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Italy’s CDP Grants €250 Million Loan to AFC for African Infrastructure and Energy Projects

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC) has secured a €250 million (approximately USD 289.2 million) 10-year term loan from Cassa Depositi e Prestiti (CDP), Italy’s national promotional and development finance institution. The announcement was made on Friday, June 20, 2025. The financing will be directed toward infrastructure and renewable energy projects across the continent, with a particular emphasis on the Lobito Corridor—an ambitious rail project intended to boost trade and connectivity in Southern and Central Africa. The

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Local News Renewable Energy

Cuito Photovoltaic Plant to Begin Operations in July

The Cuito photovoltaic power plant, located in Angola’s Bié Province, is set to begin producing electricity in July, according to an announcement by the provincial governor, Celeste Adolfo. Speaking at the opening of the first ordinary meeting of the Social Concertation Council last Friday, the governor confirmed that the 14.6-megawatt facility is now complete and undergoing final technical tests before going live. Quoted by Angop, Governor Adolfo noted that the plant’s official delivery to the

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Diamonds Economy Local News

African Nations Sign Luanda Agreement to Protect and Promote Natural Diamonds

On Wednesday, several African countries signed the “Luanda Agreement,” a commitment to defend and promote natural diamonds. Under this pact, the signatory nations agreed to contribute 1 percent of their annual revenues from diamond sales to fund a global marketing initiative for the sector. The agreement was signed by the ministers of mineral resources from Angola, South Africa, Botswana, Namibia, and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DR Congo)—all key diamond-producing countries. The announcement was made

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Mining Projects Local News

Angola to Begin Copper Output at Mavoio Mine in September

The Mavoio copper mine, located in the municipality of Maquela do Zombo in Angola’s Uíge Province, is set to begin operations this September, entering its first phase of production with an expected output of 2,500 tons of copper per day. This marks a significant step for the country’s mining industry and regional development. According to a statement from the provincial government of Uíge, the mine has a total exploration capacity of 4,000 tons per day.

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Diamonds Local News

Angola Vows to Protect Natural Diamond Interests Amid De Beers Stake Sale

Angola is closely monitoring the ongoing restructuring of diamond giant De Beers, following the announcement that Anglo American—its majority shareholder—is planning to sell its 85% stake. The Angolan government is actively engaging with partners to prevent the company from being taken over by parties that lack a genuine interest in the future of natural diamonds. This assurance was given on Thursday by Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, during remarks at Endiama’s

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Local News Oil

Azevedo Criticizes OPEC as Angola Pursues Independent Energy and Investment Strategy

Angola’s Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Diamantino Azevedo, strongly criticized the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) on Thursday, describing Angola’s experience in the group as negative and unsustainable for the country’s long-term interests. Speaking in Luanda following a presentation on the international diamond industry, Azevedo stated, “OPEC is a cartel — whether we like it or not — and like all cartels, it operates through imposed quotas. Angola wasn’t setting the

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Diamonds Economy Local News

Martin Rapaport Urges Angola to Build Strong Diamond Brand and Negotiate U.S. Tariffs

International diamond expert Martin Rapaport emphasized on Thursday in Luanda the importance of Angola establishing a strong global brand for its diamonds and actively negotiating trade tariffs with the United States. Speaking to Lusa about the potential for increased diamond exports to the U.S. — following the replacement of former Russian partner Alrosa with Taaden, a company owned by the Sovereign Fund of the Sultanate of Oman — Rapaport stated that “the issue of sanctions

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Local Economy News Oil

Oil Price Surge Offers Budgetary Relief, Says Minister of Economic Coordination

The Minister of State for Economic Coordination, José de Lima Massano, has acknowledged that the recent increase in global oil prices is easing pressure on Angola’s public finances and will help sustain the main projects outlined in the 2025 General State Budget (OGE). When questioned about the impact of rising crude prices, Massano emphasized that it is “too early to draw definitive conclusions.” However, he noted that oil prices are approaching the $70 per barrel

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International News Oil

Ethiopia Joins Africa’s Oil Exporting Nations with Historic Crude Debut

A new chapter is unfolding in Africa’s energy sector as Ethiopia prepares to join the ranks of oil-exporting nations. In a landmark move, the country is set to launch its first-ever crude oil exports this September, marking a significant step forward in its economic development and energy independence. The announcement was made by Ethiopian Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed, who confirmed that petroleum exports will commence in September, according to the local media outlet Ethio Negari.

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International Gas News

Egypt Awards Six New Gas Exploration Blocks to Boost Sector Investment

The Egyptian Natural Gas Holding Company (EGAS) has awarded six new oil and gas exploration blocks to a group of international energy companies, marking a strategic push to attract more foreign investment into the country’s natural gas sector. The awarded areas include four offshore blocks in the Mediterranean Sea, offered through the 2024 international bid round via the Egypt Upstream Gateway (EUG), and two onshore blocks located in the Nile Delta and North Sinai. These

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