Angola

At least seventeen people died and thirty-five were injured in 129 incidents across Angola over the weekend, according to the Civil Protection and Fire Service (SPCB).

Angolan President João Lourenço congratulated the people and Government of Cabo Verde on the country's 50th Anniversary of national independence. The celebration was marked on Sunday.

Angola initiates the IPO roadshow for Unitel, selling 15% of the telecom company seized from Isabel dos Santos on the Luanda exchange.

The United States has withdrawn most forces deployed for a May operation against Islamic State militants in Nigeria, now providing intelligence support at Nigeria's request. The operation killed ISIS second-in-command Abu-Bilal al-Minuki and degraded the group's leadership, with AFRICOM highlighting the partnership as a model for African security cooperation.

The UN warned that the ongoing Ebola outbreak in Central Africa could cost $3.6 billion and hundreds of thousands of jobs, with the Bundibugyo strain—lacking a vaccine or treatment—having infected 1,300 people and killed over 300 in DR Congo since May 15. The outbreak risks spreading to Rwanda and Angola, compounded by dwindling medical supplies and vaccine delays.

Angola is selling stakes in its major state-owned companies, including Unitel and Sonangol, as part of a privatization effort aimed at reducing economic dependence on oil.

Members of Angola's National Assembly rejected an urgent debate on rising international oil prices and alleged fuel shortages. The rejection occurred on Thursday in Luanda.

Eastern Angola's highlands, particularly the Moxico provinces, remain understudied due to decades of isolation caused by the country's prolonged civil war. The region is noted for its biodiversity, culture, and historical significance, with Angola's political history contributing to its isolation.

Rwanda's RSSB Tigers won the 2026 Basketball Africa League, defeating Angola's Petro de Luanda 90-88 in Kigali. The NBA-backed league attracted record crowds during the event.

Music distributors are connecting Brazil, Portugal, and Portuguese-speaking Africa into a unified market. ONErpm, a firm that succeeded in Brazil’s streaming market, is opening an office in Luanda, Angola’s capital, while Apple Music highlighted Luanda in its 2026 Africa Month programming.

Angola's Lobito railway has received its first copper shipment from Congo since floods disrupted the line, reviving the West's primary route for African critical minerals. The reopening marks a recovery of the mineral transportation corridor after previous closures.

A potential US-Iran agreement could lead to the Strait of Hormuz reopening, potentially lowering energy, fertilizer, and food prices in Africa. Oil exporters like Nigeria and Angola may face reduced revenue as a result.

A 19-year-old Tangipahoa Parish Jail inmate, Donnie Stevenson, escaped from the courthouse by climbing over a gate, prompting a 30-minute search before he was found hiding under a truck. Stevenson, awaiting trial for first-degree rape and other charges, has a prior escape incident in December, and a deputy was placed on leave as investigations continue.

France’s digital interference watchdog, Viginum, linked Israeli company BlackCore to online influence campaigns targeting elections and political figures in France, Scotland, Angola, Togo, and New York City. The report details the use of automated accounts, data leaks, and fabricated allegations against individuals like John Swinney and candidates from La France Insoumise, with similar methods found in New York City’s municipal elections, though sponsors remain unclear.

Angola's oil export revenue decreased by 22% to $24.4 billion in 2025 due to weakened crude prices. The decline highlights the need for diversification in Africa's second-largest oil producer.

France's disinformation detection service Viginum accuses Israeli firm BlackCore of interfering in France's March local elections, as well as in New York City and Scotland, and of operating in Angola and Togo. The allegations involve election meddling by BlackCore.

An Israeli tech firm, BlackCore, is accused of interfering in elections in Scotland and New York, as well as targeting left-wing candidates in France's 2026 municipal elections. The firm's activities were identified by France's disinformation detection service, Viginum, and are under investigation by French prosecutors and domestic intelligence agencies.

At least 100 people with albinism participated in a skin cancer screening campaign at the Comandante Raul Arguelles General Hospital in Cuanza-Sul province, Angola.

The Angolan Health Ministry (MINSA) has trained over 660 healthcare professionals in hospital management, health statistics, and data analysis to enhance healthcare facility governance and service quality.

Africa CDC warns ten additional African countries are at risk as the Ebola outbreak spreads. Uganda confirms new cases, while three Red Cross volunteers died in eastern DR Congo. Attacks on Ebola treatment centers in Mongbwalu and Rwampara forced suspected cases to flee.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's tough-on-crime policies, including harsher penalties for minors and reduced parole opportunities, are projected to increase prison populations and taxpayer costs. His proposed $798 million corrections budget reflects a 9% rise in spending, driven by longer inmate stays and aging, sicker prisoners due to policy changes like eliminating medical parole.

Louisiana Governor Jeff Landry's tough-on-crime policies are expected to significantly increase the state's prison population and corrections costs, with a proposed $798 million budget representing a 9% increase. The policies include lowering the age of adult criminal responsibility to 17, reducing parole rates to a 20-year low, and eliminating medical parole, with experts predicting the prison population could double by 2034.

Angola's minerals minister announced the country will attract mining investment through favorable conditions rather than implementing export restrictions or quotas like other African nations. Angola is also pursuing a minority stake in De Beers that would grant it board representation, while Botswana separately seeks a majority stake in the diamond company.

The IMF warns that demand for Angola's bonds may decrease if a war with Iran continues. The National Bank of Angola is monitoring the situation. A prolonged conflict could negatively impact Angola's economy.

Africa's newest oil refinery has started operating to supply fuel for Angola. The refinery is located in Cabinda and will play a key role in meeting the country's fuel demands. This development is expected to have a significant impact on Angola's energy sector.

Pope Leo XIV's Africa trip highlighted his criticism of 'tyrants' and 'corruption,' with his messages gaining global attention amid U.S. political tensions. The Vatican clarified his remarks focused on African issues, not U.S. President Trump, though his prior criticism of Trump's Iran war rhetoric fueled speculation.

Pope Leo visited Angola as part of his Africa tour, urging the country to overcome divisions from its war-torn history and 'build hope' during a large Mass. He emphasized moving beyond past conflicts to foster unity and optimism.

Pope Leo XIV stated that engaging in debates with President Trump is 'not in my interest at all' during a flight to Angola. The comment followed coverage of his recent speech in Cameroon, where he criticized those who 'manipulate religion.'

Pope Leo stated he has 'not my interest at all' in debating Donald Trump. The comment was made during his journey aboard the papal plane to Angola.

Pope Leo XIV, during his African tour, stated he has no interest in debating U.S. President Donald Trump over the Iran war but emphasized his commitment to preaching peace. Trump had criticized Leo's peace message on social media, while the Vatican clarified the Pope's focus is on global conflicts, not just Iran.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated Mass in Cameroon ahead of his trip to Angola, urging 'structures of solidarity' to support marginalized communities. The visit included 200,000 attendees, including President Paul Biya, and addressed youth disillusionment and elite exploitation in Cameroon. Angola, recovering from a 27-year civil war, is set to host the Pope next.

Pope Leo is set to visit Angola, a fossil fuel-rich African nation, marking his first visit as the third pontiff to do so after John Paul II in 1992 and Benedict XVI in 2009. The trip coincides with a reported clash involving U.S. President Donald Trump.

Pope Leo XIV is set to visit the Church of Our Lady of Muxima in Angola, a site historically linked to the trans-Atlantic slave trade. The 16th-century church, built by Portuguese colonizers, was used to baptize enslaved Africans before their forced transport to the Americas. The visit highlights the complex relationship between Catholicism and colonialism, with the Pope's own American heritage adding symbolic weight to the pilgrimage.

Pope Leo visited Angola for the third leg of his African tour, following a mass in Cameroon attended by approximately 120,000 people. The trip was highlighted in reports by CBS News' Chris Livesay and Washington Post religion reporter Michelle Boorstein, with the title noting an open clash between Pope Leo and Trump.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass attended by thousands in Cameroon on the third day of his visit, which precedes his trip to Angola on Saturday.

Pope Leo XIV celebrated an open-air Mass in Cameroon, drawing thousands of attendees. He is on the third day of his visit before traveling to Angola on Saturday.

Pope Leo XIV made his first papal visit to Algeria, marking the start of an 11-day African tour that includes Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea. The trip underscores Africa's increasing significance to the Catholic Church's global priorities.

Pope Leo XIV began an 11-day African tour in Algeria, advocating for peace and addressing neocolonialism amid tensions with U.S. President Donald Trump over the Iran conflict. The visit highlights Christian-Muslim coexistence in Algeria and ties his peace appeals to the nation's struggle for independence from France.

Flooding in Angola has disrupted traffic on the Lobito Rail, impacting exports. The Lobito Atlantic Railway, a critical infrastructure for exports, is experiencing delays due to the weather event.

Pope Leo begins a four-country Africa tour starting in Algeria, with additional visits to Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea over an 11-day trip. The pilgrimage highlights interfaith and humanitarian engagement across the continent.