to 31 in Luanda.
Malanje to Have 'Science On Wheels' Project in Schools
- [ANGOP] Malanje -- The Province of Malanje is to have branches of the "Science on Wheels Project" in some schools, starting in January 2026, an initiative of the Luanda Science Center (CCL), the institution's deputy director-general for science, Hélder Francisco, announced Tuesday.
Social Policy Committee Assesses Health System Draft Law
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Social Policy Committee of the Cabinet Council assessed on Tuesday (21), in Luanda, the draft Basic Law for the Health System, with a view to adapting it to the current political, legal, social, and economic context.
Govt Adopts Measures to Combat Illegal Mining
- [ANGOP] Talatona -- The secretary of State for Mineral Resources, Jânio Correa Victor, announced on Tuesday (21) that the National Agency for Mineral Resources is implementing administrative and legal measures to regularize inoperative mining concessions, aiming to boost the sector and combat illegal mining in the country.
Startups From SADC Countries Showcase Mobility Solutions At Angola Hub Transport
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- At least 24 startups from countries of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) are presenting mobility and logistics solutions at the inaugural "Angola Hub Transport and Logistics Summit," which began Friday in Luanda.
Luanda Hosts Pawo Meeting
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Chair of the Pan-African Women's Organization of Women (PAWO), Eunice Lipinge, announced on Thursday (14), in Luanda, that the country's capital will host, on Dec 5th to 7th of the current year an institution's meeting Council.
Eurobond Issuance Reaffirms Trust Between Angola and Foreign Partners
- [ANGOP] Washington -- The announcement of Angola's return to the international capital markets, with the issuance of Eurobonds (debt securities) worth US$1.75 billion, was welcomed by investors in this segment, who place their full support and trust in the Angolan government.
Seventh Decoration Ceremony to Take Place On 24th and 25th This Month
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The seventh decoration ceremony in Angola, as part of the celebrations of the 50th anniversary of National Independence, is scheduled for the 24th and 25th of the current month, in which the Head of State, João Lourenço, will award medals to 774 national and foreign personalities.
President João Lourenço Addresses the Nation Wednesday
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, is to open the 2025-2026 Parliamentary Year on Wednesday (15) in Luanda, through the traditional State of the Nation Address during a solemn session of the National Assembly (parliament).
New Hospitals to Come On Stream Soon - Head of State
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's Head of State, João Lourenço, on Wednesday in Luanda announced that several new hospital units will be opened in different provinces of the country over the coming months, as part of the program to expand and modernize the national health network.
President Reaffirms Continued Commitment to Improving Public Media Outlets
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço reaffirmed on Wednesday the government's continued commitment to improving the country's public media service.
End of War Allowed Construction of Major Sports Infrastructure - President
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço stated on Wednesday in Luanda that the end of the war allowed the construction of major sports infrastructure in several provinces of the country, such as football stadiums and multipurpose pavilions.
Head of State Arrives At National Assembly
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço has just arrived at the National Assembly, where he will deliver the State of the Nation speech, marking the opening of the 2025/26 parliamentary year.
