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
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Angola’s Human Rights Record Called Out at UN Debate - UN WatchAngola’s Human Rights Record Called Out at UN Debate  UN Watch

Kaombo: An Innovative Ultra-Deep-Water Offshore Project in Angola - TotalEnergies.comKaombo: An Innovative Ultra-Deep-Water Offshore Project in Angola  TotalEnergies.com

Team Profile: Can Angola return to their glory days? - fiba.basketballTeam Profile: Can Angola return to their glory days?  fiba.basketball

VdA expands presence in Angola with Prime Advogados - Iberian LawyerVdA expands presence in Angola with Prime Advogados  Iberian Lawyer

Angola Pavilion: Education for Health - nippon.comAngola Pavilion: Education for Health  nippon.com

UNICEF Angola Humanitarian Situation Report No. 9 (Cholera) 02 June to 01 July 2025 - ReliefWebUNICEF Angola Humanitarian Situation Report No. 9 (Cholera) 02 June to 01 July 2025  ReliefWeb

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

Hidden gem: Angola opens up to tourists in a pivot from oil - MSNHidden gem: Angola opens up to tourists in a pivot from oil  MSN

Angola Raises Diesel Price by 33 Pct, Third Increase This Year - RigzoneAngola Raises Diesel Price by 33 Pct, Third Increase This Year  Rigzone

ANGOLA’S TOURISM TO DIVERSIFY THE COUNTRY’S OIL ECONOMY - tourism-review.comANGOLA’S TOURISM TO DIVERSIFY THE COUNTRY’S OIL ECONOMY  tourism-review.com

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

Let’s “persistently pray” for Vocations, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Appeals, Laments Dearth of Missionaries - aciafrica.orgLet’s “persistently pray” for Vocations, Catholic Archbishop in Angola Appeals, Laments Dearth of Missionaries  aciafrica.org

Cruises, cuisine, surf: Angola charts new tourism path | Daily Sabah - Daily SabahCruises, cuisine, surf: Angola charts new tourism path | Daily Sabah  Daily Sabah

Unitel expands network coverage across Angola - TelecompaperUnitel expands network coverage across Angola  Telecompaper

TAAG Angola Airlines Strengthens Regional Connectivity with New Luanda–Nairobi Route Set to Launch in September 2025 - Travel And Tour WorldTAAG Angola Airlines Strengthens Regional Connectivity with New Luanda–Nairobi Route Set to Launch in September 2025  Travel And Tour World

Angola, Malawi book semi places in men’s U20 COSAFA at Region 5 Games - Africa Top SportsAngola, Malawi book semi places in men’s U20 COSAFA at Region 5 Games  Africa Top Sports

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

TAAG Angola Airlines to connect Luanda to Nairobi - Times AerospaceTAAG Angola Airlines to connect Luanda to Nairobi  Times Aerospace

Angola Raises Transport Fares Up to 50% After Diesel Price Hike - Bloomberg.comAngola Raises Transport Fares Up to 50% After Diesel Price Hike  Bloomberg.com

Angolan firms, De Beers unite to promote natural diamonds - Vietnam Investment Review - VIRAngolan firms, De Beers unite to promote natural diamonds  Vietnam Investment Review - VIR

Angolan president invites Indian businesses to utilise its strategic location for export opportunities - The HinduAngolan president invites Indian businesses to utilise its strategic location for export opportunities  The Hindu

ANGOLA: Salesian representatives from Italy visit centers for vulnerable youth - MissionNewswireANGOLA: Salesian representatives from Italy visit centers for vulnerable youth  MissionNewswire

TAAG Angola Airlines connects Angola and Kenya with flights to Nairobi - Travel Daily News InternationalTAAG Angola Airlines connects Angola and Kenya with flights to Nairobi  Travel Daily News International

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

Angola receives 2 million cholera vaccines at a decisive moment in the response to the outbreak - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaAngola receives 2 million cholera vaccines at a decisive moment in the response to the outbreak  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Angola/Namibia: Baynes hydroelectric power plant advancing after difficult years of planning - African EnergyAngola/Namibia: Baynes hydroelectric power plant advancing after difficult years of planning  African Energy

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

AOG 2025 to Explore Angola’s Growing Role as a Regional Petroleum Hub - Energy Capital & PowerAOG 2025 to Explore Angola’s Growing Role as a Regional Petroleum Hub  Energy Capital & Power

Angola: Concrete Steps Needed to Address Serious Rights Abuses - Human Rights WatchAngola: Concrete Steps Needed to Address Serious Rights Abuses  Human Rights Watch

Insulin Arrives in Yemen, Cholera Treatments Depart for Angola, and More - Direct ReliefInsulin Arrives in Yemen, Cholera Treatments Depart for Angola, and More  Direct Relief

From Innovation to Impact: Angolan Oilfield Service Providers Join AOG 2025 - Energy Capital & PowerFrom Innovation to Impact: Angolan Oilfield Service Providers Join AOG 2025  Energy Capital & Power

India, Angola decide to expand energy partnership - ET EnergyWorldIndia, Angola decide to expand energy partnership  ET EnergyWorld

Jonas Savimbi | Angolan Revolutionary Leader - BritannicaJonas Savimbi | Angolan Revolutionary Leader  Britannica

Visit of Mr. YAMAGIWA Daishiro to the Republic of Angola, as Special Envoy of the Prime Minister - mofa.go.jpVisit of Mr. YAMAGIWA Daishiro to the Republic of Angola, as Special Envoy of the Prime Minister  mofa.go.jp

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

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

Angola, US agree to deepen energy partnership - APAnewsAngola, US agree to deepen energy partnership  APAnews

Strengthening Health Through Partnership: WHO Angola at UPRA’s International Medical Congress - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaStrengthening Health Through Partnership: WHO Angola at UPRA’s International Medical Congress  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

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

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

Ethiopia, Portugal, Spain, Angola, And Mozambique Unlock New Dimensions Of Partnership As Ethiopian Airlines Enhances Its Global Network Linking Northern Portugal To Africa And Asia With Unmatched Efficiency - Travel And Tour WorldEthiopia, Portugal, Spain, Angola, And Mozambique Unlock New Dimensions Of Partnership As Ethiopian Airlines Enhances Its Global Network Linking Northern Portugal To Africa And Asia With Unmatched Efficiency  Travel And Tour World

How Angola-India partnership can become a blueprint for Delhi’s Africa strategy - FirstpostHow Angola-India partnership can become a blueprint for Delhi’s Africa strategy  Firstpost

Record-Breaking U.S.-Africa Business Summit Yields $2.5 Billion in Deals and Commitments - U.S. Department of State (.gov)Record-Breaking U.S.-Africa Business Summit Yields $2.5 Billion in Deals and Commitments  U.S. Department of State (.gov)

Braian Angola signed a contract with Gran Canaria - basketballsphere.comBraian Angola signed a contract with Gran Canaria  basketballsphere.com

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

U.S. firm to build $1.5B power line linking Angola, DRC - Business Insider AfricaU.S. firm to build $1.5B power line linking Angola, DRC  Business Insider Africa

Angola Hikes Diesel Prices Again to Boost Government Finance - News Central TVAngola Hikes Diesel Prices Again to Boost Government Finance  News Central TV

Apostolic Nuncio in Angola Urges Catholics to Show Spiritual Solidarity with Pope Leo XIV, to “Pray the Rosary daily” - aciafrica.orgApostolic Nuncio in Angola Urges Catholics to Show Spiritual Solidarity with Pope Leo XIV, to “Pray the Rosary daily”  aciafrica.org

FAO Representative in Angola - Food and Agriculture OrganizationFAO Representative in Angola  Food and Agriculture Organization

Angola Emerges as a Bold New Force in Global Tourism with Strategic Reforms Stunning Natural Attractions and High-End Travel Experiences - Travel And Tour WorldAngola Emerges as a Bold New Force in Global Tourism with Strategic Reforms Stunning Natural Attractions and High-End Travel Experiences  Travel And Tour World

India helps Angola with DPI, digital ID as part of $200M credit line - Biometric UpdateIndia helps Angola with DPI, digital ID as part of $200M credit line  Biometric Update

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

India approves $200 million defence credit line for Angola; to collaborate in digital public infrastructure - Zee BusinessIndia approves $200 million defence credit line for Angola; to collaborate in digital public infrastructure  Zee Business

Major Upstream Players Join Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Amid Accelerated Investment Drive - MenafnMajor Upstream Players Join Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Amid Accelerated Investment Drive  Menafn

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

About AIMC 2025 - Mining Review AfricaAbout AIMC 2025  Mining Review Africa

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

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

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

Angola hit with $200mn JPMorgan margin call as African bonds tumble - Financial TimesAngola hit with $200mn JPMorgan margin call as African bonds tumble  Financial Times

Gabon's Minister Of Oil & Gas Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Amid Shift To Deepwater Exploration - MenafnGabon's Minister Of Oil & Gas Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 Amid Shift To Deepwater Exploration  Menafn

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 Pledges US$ 8 Million to WHO Global Investment Round, Amplifying Africa’s Voice for Sustainable Health Financing - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaAngola Pledges US$ 8 Million to WHO Global Investment Round, Amplifying Africa’s Voice for Sustainable Health Financing  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

Angola takes a key step towards the ratification of Convention No. 102 - International Labour OrganizationAngola takes a key step towards the ratification of Convention No. 102  International Labour Organization

India, Angola, Peru and the Moon: See who’s on the endangered heritage sites list - Hindustan Times - Hindustan TimesIndia, Angola, Peru and the Moon: See who’s on the endangered heritage sites list - Hindustan Times  Hindustan Times

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 platform fire: Chevron warned staff of rising near-misses before Angola incident - International Fire & Safety JournalAngola platform fire: Chevron warned staff of rising near-misses before Angola incident  International Fire & Safety Journal

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

Angola more likely to tap IMF loan after oil price drop, finance minister says - ReutersAngola more likely to tap IMF loan after oil price drop, finance minister says  Reuters

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

Angola raises diesel price again to boost public coffers - BusinessLIVEAngola raises diesel price again to boost public coffers  BusinessLIVE

Angola, U.S. Set Course for Expanded Energy Cooperation During Meeting in Washington - African Energy ChamberAngola, U.S. Set Course for Expanded Energy Cooperation During Meeting in Washington  African Energy Chamber

Driving Angolan Hydrocarbon Production: bp Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Murray Auchincloss Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025 - ZAWYADriving Angolan Hydrocarbon Production: bp Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Murray Auchincloss Joins Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) 2025  ZAWYA

GPEI-From fighting polio to responding to cholera: Angola uses existing infrastructure to save lives - Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)GPEI-From fighting polio to responding to cholera: Angola uses existing infrastructure to save lives  Global Polio Eradication Initiative (GPEI)

Angola deports Tanzanian political leaders, others - VOA AfricaAngola deports Tanzanian political leaders, others  VOA Africa

Angola crowned champions of COSAFA region for second year in a row - cafonline.comAngola crowned champions of COSAFA region for second year in a row  cafonline.com

The Mennonite Colony That Made a Deal With a Diamond Company - The New York TimesThe Mennonite Colony That Made a Deal With a Diamond Company  The New York Times

Angola: El Niño impact assessment highlights, May 2024 - ReliefWebAngola: El Niño impact assessment highlights, May 2024  ReliefWeb

Ali Bongo: Gabon's ousted ex-president and family arrive in Angola - BBCAli Bongo: Gabon's ousted ex-president and family arrive in Angola  BBC

From Uganda to Angola, Africa’s refugees face soaring hunger, shrinking aid - UN World Food ProgrammeFrom Uganda to Angola, Africa’s refugees face soaring hunger, shrinking aid  UN World Food Programme

Angola faces pressure from oil-rich Cabinda exclave - DWAngola faces pressure from oil-rich Cabinda exclave  DW

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

COSAFA U-20: Zambia’s plan was to unsettle Angola - Nthala - Pan-Africa FootballCOSAFA U-20: Zambia’s plan was to unsettle Angola - Nthala  Pan-Africa Football

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

UNICEF Angola Humanitarian Situation Report No. 8 (Cholera) 19 May to 02 June - ReliefWebUNICEF Angola Humanitarian Situation Report No. 8 (Cholera) 19 May to 02 June  ReliefWeb

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

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

New WHO Representative in Angola Presents Diplomatic Credentials - WHO | Regional Office for AfricaNew WHO Representative in Angola Presents Diplomatic Credentials  WHO | Regional Office for Africa

3 dead in Angola oil platform fire - Anadolu Ajansi3 dead in Angola oil platform fire  Anadolu Ajansi

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

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 under Lourenço. Towards a Negotiated Hegemony - IfriAngola under Lourenço. Towards a Negotiated Hegemony  Ifri

Marriott signs deal for first Sheraton in Angola - BizcommunityMarriott signs deal for first Sheraton in Angola  Bizcommunity

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

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

GRASSP: Angola - UnicefGRASSP: Angola  Unicef

Young Copper Queens thrash Angola 8-0 to book a place in the semifinals - ZamFootYoung Copper Queens thrash Angola 8-0 to book a place in the semifinals  ZamFoot

Surfing and selfies: Angola opens up to tourists - News24Surfing and selfies: Angola opens up to tourists  News24

Angola hosts U.S.-Africa summit amid calls to revive trade ties {Business Africa} - africanews.comAngola hosts U.S.-Africa summit amid calls to revive trade ties {Business Africa}  africanews.com

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