Angola

Country Angola
Capital Luanda
Continent Africa
Currency Kwanza(AOA)
Languages Portuguese

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Angola is rebuilding its country after the end of a 27-year civil war in 2002. Fighting between the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), led by Jose Eduardo DOS SANTOS, and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), led by Jonas SAVIMBI, followed independence from Portugal in 1975. Peace seemed imminent in 1992 when Angola held national elections, but fighting picked up again by 1996. Up to 1.5 million lives may have been lost - and 4 million people displaced - in the quarter century of fighting. SAVIMBI's death in 2002 ended UNITA's insurgency and strengthened the MPLA's hold on power. President DOS SANTOS held legislative elections in September 2008 and, despite promising to hold presidential elections in 2009, has since made a presidential poll contingent on the drafting of a new constitution.

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WHO raises alarm over cholera outbreak in Angola - safety4seaWHO raises alarm over cholera outbreak in Angola  safety4sea

Angola to Wait for Yields to Improve Before It Sells Eurobond - Bloomberg.comAngola to Wait for Yields to Improve Before It Sells Eurobond  Bloomberg.com

TAAG Angola seeks exemption renewal for US flights - ch-aviationTAAG Angola seeks exemption renewal for US flights  ch-aviation

Clinical profile of adult stroke patients in Angola: a cross-sectional study - NatureClinical profile of adult stroke patients in Angola: a cross-sectional study  Nature

Angola Cables’ TelCables West Africa connects to Megaport - Developing TelecomsAngola Cables’ TelCables West Africa connects to Megaport  Developing Telecoms

Cholera Outbreak Worsens in Angola, Cases Exceed 8,500 - allAfrica.comCholera Outbreak Worsens in Angola, Cases Exceed 8,500  allAfrica.com

Angola’s TAAG Eyes Luanda-Houston Direct Flights - Energy Capital & PowerAngola’s TAAG Eyes Luanda-Houston Direct Flights  Energy Capital & Power

Mali edge spirited Angola to make winning Group D start - Confédération Africaine de FootballMali edge spirited Angola to make winning Group D start  Confédération Africaine de Football

Angola denies entry to Tundu Lissu, Ian Khama and Venancio Mondlane - BBCAngola denies entry to Tundu Lissu, Ian Khama and Venancio Mondlane  BBC

UNICEF Angola Situation Report No. 5 (Cholera Outbreak) as of 28 March 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Angola Situation Report No. 5 (Cholera Outbreak) as of 28 March 2025  ReliefWeb

Angola: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Angola - International Monetary FundAngola: 2024 Article IV Consultation-Press Release; Staff Report; and Statement by the Executive Director for Angola  International Monetary Fund

Angola’s finest sights, in 60 seconds - CNNAngola’s finest sights, in 60 seconds  CNN

DR Congo’s M23 rebels say they will no longer join peace talks in Angola - Al JazeeraDR Congo’s M23 rebels say they will no longer join peace talks in Angola  Al Jazeera

Cholera spreading across Angola, with more than 8,500 cases - CIDRAPCholera spreading across Angola, with more than 8,500 cases  CIDRAP

I Was Born in Luanda - Roads & KingdomsI Was Born in Luanda  Roads & Kingdoms

Disease Outbreak News: Cholera - Angola, 28 March 2025 - ReliefWebDisease Outbreak News: Cholera - Angola, 28 March 2025  ReliefWeb

DRC and M23 rebels to begin direct talks next week, mediator Angola says - Al JazeeraDRC and M23 rebels to begin direct talks next week, mediator Angola says  Al Jazeera

Angola Stock Market Confirms President’s Daughter as New CEO - Bloomberg.comAngola Stock Market Confirms President’s Daughter as New CEO  Bloomberg.com

This Angolan company is finding global buyers for its cassava and caterpillars - CNNThis Angolan company is finding global buyers for its cassava and caterpillars  CNN

UNICEF Angola Situation Report No. 4 (Cholera Outbreak) as of 11 March 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Angola Situation Report No. 4 (Cholera Outbreak) as of 11 March 2025  ReliefWeb

Angola flags desire to step down as mediator in eastern DRC conflict - RFIAngola flags desire to step down as mediator in eastern DRC conflict  RFI

U-17 AFCON: Angola coach highlights tactics ahead of Mali clash - Pan-Africa FootballU-17 AFCON: Angola coach highlights tactics ahead of Mali clash  Pan-Africa Football

Biden arrives in Angola for his long-awaited sub-Saharan Africa visit - The HinduBiden arrives in Angola for his long-awaited sub-Saharan Africa visit  The Hindu

Angola’s cholera outbreak has killed hundreds – but with vaccines, the country is fighting back - Gavi, the Vaccine AllianceAngola’s cholera outbreak has killed hundreds – but with vaccines, the country is fighting back  Gavi, the Vaccine Alliance

World Water Day 2025: Angola Red Cross and IFRC bring safe, treated water and hygiene messages to communities hard hit by cholera - IFRCWorld Water Day 2025: Angola Red Cross and IFRC bring safe, treated water and hygiene messages to communities hard hit by cholera  IFRC

Angola will attempt to broker direct talks between Congo and M23, presidency says - ReutersAngola will attempt to broker direct talks between Congo and M23, presidency says  Reuters

Angola to mediate peace talks between DR Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels - Euronews.comAngola to mediate peace talks between DR Congo and Rwanda-backed M23 rebels  Euronews.com

Angola ends role as African Union mediator in DR Congo conflict - Anadolu AjansiAngola ends role as African Union mediator in DR Congo conflict  Anadolu Ajansi

Angola ends mediation role in the DRC-Rwanda conflict amid failed talk - AfricanewsAngola ends mediation role in the DRC-Rwanda conflict amid failed talk  Africanews

MATCH FACTS: Mali clash with Angola in Group D opener at the TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON, Morocco 2025 - Confédération Africaine de FootballMATCH FACTS: Mali clash with Angola in Group D opener at the TotalEnergies CAF U17 AFCON, Morocco 2025  Confédération Africaine de Football

TAAG Angola Airlines Eyes Direct Luanda–Houston Route by 2027 - Atta TravelTAAG Angola Airlines Eyes Direct Luanda–Houston Route by 2027  Atta Travel

Angola Quits Mediation Role in the DR Congo-Rwanda Conflict | Firstpost Africa | N18G - FirstpostAngola Quits Mediation Role in the DR Congo-Rwanda Conflict | Firstpost Africa | N18G  Firstpost

Angola's cholera outbreak has claimed more than 300 lives: WHO - Medical XpressAngola's cholera outbreak has claimed more than 300 lives: WHO  Medical Xpress

GRASSP: Angola - UnicefGRASSP: Angola  Unicef

Africa News Tonight: Namibia voting goes into third day, Biden heads to Angola, EAC celebrates its 25th anniversary - VOA AfricaAfrica News Tonight: Namibia voting goes into third day, Biden heads to Angola, EAC celebrates its 25th anniversary  VOA Africa

Congo weighs attending talks with M23 in Angola as rebels make demands - ReutersCongo weighs attending talks with M23 in Angola as rebels make demands  Reuters

Angola - Cholera Response - DREF Operational update (MDRAO011) - ReliefWebAngola - Cholera Response - DREF Operational update (MDRAO011)  ReliefWeb

Angola's Cholera Crisis Worsens As Cases Soar Past 8,500, Death Toll Hits 329 - allAfrica.comAngola's Cholera Crisis Worsens As Cases Soar Past 8,500, Death Toll Hits 329  allAfrica.com

Afreximbank and OPAIA Group partner in historic deal to build fertilizer plant in Angola - African Export-Import BankAfreximbank and OPAIA Group partner in historic deal to build fertilizer plant in Angola  African Export-Import Bank

Angola - fao.orgAngola  fao.org

Africa Energy Bank gains momentum with capital contributions from Nigeria, Angola and Ghana - BusinessamliveAfrica Energy Bank gains momentum with capital contributions from Nigeria, Angola and Ghana  Businessamlive

World Report 2025: Rights Trends in Angola - Human Rights WatchWorld Report 2025: Rights Trends in Angola  Human Rights Watch

Congo, M23 rebels to begin direct peace talks on March 18, Angola says - ReutersCongo, M23 rebels to begin direct peace talks on March 18, Angola says  Reuters

‘Peace talks’ between M23 rebels and DR Congo to start in Angola on March 18 - France 24‘Peace talks’ between M23 rebels and DR Congo to start in Angola on March 18  France 24

Assessing Angolan Hydrocarbon Financing Models - Energy Capital & PowerAssessing Angolan Hydrocarbon Financing Models  Energy Capital & Power

Pululu earns first call-up as Angola names squad for World Cup qualifiers - Confédération Africaine de FootballPululu earns first call-up as Angola names squad for World Cup qualifiers  Confédération Africaine de Football

UNICEF Angola Flash Update No. 2 (Cholera), 27 January 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Angola Flash Update No. 2 (Cholera), 27 January 2025  ReliefWeb

SUEZ signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Angolan authorities to improve water services in the province of Luanda - SUEZ GroupSUEZ signs a Memorandum of Understanding with the Angolan authorities to improve water services in the province of Luanda  SUEZ Group

Angola: Technical Assistance Report-Strengthening the Forecasting and Policy Analysis System on the Transition to Inflation Targeting - International Monetary FundAngola: Technical Assistance Report-Strengthening the Forecasting and Policy Analysis System on the Transition to Inflation Targeting  International Monetary Fund

Can Angola, the second largest oil producer in Sub-Saharan Africa, transform itself from a food insecure country to a regional food hub? - World Bank BlogsCan Angola, the second largest oil producer in Sub-Saharan Africa, transform itself from a food insecure country to a regional food hub?  World Bank Blogs

African Development Bank Vice President visits Angola to strengthen investment - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank Vice President visits Angola to strengthen investment  African Development Bank Group

Africa: Rwanda-backed M23 confirms 'delegation of five' at peace talks with DRC in Angola - FirstpostAfrica: Rwanda-backed M23 confirms 'delegation of five' at peace talks with DRC in Angola  Firstpost

Angola develops a strategic plan to eradicate Guinea worm disease - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaAngola develops a strategic plan to eradicate Guinea worm disease  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Angola’s path to prosperity lies in its sun and soil, not its oil - United Nations Development ProgrammeAngola’s path to prosperity lies in its sun and soil, not its oil  United Nations Development Programme

Angola central bank holds key rate with inflation still high - ReutersAngola central bank holds key rate with inflation still high  Reuters

East Congo ceasefire in trouble as rebels stay in strategic town - ReutersEast Congo ceasefire in trouble as rebels stay in strategic town  Reuters

Angola - Remote Monitoring Report, October 2024 - ReliefWebAngola - Remote Monitoring Report, October 2024  ReliefWeb

BCG admits it paid bribes to win consulting business in Angola - Financial TimesBCG admits it paid bribes to win consulting business in Angola  Financial Times

DRC, M23 to begin direct talks on March 18: Angola - TRT WorldDRC, M23 to begin direct talks on March 18: Angola  TRT World

UNICEF Angola Situation Report No. 3 (Cholera Outbreak) as of 17 February 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Angola Situation Report No. 3 (Cholera Outbreak) as of 17 February 2025  ReliefWeb

ICAO and Angola launch landmark initiative to develop the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals in Angola - ICAOICAO and Angola launch landmark initiative to develop the Next Generation of Aviation Professionals in Angola  ICAO

UNICEF Angola Flash Update No. 1 (Cholera), 07-14 January 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Angola Flash Update No. 1 (Cholera), 07-14 January 2025  ReliefWeb

Prospect of lower oil prices puts pressure on Angola, finance minister says - ReutersProspect of lower oil prices puts pressure on Angola, finance minister says  Reuters

Angola, Israel and Algeria lead Valenciaport’s traffic increases in February - Port of ValenciaAngola, Israel and Algeria lead Valenciaport’s traffic increases in February  Port of Valencia

Can Angola’s banking privatisation drive deliver real reform? - TheBanker.comCan Angola’s banking privatisation drive deliver real reform?  TheBanker.com

TAAG Angola Airlines Announces Exciting New Direct Luanda-Houston Flights, Strengthening Air Travel Between Angola and U.S.: New Updates Travelers Need to Know - Travel And Tour WorldTAAG Angola Airlines Announces Exciting New Direct Luanda-Houston Flights, Strengthening Air Travel Between Angola and U.S.: New Updates Travelers Need to Know  Travel And Tour World

TAAG Angola Airlines Targets U.S. Flights - AirlineGeeks.comTAAG Angola Airlines Targets U.S. Flights  AirlineGeeks.com

Angola’s sanctions debt mystery — solved? - Financial TimesAngola’s sanctions debt mystery — solved?  Financial Times

DRC conflict: Why peace remains elusive - DWDRC conflict: Why peace remains elusive  DW

300 dead in Angola's cholera outbreak - The Express Tribune300 dead in Angola's cholera outbreak  The Express Tribune

Angola seeks to broker direct talks between DR Congo and M23 rebels - Anadolu AjansiAngola seeks to broker direct talks between DR Congo and M23 rebels  Anadolu Ajansi

Congo M23 rebels will no longer join peace talks in Angola on Tuesday, rebel alliance says - ReutersCongo M23 rebels will no longer join peace talks in Angola on Tuesday, rebel alliance says  Reuters

Biden in Angola: US president 'proud' to be there for unprecedented visit - BBCBiden in Angola: US president 'proud' to be there for unprecedented visit  BBC

Biden in Angola: What’s behind the last-ditch Africa trip? - Al JazeeraBiden in Angola: What’s behind the last-ditch Africa trip?  Al Jazeera

The President of Angola João Lourenço meets Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi - Eni SpAThe President of Angola João Lourenço meets Eni CEO Claudio Descalzi  Eni SpA

Angola removes sanctioned Alrosa from its diamond mines ahead of US visit - Financial TimesAngola removes sanctioned Alrosa from its diamond mines ahead of US visit  Financial Times

26 elephants from Namibia moved to Angola’s only private conservation area - Mongabay26 elephants from Namibia moved to Angola’s only private conservation area  Mongabay

Building community resilience and fighting poverty in Angola through cash transfers - World BankBuilding community resilience and fighting poverty in Angola through cash transfers  World Bank

Angola pushes ahead with key corridor: ‘With or without USAID, Lobito is happening’ - The Africa Report.comAngola pushes ahead with key corridor: ‘With or without USAID, Lobito is happening’  The Africa Report.com

Angola: Monthly Refugee Population Statistics Lovua Refugee Settlement, February 2025 [EN/PT] - ReliefWebAngola: Monthly Refugee Population Statistics Lovua Refugee Settlement, February 2025 [EN/PT]  ReliefWeb

Angola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels - AP NewsAngola to act as mediator in peace talks between Congo and M23 rebels  AP News

Angola: Cholera Flash Update 3 - Reporting period: 27 January - 9 February 2025 - ReliefWebAngola: Cholera Flash Update 3 - Reporting period: 27 January - 9 February 2025  ReliefWeb

Angola Profile – CAF TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations - Confédération Africaine de FootballAngola Profile – CAF TotalEnergies U-17 Africa Cup of Nations  Confédération Africaine de Football

Angola: A story of economic populism gone amuck - Africa Oil+Gas ReportAngola: A story of economic populism gone amuck  Africa Oil+Gas Report

Angola’s path to prosperity lies in its sun and soil, not its oil - Al JazeeraAngola’s path to prosperity lies in its sun and soil, not its oil  Al Jazeera

Will Angola’s mystery debt holdout please stand up? - Financial TimesWill Angola’s mystery debt holdout please stand up?  Financial Times

M23 rebels pull out of peace talks with Congo after EU sanctions - ReutersM23 rebels pull out of peace talks with Congo after EU sanctions  Reuters

VTB Europe’s liquidators accuse Angola of loan default - Financial TimesVTB Europe’s liquidators accuse Angola of loan default  Financial Times

The World Bank, World Vision, and the Government of Angola collaborate to address drought impacts in vulnerable communities - World BankThe World Bank, World Vision, and the Government of Angola collaborate to address drought impacts in vulnerable communities  World Bank

Angola’s Cholera Outbreak Worsens As Death Toll Surpasses 350: WHO - WE News EnglishAngola’s Cholera Outbreak Worsens As Death Toll Surpasses 350: WHO  WE News English

African Development Bank pledges more support for Angola’s rapidly reforming economy - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank pledges more support for Angola’s rapidly reforming economy  African Development Bank Group

Biden visits Angola on first trip to Africa as president - VOA - Voice of America English NewsBiden visits Angola on first trip to Africa as president  VOA - Voice of America English News

Interview with Anda (Angola) - United Nations Development ProgrammeInterview with Anda (Angola)  United Nations Development Programme

Biden Goes to Angola: Beyond the Lobito Corridor - CSIS | Center for Strategic and International StudiesBiden Goes to Angola: Beyond the Lobito Corridor  CSIS | Center for Strategic and International Studies

Angola demands exit of 'Rwandan' forces from Congo - Anadolu AjansiAngola demands exit of 'Rwandan' forces from Congo  Anadolu Ajansi

EU and Angola strengthen ties with new investment facilitation deal - The Parliament MagazineEU and Angola strengthen ties with new investment facilitation deal  The Parliament Magazine

De Beers delivers promising progress with Angola exploration - De Beers GroupDe Beers delivers promising progress with Angola exploration  De Beers Group

Biden to spotlight Angola’s Lobito Corridor, his legacy to counter China in Africa - VOA - Voice of America English NewsBiden to spotlight Angola’s Lobito Corridor, his legacy to counter China in Africa  VOA - Voice of America English News

Angola Incremental Production Decree and Other Ongoing Developments - Mayer BrownAngola Incremental Production Decree and Other Ongoing Developments  Mayer Brown

Angola and France to sign €430m in contracts during Lourenço state visit - RFIAngola and France to sign €430m in contracts during Lourenço state visit  RFI