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Zambia’s Ambassador Attends Angola Diplomatic New Year Ceremony, Strengthening Bilateral Ties

Zambia Ambassador in Angola Attends Diplomatic New Year Ceremony, Boosts Regional Cooperation Zambia’s Ambassador to the Republic of Angola, His Excellency Reverend Dr. Elias Munshya, attended the New Year Greetings Ceremony of the Diplomatic Corps hosted by Angolan President João Lourenço in Luanda. The ceremony, held at the Protocol Complex of the Angolan Presidency, brought together members of the diplomatic community accredited to Angola. During the event, President Lourenço reaffirmed Angola’s commitment to peace, regional

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Local Economy Governance Oil

President Lourenço Pushes Angola’s Oil Expansion as Experts Urge Faster Economic Diversification

João Lourenço Highlights Angola’s Oil Sector Progress; Experts Call for Acceleration Amid Global Energy Transition Luanda, Angola — In his State of the Nation Address marking the opening of the 2025–2026 parliamentary year, President João Lourenço outlined the progress achieved through ongoing reforms in Angola’s oil and gas sector, emphasizing the country’s commitment to energy development and economic diversification. The President highlighted the successful implementation of the 2019–2025 Oil Concession Allocation Strategy, which has already

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DRC and Angola Strengthen Ties to Promote Security and Economic Growth in the Great Lakes Region

DRC Prime Minister and Angolan President Forge Strategic Partnership to Boost Stability and Trade in Central Africa The Prime Minister of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC), Judith Suminwa Tuluka, held high-level talks with Angolan President João Lourenço, who also serves as the African Union Chairperson. The discussions centered on enhancing security in the Great Lakes region and deepening economic cooperation, signaling a shared commitment to establishing their bilateral relationship as a pillar of stability

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Zambia Secures $30.1 Million in Trade Deals to Boost Angola Partnerships at FILDA 2025

Zambian Firms Seal $30.1 Million in Deals at Angola’s FILDA Trade Fair Luanda — The Zambian Development Agency (ZDA) has announced that Zambian companies secured an estimated US$30.1 million in trade deals during the 40th Edition of the Angola International Trade Fair (FILDA 2025). The agreements reflect growing interest from Zambian businesses in expanding partnerships with Angolan companies across multiple sectors. In a statement released Monday, the ZDA confirmed that 20 Zambian companies participated in

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Angola’s President Calls for Stronger US-Africa Trade Ties

Angolan President João Lourenço emphasized the importance of strengthening US-Africa trade relations during a high-level summit in Luanda last week. He called for a shift from aid-based engagement to mutually beneficial trade and investment, urging a reassessment of existing US tariffs on African exports. President Lourenço stressed that Africa offers far more than traditional sectors like oil and mineral extraction. He encouraged US companies to explore high-potential industries such as automotive manufacturing, shipbuilding, tourism, cement

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Local Governance Oil

Angola Maintains Salary Commitments Despite Falling Oil Prices, Says Finance Minister

The recent decline in international oil prices—now below the benchmark set in Angola’s 2025 State Budget—will not impact the government’s ability to pay public sector salaries. This assurance was given by Finance Minister Vera Daves de Sousa, who emphasized the state’s ongoing commitment to financial obligations, both domestic and international. “Since becoming Finance Minister, our focus has consistently been to safeguard salaries and honor our commitments to international and local creditors, as well as financial

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Tanzania and Angola Deepen Energy Ties with President Hassan’s Visit to Luanda Refinery

Tanzania’s President Samia Suluhu Hassan paid an official visit to Angola’s Luanda Refinery in April 2025, highlighting growing cooperation between the two nations, particularly in the energy sector. Hosted by Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, the tour offered President Hassan a firsthand look at the refinery’s operations, including its refining processes, modern technologies, and ongoing expansion efforts. The visit also featured high-level discussions focused on knowledge exchange, investment opportunities, and

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Local Governance

Minister Diamantino Pedro Azevedo Named “African Minister of the Year 2024”

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Petroleum, and Gas, Diamantino Pedro Azevedo, has been named “African Minister of the Year 2024” by Leadership Magazine, a UK-based publication. According to sources from Jornal Economia & Finanças in the editorial office of Leadership Magazine, the official announcement is expected in the coming hours or within a few days. Minister Azevedo won the “African Government Minister of the Year 2024” category, competing against ministers from Nigeria, Rwanda, and Djibouti.

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Biden’s First Visit to Angola to Strengthen U.S. Ties with Sub-Saharan Africa

Outgoing U.S. President Joe Biden is making a historic visit to Angola, fulfilling a pledge to strengthen U.S. ties with sub-Saharan Africa as competition with China intensifies. Biden, the first U.S. president to visit Angola since its independence in 1975, will spend three days in Luanda, from Monday to Wednesday, discussing economic, political, and cultural partnerships. The visit honors a promise Biden made in 2022 to engage more closely with Africa. Originally scheduled for October,

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Local Gas Governance Oil

Vice President Urges Greater Gender Equality in Angola’s Oil, Gas, and Mining Sectors

The Vice President of Angola, Esperanca da Costa, emphasized the importance of gender equality in the oil, gas, and minerals sectors during the opening of the “Women in Mining, Oil & Gas” conference. She urged companies operating in these industries to intensify their efforts to enhance women’s participation. In her remarks, da Costa highlighted that estimates from the country’s regulatory agency and other stakeholders indicate that women currently make up only about 14% of the

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