O Presidente da República, João Lourenço, desloca-se, nesta sexta-feira, 4 de Setembro, à província do Cunene, onde vai cumprir uma intensa jornada de trabalho de dois dias. De acordo com o secretário do Presidente da República para os Assuntos de Comunicação Institucional e Imprensa, Luís Fernando, o programa de trabalho inclui a inauguração de uma […]
Angolan President João Lourenço has dismissed Gerson Vieira Miguel as Interior Ministry delegate and provincial commander of the National Police in Lunda-Norte. The removal came through a presidential decree signed this week. In a separate decree, Lourenço named commissioner Firmino Uyamba to take over both posts. The announcements gave no reason for the shake-up.
O Presidente do Conselho Superior da Magistratura Judicial (CSMJ), Norberto Sodré João, apelou aos magistrados judiciais e funcionários da Sala de Competência Genérica da Cacula, afecta ao Tribunal da Comarca de Quilengues, a trabalharem com rigor, ética, dedicação e, acima de tudo, a tratarem os cidadãos com dignidade. O apelo foi feito à margem da […]
O ministro das Relações Exteriores, Téte António, participa hoje, em São Tomé, na cerimónia solene de tomada de posse de Carlos Vila Nova, reeleito Presidente da República Democrática de São Tomé e Príncipe. Téte António encontra-se no país desde a noite desta Quarta-feira, onde participa no acto em representação do Presidente da República, João Lourenço. […]
Dan Driscoll, the US Army Secretary, resigned on Monday, August 31, handing his resignation to President Trump. The move came after months of friction with Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth. The Wall Street Journal reported that the disagreements were related to unspecified issues.
The new school year has started in Angola, but many children still lack classroom places. Despite government efforts, the shortage of schools remains severe in many parts of the country. Some kids will stay home with no hope of getting a spot.
Angola emphasizes its commitment to sovereignty and international law. The state views multilateral cooperation as a necessary tool to handle global geopolitical tensions. Such partnerships help nations navigate ongoing conflicts and inequality.
The President approved a 10-year urban development contract for the Chicala area in Luanda. The project, known as Projecto Lvndo, is valued at roughly 40 billion kwanzas. Lvndo Empreendimentos, S.A. will lead the development.
Angola's President João Lourenço named subcommissary Mateus de Lemos Rodrigues to head the National Police's institutional communication and press office. The appointment was made through a presidential decree.
Angola's President João Lourenço announced changes in the National Police and Armed Forces on Tuesday. Several generals and admirals were removed from their posts. The decree was published officially.
The Angolan government has approved spending of around 300 million euros for the design, construction, and equipping of academic facilities at the University of Luanda and the Institutes of Educational Sciences in Sumbe and Cabinda. The announcement was made in a note on the government's digital platforms. The funds will cover construction and related work.
The governor of Bengo province, Maria Antónia Nelumba, called for making social security more comprehensive, accessible, efficient, and closer to citizens. She spoke at the reopening of the provincial services of the National Social Security Institute (INSS) in Bengo. She emphasized the need for continued work in this direction.
Serbia has pledged its support for Angolan Josefa Sacko's candidacy for the position of Director-General of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The commitment was made by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić during a meeting with Angola's Foreign Minister Téte António. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
Serbia has pledged its support for Angolan Josefa Sacko's candidacy for the position of Director-General of the UN's Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO). The commitment was made by Serbian President Aleksandar Vučić during a meeting with Angola's Foreign Minister Téte António. The announcement was made by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
The political group PRA-JA Servir Angola is calling for a school system that takes in every child in the country. They say too many kids are still shut out of classrooms, and that access to education has to be treated as a basic right. The party is pressing the government to close that gap and make sure no child is left behind.
The political group PRA-JA Servir Angola is calling for every child to be brought into the country's education system. Their stance pushes for broader access to schooling, making sure no child is left out. The group's position signals a focus on educational inclusion as a key priority.
Angola's Minister of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security, Teresa Rodrigues Dias, said on Tuesday in Caxito that expanding social protection remains a top priority for the government. She spoke at the reopening of the INSS provincial services in Bengo. The minister stressed the commitment to this goal.
Angola's Minister of Public Administration, Labour and Social Security, Teresa Rodrigues Dias, reopened the provincial services of the National Social Security Institute (INSS) in Bengo. The ceremony took place in Caxito. The minister said the reopening fulfills a government commitment.
The President of the Supreme Court, Norberto Sodré João, will start a two-day working visit to Huíla province tomorrow. He plans to visit the municipalities of Lubango and Cacula. The visit is part of his agenda to oversee judicial activities in the region. A press release provided details.
Angola's Minister of Public Works, Carlos Alberto dos Santos, began a working visit to Cunene province on September 1st. The trip is meant to check on road conservation and improvement projects in the region. The focus is on upgrading the EN105 and other key routes.
Angola's Minister of Public Works visited Cunene province to check on road maintenance projects. He launched a conservation effort for the EN105 highway. The visit started early on September 1st.
More than 300 new public employees started work in Angola's Moxico Leste province on Monday. The governor presided over the ceremony and called on them to serve the public with dedication. The new hires will be assigned to provincial offices and two municipalities.
Angola's MPLA government, in power for 50 years, announced the start of niobium mining, which would put the country among only Brazil and Canada as producers. But the author criticizes the government for repeating old promises and refusing to release statistics on its poverty program. The piece calls it heavy demagoguery.
An extraordinary African Union summit in Luanda stressed the need to hold the organization's structures accountable for implementing decisions on peace and security. AU Commission chair Mahmoud Ali Youssouf made the remarks at the closing press conference. The meeting, the first dedicated solely to conflict prevention and resolution, drew representatives from 49 of 55 member states, though few heads of state attended.
Recent changes to taxi stops in Luanda, part of traffic management measures, have sparked concern among passengers, drivers, and others. Dário de Castro says he disagrees with how some measures are being implemented, especially the relocation of boarding points. He worries about the impact on urban mobility. The changes have not been well received.
Analyst and jurist Carlos Cabaça says he was removed from the commentator panel at Rádio MFM because of his critical positions. In a public note on Facebook, he claims the decision came from higher-ups and followed his outspoken views. Cabaça had been part of the panel since 2016.
In Luanda, the civic group FAZEMOS teamed up with Biblioteca 10 Padronizada to put on a solidarity show on August 29. The event raised donations for families of political prisoners. It mixed music, poetry, and culture, drawing artists and civic activists together for the cause.
Angola's foreign minister Téte António urged the African Union summit in Luanda to move from declarations to real solutions for Africa's crises. He spoke at the opening of the Executive Council meeting that prepares documents for the 21st extraordinary summit of heads of state. The summit is expected to address ongoing conflicts and challenges across the continent.
President José Maria Neves of Cabo Verde is calling for a deep reform of the African Union. Speaking in Luanda, he argued the organization must improve how it implements its decisions. His remarks came during a conference focused on preventing conflicts across Africa.
The fight for Cabinda's self-determination is at a critical turning point. After decades of ups and downs, the cause faces a complex geopolitical situation. Diplomatic stagnation and fragmented forces are holding it back. The author argues that the diaspora needs to make a strategic break to push the issue onto the international agenda.