Angola Approves Tax Incentives for High-Risk Offshore Oil Blocks to Boost Investment

Angola grants new tax incentives for Chevron, TotalEnergies and BP oil blocks to attract upstream investment The Angolan government has approved additional tax incentives for four offshore oil blocks in a move aimed at attracting investment into areas considered to carry high operational complexity and significant geological risk. The decision was taken during an extraordinary session of the Council of Ministers held on Monday at the Presidential Palace, chaired by President João Lourenço. The measures

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Angola Restructures Eurobond Debt with $750 Million Buyback and New Long-Term Issuance

Angola Launches $750M Eurobond Buyback and Issues New Bonds to Extend Debt Maturities to 2031–2037 Angola has announced the results of its tender offer for its 2028 and 2029 Eurobonds, confirming plans to repurchase part of its outstanding debt while issuing new longer-dated bonds to ease near-term fiscal pressures. Under the transaction, the government will pay bondholders approximately $750 million to buy back portions of its external debt. The Southern African oil producer had invited

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BP to Invest $5 Billion in Angola’s Oil Sector Through Major Peace Project Expansion

BP Plans $5 Billion Investment to Boost Oil Production in Angola Through Peace Project British energy giant BP is planning to invest approximately US$5 billion in Angola’s oil sector through the development of the “Peace Project,” a major initiative expected to increase the country’s oil production capacity. The planned investment was one of the key topics discussed during a meeting between Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, and BP executives at

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Angola and Zambia Reaffirm Security and Economic Cooperation at Joint Defence and Security Meeting

Angola, Zambia Strengthen Defence and Trade Cooperation, Advance Lobito Corridor and Border Infrastructure Plans The Republic of Angola has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthening bilateral relations with Zambia, with a focus on regional stability, good neighbourliness, and expanded strategic cooperation. The position was outlined during the official opening of the Ministerial Meeting of the 34th Angola–Zambia Joint Permanent Commission on Defence and Security held in Luanda. Angola’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Téte António, said Angola’s

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Angola Oil Revenue Rises to $7.16 Billion in Q1 on Stronger Prices

Angola Oil Export Revenue Climbs 10% to $7.16B in Q1 2026 as Higher Brent Prices Boost Earnings Angola generated $7.16 billion from crude oil exports in the first quarter of 2026, representing a 10.18% increase compared to the same period in 2025, according to government data. The figures were presented by Secretary of State for Oil and Gas José Barroso during a quarterly review of the country’s oil and gas sector performance. Higher prices drive

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Lunda Norte Inaugurates Chitotolo Diamond Plant to Boost Production and Jobs

Angola Opens $9M Chitotolo Processing Plant in Lunda Norte, Raising Diamond Output Capacity by 140% The governor of Lunda Norte, Filomena Miza, has inaugurated the new Recovery and Processing Plant (CRP) of the Chitotolo Mining Company in a ceremony attended by the Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo. The new facility is expected to significantly increase diamond production capacity while creating additional employment opportunities in the province, supporting both local livelihoods

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Endiama and Rio Tinto Launch Chiri Mining Venture for Diamond Exploration in Angola’s Lunda Sul

Angola Launches Chiri Mining JV as Endiama and Rio Tinto Begin Diamond Exploration in Lunda Sul Angola’s state-owned Endiama and global mining company Rio Tinto have officially launched the Chiri Mining Company, a joint venture that will carry out diamond prospecting and exploration in the Lunda Sul province. The company was formally established during a ceremony attended by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, marking a new phase in the country’s

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DRC Signs Gold Supply Deal with UAE Firm to Expand Access to Global Bullion Markets

DR Congo Partners with UAE-Based Paradigm Holdings to Boost Gold Exports Through Dubai Trading Hub The government of the Democratic Republic of the Congo has signed a gold supply agreement with UAE-based Paradigm Holdings, marking a new step in efforts to expand the country’s access to international bullion markets through Dubai. The deal highlights the growing role of the United Arab Emirates as a key intermediary in global gold trade, connecting resource-rich African producers with

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Angola Advances $400 Million Debt-for-Education Swap to Strengthen Fiscal Stability and Social Investment

Angola to Finalize $400M Debt-for-Education Deal by June as Government Restructures Debt and Boosts Education Spending Angola is set to complete a $400 million debt-for-education swap by June, according to Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa, as the country intensifies efforts to manage its debt burden while increasing investment in social sectors, particularly education. The agreement, backed by guarantees from the World Bank, will be structured through a commercial bank tasked with executing the transaction,

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Botswana Deepens Economic Diversification with New Mining, Energy and Infrastructure Deals with Oman

Botswana signs strategic mineral, oil, and renewable energy agreements with Oman to diversify economy beyond diamonds Botswana has signed a series of agreements with Oman aimed at strengthening cooperation in mineral exploration, oil storage infrastructure, and renewable energy development, as the country accelerates efforts to diversify its economy beyond diamonds. The agreements were concluded during a state visit to Oman by President Duma Boko, where he held talks with Sultan Haitham bin Tariq. According to

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