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The Nigeria Wheelchair Basketball Team is departing for Angola to compete in the qualifiers for the Commonwealth Games.

A court in Luanda convicted 21 individuals for defrauding the Angolan state out of over 100 billion kwanzas in a major financial scandal, while six others were acquitted.

Angolan Minister Mário Oliveira highlighted the significance of the ANGEO-1 project in enhancing the country's space program during a ceremony in France.

Pope León XIV will make his third international trip to Africa, visiting Algeria, Cameroon, Angola, and Equatorial Guinea from April 13 to 23, engaging in various meaningful activities.

Religious leaders in Angola emphasize that Pope Leo XIV's upcoming visit will enhance cooperation and unity among Christian denominations in the country.

Energean plans to acquire Chevron's interests in two offshore oil blocks in Angola for $260 million, marking its entry into the West African oil market.

The article discusses how rising oil prices due to conflicts in the Middle East could benefit Angola's financial arrangements with Chinese lenders.

Energean has entered the Angolan market by acquiring stakes in offshore blocks previously owned by Chevron, aiming for long-term growth and expansion in West Africa.

Energean is entering the Angolan market by acquiring a 31% stake in Chevron's Block 14 and a 15.5% stake in Block 14K, marking a significant expansion into West Africa.

Angola is set to hold an election for the Attorney General position, but the result will not determine the actual appointee, as the President will make the final selection from the candidates.

Henry, the largest known elephant, was shot by big-game hunter Josef Fenikövi in 1955 and is now a display at The Smithsonian.

Werner Herzog's new documentary, 'Ghost Elephants', explores the elusive ghost elephants of Lisima in Angola, highlighting their potential link to the legendary elephant Henry.

Werner Herzog's latest documentary 'Ghost Elephants' explores deeper themes beyond just the search for the largest elephants in Angola.

A team of researchers from the State University of Campinas (Unicamp) is set to sequence 750 DNA samples collected from Angola to enhance the representation of African populations in global genetic databases.

Angola's President João Lourenço has enacted legislation that significantly restricts the operations of civil society organizations, raising concerns about freedom of expression and association.

A technical opinion confirmed property ownership in Luanda, but Angola's Cadastral Institute concealed this information, revealing issues in land management and property rights.

The new NGO law in Angola has raised concerns among civil society as it creates a government-controlled oversight body to monitor NGO activities and funding ahead of the upcoming general elections.

Renowned Portuguese author António Lobo Antunes, a prominent voice in contemporary European literature, has passed away at the age of 83 in Lisbon.

Angola's tourism sector generated approximately 667 million dollars in 2025, highlighting significant growth in international arrivals and the hotel industry.

Angola's President João Lourenço is spearheading a campaign for the repatriation of assets linked to corruption, particularly targeting associates of the former Dos Santos regime, with Portugal already returning 3 million dollars.

Portuguese writer Gonçalo Tavares has been awarded the Formentor Prize 2026, recognizing his significant literary contributions.

Angola grapples with one of the highest teenage pregnancy rates globally, rooted in inadequate sexual education and overwhelming familial, social, and cultural pressures on young girls.

The 60th ITB Berlin travel fair will take place this year, bringing together tourism industry representatives for negotiations and discussions about the future of the industry.

Angola has secured a Chinese loan of $4.8 billion to finance a strategic oil refinery in Lobito, intertwining economic development with geopolitical dynamics in Central Africa.

The Carrinho Group issues a public statement denying serious allegations made by the Maka Angola portal regarding economic concentration and connections of the group.

Fifty years after its original release, the French label Jazzybell revives David Zé's masterpiece, a soundtrack of Angola's independence.

Angola's state oil company Sonangol is negotiating a $4.8 billion loan with Chinese institutions to fund a new refinery in Lobito, marking a significant shift in their borrowing practices since 2017.

The Chinese embassy in Angola has issued a warning to its nationals about the risks of illegal employment amid a crackdown by Angolan authorities.

Pope Leo XIV is scheduled to visit Algeria, Angola, Equatorial Guinea, and Cameroon from April 13-23, 2026, marking his first major overseas trip and a significant milestone in Catholic-Muslim relations.

Pope León XIV has announced his first significant international trip to Africa, visiting Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, and Equatorial Guinea from April 13 to 23.

The Angolan parliament has passed a bill that would grant the government extensive control over NGOs, prompting Human Rights Watch to urge the president to reject it in favor of international standards.

Porto Iracema das Artes in Ceará, Brazil, is now accepting registrations for its 14th edition of free creative laboratories in various artistic fields.

Angola is significantly impacting the diamond market, creating pressures for global traders.

Amnesty International reported that the phone of prominent Angolan journalist and activist Teixeira Candido was hacked in 2024 using the invasive spyware 'Predator', marking the first criminal confirmation of its use in Angola.

A senior Angolan journalist's phone was hacked using spyware linked to a former IDF official, highlighting growing concerns over surveillance targeting journalists.

Angolan journalist Teixeira Cândido was recently targeted with Predator spyware, raising concerns about press freedom and privacy in the country.

The article discusses the case of Venâncio Filipe Ngondo Lucungo, who was detained in Angola based on a brief excerpt from a speech, raising concerns about the government's use of security laws.

Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports, strengthening cooperation between the two countries.

Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement to exempt diplomats and government officials from visa requirements, facilitating official exchanges between the two nations.

Nigeria and Angola have entered into a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic and official passport holders to facilitate easier travel between the two countries.

Nigeria and Angola have signed a bilateral agreement to waive visa requirements for holders of diplomatic and official passports.

The Galinha D'Angola block attracted over 20,000 revelers to the streets of São José dos Campos for a family-friendly carnival celebration.

Nigeria and Angola have signed a visa exemption agreement for diplomatic passport holders to enhance diplomatic relations and facilitate official travel.

Three individuals, including a Nigerian and two Angolans, were arrested at Nigerian airports for trafficking cocaine, excreting a total of 236 wraps of the drug after their arrests.

The 2026 African Union Summit is opening in Addis Ababa, addressing significant challenges including conflict, climate extremes, and water resource management.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has accepted a ceasefire principle involving a freeze of military positions in the eastern region amid ongoing violence.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has agreed to a ceasefire and position freeze in its eastern regions following mediation by Angola.

The Democratic Republic of Congo has accepted a ceasefire proposal from Angola for conflict resolution in its eastern region.

Angola has proposed a ceasefire date of February 18 for the ongoing conflict involving the M23 rebel group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC).

Angola has proposed a ceasefire beginning Wednesday between Kinshasa's forces and the Rwanda-backed M23 armed group in eastern Democratic Republic of Congo.