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June 17, 2026, 3:25 pm
Angola and Canada Strengthen Bilateral Cooperation
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Angolan Foreign Minister, Téte António, and the Canadian Foreign Minister, Anita Indira Anand, led delegations that held official talks on Monday, in Ottawa, within the framework of bilateral cooperation.
Luanda Hosts SADC 'S Meeting On Legislative Harmonization
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The National Assembly of Angola is hosting the meeting of the Regional Parliamentary Commission for the Supervision of Model Laws (CPRFLM), dedicated to monitoring the adequacy of the legal and legislative framework to the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Model Laws on HIV/AIDS, early marriage involving minors, and gender-based violence.
Postgraduate Course in Public Procurement Starts in Luanda
- [ANGOP] Talatona -- The 3rd edition of the postgraduate course in Public Procurement, promoted by the National Institute of Public Administration (ENAPP), started on Monday in Luanda, with the aim of qualifying professionals and strengthening transparency in public management.
Corn Leads Production in Gambos Agricultural Campaign
- [ANGOP] Gambos -- Corn was the main agricultural product harvested in the 2nd phase of the 2025/2026 agricultural campaign in the municipality of Gambos, southern Huíla Province, last May, with 12,000 tons out of the 16,861 tons of various products harvested from 31,000 hectares.
Outbreak - Municipality of Ambriz Reinforces Cholera Prevention Measures
- [ANGOP] Caxito -- The municipal administrator of Ambriz, province of Bengo, António Francisco Tingão Mateus, assured on Monday (15) that local authorities are keeping the cholera situation under control, despite the recent registration of five suspected and confirmed cases of the disease in some localities of the municipality.
Angola and Brazil Discuss Bilateral Cooperation
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The secretary of State for International Cooperation and Angolan Communities, Domingos Vieira Lopes, received on Monday (15), the Brazilian ambassador, Eugênia Barthelmess, with whom he discussed strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Cabinda With 14 Electoral Registration Posts
- [ANGOP] Cabinda -- The governor of Cabinda, Suzana de Abreu, announced on Monday that the province has 14 posts for updating the Electoral Register.
FIFA World Cup 2026 - Angolan Referee Debuts On Austria-Jordan Match
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola assistant referee Jerson Emiliano will officiate his first match at the 2026 FIFA World Cup on Wednesday (17) morning, in the first match of Group J between Austria and Jordan, taking place in San Francisco, United States of America.
Minister of Health Reiterates Commitment to Specialized Training
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan Health Minister Sílvia Lutucuta reaffirmed today in Luanda that investing in specialized training for professionals in the sector represents a decisive step towards building a modern, efficient National Emergency Medical System prepared for current challenges.
President João Lourenço Appoints New Deputy-Governor for Malanje
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço stated on Monday in Luanda that the appointment of Joana Tomás to the position of deputy-governor of Malanje for political, economic and social affairs aims to raise the levels of local governance.
Angola and Serbia Set New Era of Strategic Partnership
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola and Serbia have recently taken concrete steps toward consolidating their strategic partnership, which gained new momentum with President João Lourenço's state visit to this European country.
Musicians Undergo Surgery in Lubango After Car Accident
- [ANGOP] Lubango -- Singers Mirelson King and João Lourenço do Kuduro are due to undergo surgery in the coming hours at Lubango Central Hospital following a road accident that took place in Lubango,central Huila province.
Namibe Governor Urges Citizens to Update Voter Registration Information
- [ANGOP] Moçâmedes -- The Namibe governor Archer Mangueira, urged Angolan citizens today, Monday, in Moçâmedes, to update their electoral data in order to exercise their constitutional right to vote.
Over 16 Million Citizens Expected to Update Voter Registration
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Minister of Territorial Administration, Daniel Félix Neto, reaffirmed on Monday in Luanda that the updating of the electoral register has begun throughout the country to validate data from more than 16 million adult citizens, in preparation for the 2027 general elections.
Angola's Garbage Tax, Imported Folly
- [Maka] A Disguised Tax
Angolan Health Authorities Deny Mpox Cases in Icolo & Bengo Province
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The Ministry of Health has denied the existence of any positive cases of Mpox in the Sequele satellite town, province of Icolo e Bengo.
All in Place for Angotic 2026 to Kick Off
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- Luanda hosts as of Thursday (11) the 6th Edition of the Angola International Forum on Information and Communication Technologies (ANGOTIC), repositioning the country at the center of innovation and the digital economy of the African continent.
Huíla Provincial Govt Launches Cancer Screening Program
- [ANGOP] Lubango -- The government of the southern province of Huíla launched on Tuesday (09) a screening and early diagnosis program for breast and cervical cancer, to strengthen prevention and reduce mortality associated with these diseases.
Health Sector Gains 147 New Specialist Doctors
- [ANGOP] Talatona -- The Ministry of Health (MINSA) awarded, on Wednesday (10) in Luanda, certificates to 147 specialist doctors from health units in the provinces of Luanda, Bengo, and Icolo & Bengo, as part of the Human Resources Training Program for Universal Health Coverage (PFRHS).
Government Reaffirms Commitment to Young People's Inclusion
- [ANGOP] Cazombo -- The Secretary of State for Youth, Dalina Bragança, reaffirmed on Wednesday the government's commitment to continue promoting policies for productive inclusion of young people, through youth cooperativism and the creation of micro and small economic initiatives.
Angola Reaches 70 Percent Vaccination Coverage - Health Ministry
- [ANGOP] Luanda -The National Public Health Director, Helga Freitas said on Tuesday in Luanda that vaccination coverage in Angola has reached 70% thanks to the government's efforts to ensure the acquisition and distribution of vaccines throughout the national territory.
Huambo At Angotic2026 With 10 Exhibitors and 14 Technological Projects
- [ANGOP] Huambo -- The central province of Huambo will participate in ANGOTIC 2026 with 10 exhibitors and 14 projects related to new information and communication technologies, said the director of the local Office of Registries and Administrative Modernization, Adelino Tchitau, on Monday (8).
Namibian Ambassador Highlights Investment in the Cafu Canal
- [ANGOP] Ondjiva -- Namibian ambassador Leonard Lipumbu highlighted on Monday (8) in Ondjiva, Angola's southern Cunene Province, the importance of the Cunene River Water Transfer System in the Cafu region, aimed at combating drought and stimulating irrigated agriculture.
Livestock and Technology Fair a New Feature At Expo-Bié
- [ANGOP] Cuito -- The Provincial Government of Bié launched this Tuesday the third edition of Expo-Bié, with a more comprehensive and innovative dimension, introducing, for the first time, a livestock and technology fair.
Over 200 Children March Against Violence in Matala Municipality
- [ANGOP] Matala -- A total of 250 children from the municipality of Matala, in the southern province of Huíla, marched on Sunday (07) against acts of child violence, in an event promoted by the local administration.
Health Screening Serves Over 300 Patients in Cangandala
- [ANGOP] Malanje -- Three hundred and five people were seen over the weekend in the municipality of Cangandala during a campaign of free medical consultations, promoted by the Students' Association of the Faculty of Medicine of Malanje Province.
Head of State Leaves for Serbia
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- President João Lourenço traveled on Monday (08) to Serbia, for an official visit at the invitation of his counterpart, Aleksandar Vucic, within the framework of strengthening bilateral cooperation.
Angolan Football Federation Pays Tribute to Media Minister
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The minister of Telecommunications, Information Technologies and Mass Media, Mário Oliveira, on Sunday in Luanda was awarded a certificate of merit by the Angolan Football Federation (FAF), in recognition of his support for the first edition of the sector's futsal tournament.
Semba Kids Entertain First Lady of the Republic and the Audience At the Kanuca Show
- [ANGOP] Luanda -- The First Lady of the Republic, Ana Dias Lourenço, attended on Sunday (06), as guest of honor, the Kanuca Show, held on the Luanda Boulevard, during which she was enchanted by the exhibition of the Semba Kids project.
