AGP Executive Report

Angola-Serbia Diplomacy: President João Lourenço arrived in Belgrade for a three-day official visit that could unlock new economic deals, with ten cooperation agreements expected and a business forum aimed at boosting investment and trade. Digital Inclusion Push: Angola’s government reiterated its commitment to expanding digital access, highlighting projects like “Ilumina Angola” and partnerships with telecoms and tech firms to digitise services. Climate & Energy Focus: The environment ministry stressed methane cuts as a priority, pointing to PLANAREM and stronger monitoring across oil and gas, agriculture, waste and energy. Tax Incentives Debate: Angola reported fiscal incentives rising sharply to 2.98 trillion kwanzas (2018-2024), while the IMF-backed push continues to improve revenue mobilisation. Public Health Response: Banco de Fomento Angola and WHO expanded support for cholera treatment, backing supplies and beds for hard-hit provinces. Conservation & Culture: UAN’s botanical garden entered a new conservation phase with 520 seedlings planted, while Lubango hosted an African Fashion Show spotlighting young designers.

Diplomacy: Angola’s President João Lourenço is set to travel to Serbia for an official visit starting Monday, with meetings, a bilateral forum and cooperation agreements expected in Belgrade. Public Health: Angola is among countries flagged in a temporary visa restriction move tied to the Ebola outbreak, while UNICEF is scaling up Ebola response supplies in the region and BFA and WHO have partnered to strengthen Angola’s cholera response. Sports & Culture: Angola’s First Lady attended the Kanuca Show featuring the Semba Kids project, aimed at bringing Semba into schools, and the Angolan Football Federation says preparations are underway for a women’s league launch. Business & Energy: Pensana reports progress on Angola’s Longonjo rare-earth mine construction, and Angola’s National Space Program launched an ANGOTIC 2026 app for participants. Local Life: Windhoek City Council in Namibia adopted a motion over Angolan child beggars at intersections, calling for urgent national action.

Pan-African Parliament: The Pan-African Parliament mourned the death of Angolan delegate Manuel Domingos Augusto, praising him as a diplomat and committed Pan-Africanist whose work strengthened continental unity. Diplomacy & condolences: Angola’s embassy in Argentina and the African Union also paid tribute to Augusto’s strategic vision and service, underlining his role in boosting Angola’s voice in African affairs. Health: Moxico Leste reported two suspected monkeypox cases in Luau, with suspects isolated and vaccination continuing for at-risk groups. Environment: Angola’s Vice-President urged young people to act as “sustainability ambassadors” during World Environment Day tree-planting, while the Environment Minister warned that climate change, deforestation and waste management remain major threats. Tech & development: GGPEN launched an ANGOTIC 2026 app to help participants track lectures, demos and networking from June 11-13. Sports (women’s football): Angola’s football federation says preparations are underway to launch a women’s league in December. Regional note: US court rulings struck down parts of Trump-era immigration policies affecting applicants from Angola and dozens of other countries.

Angola’s health watch: Moxico Leste reports two suspected monkeypox cases in Luau; suspects are isolated and awaiting lab results, while a vaccination drive has reached 1,400 people. Pan-African diplomacy in mourning: The African Union Commission and Angola’s diplomatic missions mourn former Foreign Affairs minister Manuel Domingos Augusto, praising his role in strengthening Angola’s voice in continental peace, security and integration. Climate push for youth: Angola’s Vice President urges young people to act as “sustainability ambassadors” as the country marks World Environment Day with a 520-tree-seedling planting campaign. Environment priorities: The Environment Minister warns Angola faces climate change, deforestation, biodiversity loss and weak waste management, calling for a coordinated response across society. Economy snapshot: Angola’s National Accounts director says agriculture is about 20% of GDP and oil about 15%, with first-quarter 2026 growth averaging 5.32%. Connectivity and trade: Air France marks 50 years in Angola, highlighting Luanda–Paris links and business ties with about 115 French companies operating in the country.

Obituaries & Diplomacy: Angola mourns former Foreign Affairs minister Manuel Domingos Augusto, with the African Union Commission and Angola’s diplomatic mission in Ethiopia praising his Pan-African leadership and international vision. Health Watch: Moxico Leste reports two suspected mpox cases in Luau, with suspects isolated and vaccination ongoing for at-risk groups; meanwhile Angola’s HIV prevalence is officially put at 1.6%, with about 370,000 people living with HIV/AIDS. Climate & Youth Action: Angola’s Vice President urges young people to act as sustainability ambassadors as tree-planting marks World Environment Day, while the Environment Minister warns of climate change, deforestation, biodiversity loss and weak waste management. Tech & Business: ANGOTIC-2026 in Luanda expects 20,000 visitors and 200+ startups, with tickets now available. Sports & Society: A Davis Cup Africa Group IV tournament returns to Nairobi with Angola among the teams, while Angola’s HIV and mpox updates keep public health in focus.

ANGOTIC-2026 Tech Push: Angola’s ICT forum ANGOTIC-2026 expects over 20,000 visitors and more than 200 startups when it runs in Luanda from June 11-13, with tickets now available online and at local outlets. Bilateral Ties: Air France marks 50 years in Angola, highlighting Luanda–Paris links and business activity, while Oman’s Sultan sends a written message to President João Lourenço as both sides stress deeper cooperation. Economy & Food: Angola’s agriculture sector is put at about 20% of GDP, with oil still driving exports and tax revenue as the economy grows 5.32% in Q1 2026. Health Snapshot: Angola’s HIV prevalence is reported at 1.6%, with about 370,000 people living with HIV/AIDS, and officials say deaths and new infections have declined over the decade. Diplomacy & Loss: Former Foreign Minister Manuel Domingos Augusto dies in Luanda after illness; President Lourenço and the state send condolences. Sports Development: The Minister of Youth and Sports calls for the next 50 years to focus on building excellence in schools and national sport.

HIV Update: Angola’s HIV prevalence rate is 1.6%, based on a 2023-2024 health indicators survey, with about 370,000 people living with HIV/AIDS and declines in deaths and new infections over the past decade. Sports & Youth: The Minister of Youth and Sports says Angola’s next 50 years should be about building excellence in schools and institutions to produce top-level athletes. Diplomacy: President João Lourenço met Oman’s Sultan’s envoy to strengthen political dialogue and cooperation, as Angola continues deepening ties with Middle Eastern partners. Energy & Trade: Angola will reduce the supply of small rough diamonds in coming months to avoid flooding the market and protect value, while Unitel expanded 3G/4G/5G coverage to more municipalities. Public Life: Former Foreign Minister Manuel Domingos Augusto has died after a prolonged illness; Lourenço offered condolences. Environment: Uíge marked World Environment Day with debates on plastic bag use and Angola’s plan to eliminate single-use plastics. Tech & Services: Smart Hands Africa signed on as an authorised Supermicro services partner, including support and maintenance across Angola and other African markets.

Diamond Market Management: Angola’s Endiama says it will “substantially reduce” rough diamond supply in small sizes from Catoca and Luele over the next three months to avoid flooding the market and protect prices. Demand Push for Natural Stones: De Beers is doubling down on natural diamonds with a renewed “Desert Diamonds” campaign aimed at distinguishing them from synthetics and boosting buyer confidence. Regional Diplomacy: Angola was elected to the UN Economic and Social Council for 2027-2029, winning 183 votes, as it highlights work on sustainable development, human rights and peace. Food Security: EU-financed RE-FARM reports maize productivity rising from 6% to 35% in Benguela and Cuanza-Sul, with fewer pests and better soil fertility for family farmers. Public Health & Child Protection: Angola reports HIV/AIDS prevalence at 1.6% nationally, while SOS Child logged 19,440 violence reports against children (Jan-Apr), with sexual abuse making up 495 cases. Tax Reform Consultation: Angola’s General Tax Administration begins public consultation on a draft Patronage Law to simplify donations and expand tax benefits.

Public Finance & Tax Reform: Angola’s General Tax Administration (AGT) has kicked off a public consultation on proposed Patronage Law changes, aiming for a simpler, modern tax regime and clearer rules for donations and tax benefits, with submissions due July 4, 2026. Child Protection: SOS Child says it logged 19,440 reports of violence against minors via hotline 15015 from January to April, with Benguela leading and 495 cases tied to sexual abuse. HIV/AIDS Snapshot: Angola’s HIV/AIDS prevalence averages 1.6%, based on 2023–2024 health indicators, with border provinces highest and about 370,000 people estimated to be living with HIV. Diplomacy: Angola’s foreign minister delivered President João Lourenço’s message to Vietnam’s counterpart ahead of talks, while defense chief Lucio do Amaral reaffirmed Angola’s CPLP peace and security commitment. Tech & Innovation: Angola is set to launch a startup acceleration push at ANGOTIC 2026, and a senior official visited Huawei’s research center in Shanghai to back digital transformation and training. Health & Skills: ExxonMobil and JA Africa launched STEM Africa 2.0 to expand AI and STEM training for 14–17-year-olds across Africa. International Spotlight: The U.S. plans to cut visa-processing embassies in Africa to 20 hubs, including Luanda.

U.S.-Angola Trade Pressure: The USTR has proposed new Section 301 tariffs that could hit Angola and other countries accused of not effectively banning forced-labour imports, with an added 10% baseline plus a possible 12.5% extra duty—raising the stakes for Angola’s exports to the U.S. Cholera Response: Angola mobilized over 3 million doses of oral cholera vaccine, with campaign timing depending on the outbreak’s evolution in affected provinces. Energy & Investment: Angola’s oil sector remains in focus as Energean’s Angola deal faces pre-emption challenges, while broader regional energy moves underscore continued investor interest. Public Media Upgrade: Angola National Radio began broadcasting from refurbished new studios in Luanda, part of a push to modernize public media and expand signal reach. Diplomacy & Cooperation: Angola deepened ties with Portugal, South Korea, and Vietnam, with talks spanning education, health, security, trade, and agriculture. Sports & Youth: A higher sports council meeting is set in Luanda, and Angola also backed reading and writing through the Kandengue Escritor program.

Gender Equality in Sport: ZOC is hosting the ANOCA Zone VI Gender Equality and Diversity Forum in Victoria Falls, bringing together all 10 Southern Africa National Olympic Committees to push women’s leadership, safe sport systems, safeguarding, financing, coaching roles, and action plans. US Trade Pressure on Angola: The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed Section 301 tariffs tied to forced-labour enforcement, naming Angola among 60 economies targeted, with duties proposed at 12.5% for most of the list. Angola–China Connectivity: Angola launched a new air route linking Icolo e Bengo to Guangzhou, aiming to deepen Angola–China ties and boost logistics, investment, and cargo. Biodiversity Discoveries: Scientists surveying Angola’s remote Lisima plateau report new species, including eight dragonflies and other insects, adding baseline data for future conservation. Energy Deal Update: Energean’s Angola expansion is in limbo after Etu’s pre-emption challenge to its Chevron offshore asset purchase. Visa Processing Changes: Angola is listed among hubs that may handle U.S. visa applications as the U.S. plans to cut visa-processing posts across Africa.

US-Trade Pressure: The U.S. Trade Representative has proposed additional Section 301 duties of 10% to 12.5% on imports from 60 economies over alleged failures to stop goods made with forced labour, naming Angola among the 54 countries facing the higher 12.5% rate. Air Connectivity: Angola launched a new weekly route linking Icolo e Bengo to China’s Guangzhou, aiming to deepen Angola–China ties and boost logistics, cargo and business travel via TAAG. Aviation Safety: A regional ICAO workshop in southern Africa discussed new aircraft pavement classification standards, with Angola among the participating countries. Visa Access: The U.S. plans to cut visa-processing posts across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 hubs, including Luanda, reshaping how Angolans may apply. Energy & Business: ExxonMobil Foundation launched STEM Africa 2.0 to train 4,000 Angolan students (ages 14–17) in STEM and AI. Maritime Debate: Analysts warn that Africa’s deep-seaport boom won’t deliver full economic gains unless countries also build the fleets and logistics muscle to control trade value.

SADC Fisheries Oversight: Angola’s Antonio Francisco Jaime joins the renewed SADC Regional Fisheries Monitoring Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre board in Maputo, with Namibia’s Stanley Ndara reappointed as chair, as the bloc pushes tougher action against illegal fishing and rolls out a regional fishing-vessel register. US Visa Access Shake-up: The US State Department plans to cut visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 “hubs,” including Luanda, Angola—expected to take effect in June—raising new hurdles for applicants outside hub countries. Ebola Response Tensions: A US plan for a 50-bed Ebola quarantine centre in Kenya has triggered protests, legal fights and deadly clashes, spotlighting strain on outbreak control and global health equity. Angola in Regional Sports: Petro de Luanda’s Angola squad reached the BAL final but Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers won the 2026 Basketball Africa League title, while Angola’s presence also shows up in regional football and youth tournaments. UNICEF Girls’ Health: UNICEF Angola seeks CSO partners to empower adolescent girls in Luanda Province through SRHR education and youth-friendly services, with an EOI deadline set for Oct. 22, 2025.

US Visa Overhaul for Africa: The Trump administration plans to cut U.S. visa-processing embassies and consulates across Africa from nearly 50 to 20 “hub” locations, with the change expected in June—meaning applicants may have to travel farther for interviews and biometrics, including to Luanda (Angola). Angola in the Visa Hub List: Angola is named among the remaining processing centres, while other offices may shift to limited services, raising costs and travel burdens for people outside the hubs. BAL Final—Angola’s Petro de Luanda Falls: Rwanda’s RSSB Tigers beat Angola’s Petro de Luanda 90-88 to win the 2026 Basketball Africa League title in Kigali, with Craig Randall II named MVP. Korea-Africa Diplomacy: South Korea’s foreign minister held talks with counterparts from 11 African countries, including Angola, focusing on expanding cooperation in areas like economy and development. Angola Oil Spotlight: A new report highlights Angola’s role in Africa’s refining and upstream push, while Reuters notes India’s IOC buying Angolan crude cargoes for delivery.

U.S. Visa Crunch for Africa: The State Department plans to cut the number of African embassies and consulates that can process U.S. visas from nearly 50 to just 20 hubs, with changes expected in June—part of a wider Trump push to tighten temporary-visa travel and reduce overstay risks. Angola-Oil Policy Spotlight: A new analysis highlights how Angola’s oil reforms are being used as a blueprint for other producers, pointing to structural changes that stabilized output and attracted investment. Angola Diamonds Market Move: Angola says it will reduce the volume of small rough diamonds from Catoca and Luele for three months to protect prices and avoid oversupply. Angola in Regional Diplomacy: Angola’s foreign minister met Egypt’s Badr Abdelatty in Cairo to review bilateral ties and coordinate on African security and stability. SADC Tourism Push: Justice ministers in Victoria Falls discussed the SADC Tourism UNIVISA plan aimed at easier regional travel for tourism and transit. Ebola Watch in the Region: Africa CDC warns that vaccine gaps and heavy cross-border movement are raising the risk of wider Ebola spread, with Angola listed among high-risk countries.

Angola Oil Reform Spotlight: Angola’s oil sector is being held up as a blueprint after policy changes helped stabilize production and attract investment, with a new book arguing reforms turned a declining market toward growth and diversification. Diamond Market Move: Angola plans to cut the volume of small rough diamonds from Catoca and Luele for three months to protect prices and reduce oversupply pressures. Regional Justice & Tourism: SADC justice ministers meet in Victoria Falls with the SADC Tourism UNIVISA on the agenda, aiming for a unified visa to boost seamless travel and tourism across member states. Ebola Alert for Angola: Africa CDC warns that lack of licensed vaccines for the Bundibugyo strain and heavy cross-border movement raise the risk of Ebola spreading, listing Angola among countries at high risk. Finance & Credit Outlook: AfDB says more African states, including those already upgraded, could regain or reach investment-grade ratings as reforms take hold. Business in Angola: Nampak’s interim results show beverage growth in Angola offsetting weakness elsewhere in the group.