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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Angola - Wikipedia
Angola - CIA World Fact Book
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Kaombo: An Innovative Ultra-Deep-Water Offshore Project in Angola - TotalEnergies.comKaombo: An Innovative Ultra-Deep-Water Offshore Project in Angola  TotalEnergies.com

J.P. Morgan becomes the first US bank to resume dollar clearing in Angola - Trade Finance GlobalJ.P. Morgan becomes the first US bank to resume dollar clearing in Angola  Trade Finance Global

J.P. Morgan first US bank to resume dollar clearing in Angola - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineJ.P. Morgan first US bank to resume dollar clearing in Angola  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

Angola challenges Botswana in bid for De Beers’ majority stake - ReutersAngola challenges Botswana in bid for De Beers’ majority stake  Reuters

Symbion signs second agreement for Angola-DRC interconnector - African EnergySymbion signs second agreement for Angola-DRC interconnector  African Energy

General Electric in Angola – anatomy of a $1.1bn scandal - The Africa Report.comGeneral Electric in Angola – anatomy of a $1.1bn scandal  The Africa Report.com

Argentina v Angola: The 7 vaccines the squad need before entering Africa - OneFootballArgentina v Angola: The 7 vaccines the squad need before entering Africa  OneFootball

Toyota Tsusho and TOA Complete Comprehensive Development Project in Namibe Bay, Angola - Rehabilitation of Sacomar Port Iron Ore Export Terminal and Expansion of Namibe Port Container Terminal - - toyota-tsusho.comToyota Tsusho and TOA Complete Comprehensive Development Project in Namibe Bay, Angola - Rehabilitation of Sacomar Port Iron Ore Export Terminal and Expansion of Namibe Port Container Terminal -  toyota-tsusho.com

Lusa - Business News - Angola: First modern copper mine 'an act of strategic vision' - minister - Alliance of Mediterranean News AgenciesLusa - Business News - Angola: First modern copper mine 'an act of strategic vision' - minister  Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies

Angola Inaugurates First Copper Mine - Energy Capital & PowerAngola Inaugurates First Copper Mine  Energy Capital & Power

PRESIDENT OF INDIA HOSTS PRESIDENT OF ANGOLA - PIBPRESIDENT OF INDIA HOSTS PRESIDENT OF ANGOLA  PIB

Angola Seeks Anglo’s Majority Stake in De Beers – Reports - RapaportAngola Seeks Anglo’s Majority Stake in De Beers – Reports  Rapaport

Angola: New AfDB Executive Director Tours Development Projects During Country Visit, Lauds $1.45 Billion Portfolio - African Development Bank GroupAngola: New AfDB Executive Director Tours Development Projects During Country Visit, Lauds $1.45 Billion Portfolio  African Development Bank Group

JPMorgan Is First US Bank to Offer Angola Dollar Clearing Again - Bloomberg.comJPMorgan Is First US Bank to Offer Angola Dollar Clearing Again  Bloomberg.com

J.P. Morgan re-enters Angola through strategic partnership with Standard Bank - innovation-village.comJ.P. Morgan re-enters Angola through strategic partnership with Standard Bank  innovation-village.com

India Offers $200 Million Defence Credit to Angola for Military Modernisation - News On AIRIndia Offers $200 Million Defence Credit to Angola for Military Modernisation  News On AIR

Angola seeks to purchase Anglo American’s 85% stake in De Beers - Mining TechnologyAngola seeks to purchase Anglo American’s 85% stake in De Beers  Mining Technology

India, Angola agree to deepen energy and strategic ties - DD NewsIndia, Angola agree to deepen energy and strategic ties  DD News

AUC Chairperson joined Heads of State & Government in Luanda, Angola, for the 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa - African UnionAUC Chairperson joined Heads of State & Government in Luanda, Angola, for the 3rd Summit on Financing for Infrastructure Development in Africa  African Union

Africa infrastructure financing summit opens in Angola - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineAfrica infrastructure financing summit opens in Angola  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine

2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Angola - U.S. Department of State (.gov)2024 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices: Angola  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Easy People Boosts Angola’s Oil and Gas Digital Infrastructure - Energy Capital & PowerEasy People Boosts Angola’s Oil and Gas Digital Infrastructure  Energy Capital & Power

Angola challenges Botswana in high-stakes De Beers bid - Mining.comAngola challenges Botswana in high-stakes De Beers bid  Mining.com

JPMorgan becomes first US bank to resume dollar clearing in Angola - Business Insider AfricaJPMorgan becomes first US bank to resume dollar clearing in Angola  Business Insider Africa

Angola Seeks $4.5 Billion for Rail Link to Zambia’s Copperbelt - Bloomberg.comAngola Seeks $4.5 Billion for Rail Link to Zambia’s Copperbelt  Bloomberg.com

Angola can produce electricity for domestic, external market – president - Plataforma MediaAngola can produce electricity for domestic, external market – president  Plataforma Media

Angolan president announces to invest in new satellite - XinhuaAngolan president announces to invest in new satellite  Xinhua

Argentina national team to play Angola in only friendly match of November - Mundo AlbicelesteArgentina national team to play Angola in only friendly match of November  Mundo Albiceleste

Angola: $3 billion to propel Luanda’s surface metro, a public bet for urban mobility - Financial AfrikAngola: $3 billion to propel Luanda’s surface metro, a public bet for urban mobility  Financial Afrik

Friendly: Angola to take on Argentina (official) - Foot AfricaFriendly: Angola to take on Argentina (official)  Foot Africa

Angola, Mozambique and Egypt advocate greater cooperation to promote tourism in Africa - Euronews.comAngola, Mozambique and Egypt advocate greater cooperation to promote tourism in Africa  Euronews.com

Argentina tie in Kerala ‘postponed’; Messi won’t play as team heads to Angola - Telegraph IndiaArgentina tie in Kerala ‘postponed’; Messi won’t play as team heads to Angola  Telegraph India

Angola: Start-up of BEGONIA and CLOV Phase 3 Offshore Projects - TotalEnergies.comAngola: Start-up of BEGONIA and CLOV Phase 3 Offshore Projects  TotalEnergies.com

Angola's deadly protests: 'The hungry can't stay silent' - BBCAngola's deadly protests: 'The hungry can't stay silent'  BBC

Angola President arrives in New Delhi on 3 day state visit after 38 years - News On AIRAngola President arrives in New Delhi on 3 day state visit after 38 years  News On AIR

“Keep the flame of faith and hope alive,” Spiritan Bishop in Angola Urges Newly Ordained Priests - aciafrica.org“Keep the flame of faith and hope alive,” Spiritan Bishop in Angola Urges Newly Ordained Priests  aciafrica.org

Business News - Angola: First modern copper mine since independence to be inaugurated Wednesday - Alliance of Mediterranean News AgenciesBusiness News - Angola: First modern copper mine since independence to be inaugurated Wednesday  Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies

Four killed, hundreds arrested in Angola protests against fuel price hike - Al JazeeraFour killed, hundreds arrested in Angola protests against fuel price hike  Al Jazeera

Yamaha Motor Partners to Modernize Angola's Fisheries -Enhancing Small-Scale Fisheries through FRP and Outboards- - news.yamaha-motor.co.jpYamaha Motor Partners to Modernize Angola's Fisheries -Enhancing Small-Scale Fisheries through FRP and Outboards-  news.yamaha-motor.co.jp

PM Modi announces $200 million for modernisation of Angolan armed forces - The HinduPM Modi announces $200 million for modernisation of Angolan armed forces  The Hindu

Angola returns to capital markets with Eurobond as borrowing conditions improve - ReutersAngola returns to capital markets with Eurobond as borrowing conditions improve  Reuters

Angola - Welcome to the United NationsAngola  Welcome to the United Nations

Angola President Joao Lourenco says, India is a key trade partner of Angola, both countries are committed to further advancing bilateral ties - News On AIRAngola President Joao Lourenco says, India is a key trade partner of Angola, both countries are committed to further advancing bilateral ties  News On AIR

In oil-rich Angola, poverty, hunger and deadly unrest over fuel price hikes - Al JazeeraIn oil-rich Angola, poverty, hunger and deadly unrest over fuel price hikes  Al Jazeera

Toyota Tsusho Donates Maternal and Child Health Handbooks in Angola and Mozambique - toyota-tsusho.comToyota Tsusho Donates Maternal and Child Health Handbooks in Angola and Mozambique  toyota-tsusho.com

India IOC Dumps Russia, Imports Two Million Barrels From Nigeria, Angola - Channels TelevisionIndia IOC Dumps Russia, Imports Two Million Barrels From Nigeria, Angola  Channels Television

Empowering consumers: What’s next for Angola - UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)Empowering consumers: What’s next for Angola  UN Trade and Development (UNCTAD)

Angola's first major copper mine to start production next week - ReutersAngola's first major copper mine to start production next week  Reuters

Angola Eyes India in Countering China’s Influence - orfonline.orgAngola Eyes India in Countering China’s Influence  orfonline.org

Republic of Angola - UN World Food ProgrammeRepublic of Angola  UN World Food Programme

UNICEF Angola Humanitarian Situation Report No. 12 (Cholera), 02 September-02 October 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Angola Humanitarian Situation Report No. 12 (Cholera), 02 September-02 October 2025  ReliefWeb

Scouts of Angola receive Presidential award for contributions to peace and development - WOSMScouts of Angola receive Presidential award for contributions to peace and development  WOSM

African Development Bank and Angola launch $125 million drive to boost youth entrepreneurship - African Development Bank GroupAfrican Development Bank and Angola launch $125 million drive to boost youth entrepreneurship  African Development Bank Group

Messi's African return sets Angola alight: they pay fortune for friendly against Argentina - mozzartsport.co.keMessi's African return sets Angola alight: they pay fortune for friendly against Argentina  mozzartsport.co.ke

Angola lowers climate ambition in blow to “spirit” of Paris Agreement - Climate Home NewsAngola lowers climate ambition in blow to “spirit” of Paris Agreement  Climate Home News

WHO and Carter Center sign new agreement to accelerate the elimination of Guinea Worm in Angola - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaWHO and Carter Center sign new agreement to accelerate the elimination of Guinea Worm in Angola  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Angola Country Economic Memorandum: Moving Beyond Oil - World Bank GroupAngola Country Economic Memorandum: Moving Beyond Oil  World Bank Group

Preventing adverse effects while reforming fuel subsidies in Angola - World Bank BlogsPreventing adverse effects while reforming fuel subsidies in Angola  World Bank Blogs

Representing President Tebboune, Nasri Received in Luanda by Angolan President - AL24 NewsRepresenting President Tebboune, Nasri Received in Luanda by Angolan President  AL24 News

SUEZ launches a contract to modernize drinking water services in the provinces of Luanda, Icolo and Bengo in Angola - SUEZ GroupSUEZ launches a contract to modernize drinking water services in the provinces of Luanda, Icolo and Bengo in Angola  SUEZ Group

Angola Economic Update - Boosting Growth with Inclusive Financial Development - World Bank GroupAngola Economic Update - Boosting Growth with Inclusive Financial Development  World Bank Group

President Droupadi Murmu Hosts Banquet for Angola’s President Lourenço - News On AIRPresident Droupadi Murmu Hosts Banquet for Angola’s President Lourenço  News On AIR

Angola protests: More than 1,000 people arrested over deadly fuel-price-rise demonstrations - BBCAngola protests: More than 1,000 people arrested over deadly fuel-price-rise demonstrations  BBC

Angola: Fuel subsidy reforms spark civil unrest - CredendoAngola: Fuel subsidy reforms spark civil unrest  Credendo

Breaking the Cycle of Poverty in Angola Through Cash Transfers - World Bank GroupBreaking the Cycle of Poverty in Angola Through Cash Transfers  World Bank Group

Angolans are fed up with broken promises: why the ruling MPLA keeps stalling local elections - The ConversationAngolans are fed up with broken promises: why the ruling MPLA keeps stalling local elections  The Conversation

At least 22 killed at Angola fuel price hike protests, authorities say - Al JazeeraAt least 22 killed at Angola fuel price hike protests, authorities say  Al Jazeera

Tourism for a Better Future: Angola, Mozambique, and Egypt Advocate for Investment and Youth Jobs in Africa - Travel And Tour WorldTourism for a Better Future: Angola, Mozambique, and Egypt Advocate for Investment and Youth Jobs in Africa  Travel And Tour World

Angola: Police Use Excessive Force Against Peaceful Protesters - Human Rights WatchAngola: Police Use Excessive Force Against Peaceful Protesters  Human Rights Watch

Angola takes a historic step with the introduction of the cervical cancer vaccine - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaAngola takes a historic step with the introduction of the cervical cancer vaccine  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Angola's petrol protest death toll rises to 22 as medics overwhelmed - BBCAngola's petrol protest death toll rises to 22 as medics overwhelmed  BBC

Angola seeks to buy minority stake in diamond company De Beers - Financial TimesAngola seeks to buy minority stake in diamond company De Beers  Financial Times

Angola - Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)Angola  Climate and Clean Air Coalition (CCAC)

FIBA AfroBasket 2025: Angola thrash Mali to win record 12th title - Olympics.comFIBA AfroBasket 2025: Angola thrash Mali to win record 12th title  Olympics.com

Angola protests: UN urges restraint, investigations into deaths - UN NewsAngola protests: UN urges restraint, investigations into deaths  UN News

The Military Defeat of the South Africans in Angola - Monthly ReviewThe Military Defeat of the South Africans in Angola  Monthly Review

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

Prince Harry brings smiles to kids' safety class as he revisits Angola's minefields - The HALO TrustPrince Harry brings smiles to kids' safety class as he revisits Angola's minefields  The HALO Trust

Malawi make history with first-ever TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification - Confédération Africaine de FootballMalawi make history with first-ever TotalEnergies CAF Women’s Africa Cup of Nations qualification  Confédération Africaine de Football

Angola: SPIE awarded general maintenance contract with Sonangol Exploração & Produção for the Block 3/05 oil complex - SPIEAngola: SPIE awarded general maintenance contract with Sonangol Exploração & Produção for the Block 3/05 oil complex  SPIE

Angola: Authorities must investigate allegations of unlawful use of force that killed 22 people during strike - Amnesty InternationalAngola: Authorities must investigate allegations of unlawful use of force that killed 22 people during strike  Amnesty International

Mozambique president to undertake 6 state visits in 2026 – Canada, Botswana, Angola, Russia, China, Vietnam - Club of MozambiqueMozambique president to undertake 6 state visits in 2026 – Canada, Botswana, Angola, Russia, China, Vietnam  Club of Mozambique

Angola: Mass protests over rising prices - dw.comAngola: Mass protests over rising prices  dw.com

Launch of Angola GEF-7 Project: Strengthening Management and Climate Change Resilience in Angola's Conservation Areas for Sustainable Development - Conservation InternationalLaunch of Angola GEF-7 Project: Strengthening Management and Climate Change Resilience in Angola's Conservation Areas for Sustainable Development  Conservation International

Angola: Floods - DREF Final Report (MDRAO008) - ReliefWebAngola: Floods - DREF Final Report (MDRAO008)  ReliefWeb

Digital 2025: Angola - DataReportal – Global Digital InsightsDigital 2025: Angola  DataReportal – Global Digital Insights

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

Angola detainee deported to Laos despite court order blocking his removal, attorneys say - fox8live.comAngola detainee deported to Laos despite court order blocking his removal, attorneys say  fox8live.com

Angola: Students and teachers up pressure on government - dw.comAngola: Students and teachers up pressure on government  dw.com

Angola seeks gas growth as oil output flatlines despite OPEC exit - ReutersAngola seeks gas growth as oil output flatlines despite OPEC exit  Reuters

Crucial care: Reducing maternal mortality and childbirth injury in Angola - United Nations Population FundCrucial care: Reducing maternal mortality and childbirth injury in Angola  United Nations Population Fund

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

At least 22 dead in Angola fuel price hike protests, officials say - Euronews.comAt least 22 dead in Angola fuel price hike protests, officials say  Euronews.com

Unrest over fuel price hike leaves at least 22 dead in Angola - France 24Unrest over fuel price hike leaves at least 22 dead in Angola  France 24

Impact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Angola - UNAIDSImpact of US funding cuts on HIV programmes in Angola  UNAIDS

Death toll rises in Angola after protests and looting over fuel hike - RFIDeath toll rises in Angola after protests and looting over fuel hike  RFI

Signing of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Angola: Contributing to the enhancement of power grid in the southern region through the construction of transmission lines and other infrastructure | News&Publication - jica.go.jpSigning of Japanese ODA Loan Agreement with Angola: Contributing to the enhancement of power grid in the southern region through the construction of transmission lines and other infrastructure | News&Publication  jica.go.jp

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

DE BEERS GROUP AND ENDIAMA DISCOVER NEW KIMBERLITE FIELD IN ANGOLA - De Beers GroupDE BEERS GROUP AND ENDIAMA DISCOVER NEW KIMBERLITE FIELD IN ANGOLA  De Beers Group

African leaders push domestic funds to close infrastructure gap - APAnews - Agence de Presse AfricaineAfrican leaders push domestic funds to close infrastructure gap  APAnews - Agence de Presse Africaine