Angolan President reaffirms support for Sahrawi people and their full right to sovereignty

Luanda (Angola), October 16, 2025 (SPS) – The President of Angola, Mr. João Lourenço, reaffirmed his support for the Sahrawi people and their full right to sovereignty over the territory of the Sahrawi Arab Democratic Republic. In a speech to the...

Namibian traders up against Angolan traders

Date: October 17, 2025 Staff Reporter DISSATISFACTION that has been simmering for quite a while about Angolan traders in northern Namibia was brought to a head this morning when Namibian informal traders took to the streets, demanding that the...

Govt vows action as Angolan street children crisis deepens

Observers have described their living conditions as a “humanitarian disaster in plain sight. The plight of hundreds of Angolan street children scattered across Windhoek and other Namibian towns has reached crisis levels – yet for months,...

“Vocations fair” Set to Crown Mission Month in Angola’s Catholic Archdiocese of Luanda

“It’s there that young people will listen to testimonies, discover the charisms of different congregations, and perhaps take the first step toward answering God’s call already echoing in their hearts,” Fr. Dala explained. The day will begin with...

CHOGM in Samoa a chance for member states to witness the effect of Climate change

By Pita Ligaiula in Luanda, Angola Samoa’s hosting the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) in 2024 is an opportunity for the island nation to showcase to the world the effect of climate change facing the Pacific. CHOGM will bring...

Angolan police honoured for fighting cross-border crime

Date: October 14, 2025 AWARDED: A number of Angolan police officers in the Cunene province were this weekend given awards for their outstanding performance in combating and preventing cross-border crime. The ceremony, held in the riverside village...

Angolan chair provides new angle on Regency

Africa Intelligence Brief - October 17, 2025

(MENAFN- The Rio Times) Cairo advanced“day-after” Gaza planning and contractor pre-qualification. Morocco's OCP deepened its partnerships with India across the phosphate value chain. Nigeria activated rules to guarantee domestic crude for local...

Scots mine-clearing charity heading to Gaza to clear streets of death

Halo Trust in the Gaza strip. A Scots-based mine-clearing charity backed by Princess Diana is to send experts to Gaza within weeks to search the warzone for leftover explosives. The Halo Trust, which deactivates explosives in countries facing the...

Scots heroes will educate Gaza communities in how to keep safe and avoid danger

The HALO Trust working on clearing mines (Image: Getty Images) As thousands of Gazans begin to make their journeys back to their homes following the ceasefire, many know they may find nothing but rubble. However, The Halo Trust, an organisation...

Africa’s Trade Corridors Offers Chances of Investment

(MENAFN) Trade routes across Africa present remarkable prospects for investors by integrating capital, skilled labor, expertise, and technological advancement. These corridors serve as crucial hubs where various resources converge to stimulate...

2026 WCQ: Super Eagles arrive in Uyo after aircraft scare in Luanda

Players and officials of the Super Eagles have finally landed safely in Uyo, Akwa Ibom. This follows a frightening mid-air incident, which forced the delegation to make an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, on their chartered flight. According...

Valuejet Sends Another Aircraft To Luanda For S’Eagles

The stranded Super Eagles are expected to still arrive in Nigeria in the early hours of Sunday, October 12. Super Eagles Media Officer, Promise Eforge, revealed on Saturday night that the entire contingent was okay despite the experience. The...

Flight scare for Super Eagles as aircraft develops mid-air fault, lands safely in Luanda

An aircraft conveying Nigeria's Super Eagles from Polokwane, South Africa, to Uyo, Akwa Ibom State, for their crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier made an emergency landing in Luanda, Angola, on Saturday afternoon. The Value Jet-operated flight,...

Mombasa United squeeze win against Luanda Villa

Mombasa United extended their impressive start to the National Super League (NSL) campaign with a hard-fought 1-0 victory over Luanda Villa at Mbaraki Stadium, marking their third consecutive win of the season. The only goal of the match came in...

TAAG to Transfer All International Flights to New Luanda Airport

TAAG Angola Airlines has confirmed the full transfer of its international flight operations to the new Dr. António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ), effective October 19, 2025. The new airport, located in Bom Jesus, Icolo, and Bengo...

TAAG Set To Complete Move To Angola’s New Luanda Airport

TAAG Angola Airlines will complete its transition to the new António Agostinho Neto International Airport (NBJ) on Oct. 19, officially moving all remaining operations from Luanda’s 4 de Fevereiro International Airport (LAD). The relocation marks...

CineEco kicks off in Seia with a day dedicated to the Angolan musician Victor Gama

Victor Gama will perform at the Cineteatro de Seia with his project “tectonik.Tombwa,” continuing the interrupted research of Angolan anthropologist Augusto Zita N’Gonguenho. The show, which blends African polyrhythm, electronics, and contemporary...

Angolan authority clears Newco’s R23.3bn takeover bid for Barloworld

Angola’s competition authority has given unconditional approval for the implementation of Newco’s offer to acquire industrial equipment company Barloworld. This completes the requirement for Angolan competition clearance under the conditions of...

Angolans remember Raul Diaz-Arguelles with admiration

This remark was made by Natasha Diaz-Arguelles, the daughter of the man who was the first chief of the Cuban military mission in Angola, when she received, on his behalf, the commemorative medal for the 50th anniversary of national independence,...