Angola: UN cannot be called into question by ‘selfish interests’ – president

The Angolan President said that the UN is a “great achievement of the peoples” that political powers or leaders cannot underestimate, otherwise the benefits of peace will be lost on the basis of “self-centred visions and interests”. In his speech...

Angola is ready to buy out a minority stake in De Beers

Angola bids for minority stake in De Beers following Botswana’s push for control

Angola has offered to acquire a minority stake in De Beers in a bid to keep one of the world’s largest diamond companies independent, following Botswana’s move to seek majority control. State-owned diamond miner Endiama submitted a fully financed...

Ukraine, Angola entering new stage of cooperation – embassy

Relations between Ukraine and Angola are entering a new stage of development, opening up additional opportunities to deepen both bilateral and multilateral cooperation. The Embassy of Ukraine in Angola said this in a statement on the occasion of...

Former Chipolopolo coach appointed Angola boss

Former Chipolopolo coach Patrice Beaumelle has been appointed as new head coach of the Angola. The 47-year old Frenchman was presented as new Palancas Negras breeder on two-year contract to succeed Pedro Gonçalves. He was last in charge of UMM...

Angola's diamond miner Endiama seeks minority stake in De Beers

Angola's state diamond company Endiama has bid for a minority stake in Anglo American's diamond unit De Beers, the African country's Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas said on Wednesday. De Beers is one of the world's leading diamond...

Angola, São Tomé and Príncipe Catholic Bishops Warn of “crisis of hope”, Call for National Reconciliation

“Without stable families, there is no future for a nation,” they said. Among the main challenges highlighted were persistent hunger in several regions, growing inequality in access to healthcare and education, urban and domestic violence, drug...

Soccer-Frenchman Beaumelle takes over as Angola coach

(Reuters) -Angola have named Patrice Beaumelle as their coach, with the Frenchman taking over a week before their final set of 2026 World Cup qualifiers. He replaces Pedro Goncalves, fired last week after Angola lost at home to Libya and fell out...

Angola groups urge UN to investigate deadly July crackdown

Leading Angola civil society groups have called on the United Nations to investigate a police crackdown on unrest two months ago when around 30 people were killed. A July 28-30 taxi strike against fuel price hikes in the oil-rich nation exploded...

Angola seeks minority stake in De Beers

A statement seen by Mmegi indicates that Angola's state-owned diamond miner, Endiama, has submitted a "fully financed offer to acquire a strategic minority stake in De Beers". Angola believes De Beers’ future depends on remaining a...

Angolan president Lourenço nominated for Nobel Peace Prize

Angolan President João Lourenço has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his role in promoting peace and stability across Africa. The nomination, submitted by renowned Angolan academic and international policy analyst Afonso...

Angola Confirms Ambition for Strategic Stake in De Beers

On the other side, Botswana, a historic partner and current 15% shareholder, has already signaled even greater ambitions: it wants to become the reference shareholder and, if possible, take full control of De Beers. To achieve this, it appointed...

Angolan President João Lourenço Nominated For Nobel Peace Prize

Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço has been nominated for the Nobel Peace Prize in recognition of his contributions to peace and stability across Africa. The nomination, submitted by Angolan academic and international policy analyst...

Angola’s Lourenço Gets Nobel Peace Prize Nomination

Angolan President João Lourenço has emerged as a prominent candidate for the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize, nominated by academic Afonso Botáz for his sustained diplomatic efforts across conflict-torn regions of Africa, though recent setbacks in...

Angola’s Catholic men urged to ‘strengthen families, be examples of integrity’

ACI Africa, Sep 23, 2025 / 11:35 am Archbishop Zeferino Zeca Martins of Angola’s Archdiocese of Huambo has urged members of the Catholic Men Organization (CMO) in the southern African nation to be involved in the fight against societal voices,...

Jaron Ennis dazzles in 154lb debut with one-round destruction of Uisma Lima

Jaron Ennis needed less than two minutes to remind boxing why he’s long been considered the sport’s next big thing. The 28-year-old Philadelphian nicknamed Boots flattened Uisma Lima on Saturday night at the Xfinity Mobile Arena, marking an...

Boskalis vessel carrying Congo-bound floating production unit to Angola

Dutch offshore services provider Boskalis is using one of its semi-submersible heavy-lift and transportation vessels to move a recently converted floating production unit (FPU) to Angola. Blue Marlin transporting Congo-bound FPU; Source: Boskalis...

Angola’s mining sector: Brimming with potential

Angola’s mining sector is moving beyond its historic reliance on oil and diamonds towards a more diverse portfolio of minerals. Speaking to XANDERLEIGH DOOKEY, ISMAIL MAHOMED and KATE STEYN of SRK Consulting (South Africa) share insights on the...

BW Energy Eyes Azule Enegy’s Share in Block Offshore Angola

Sep 29, 2025 (Credit: Eni) BW Energy has started a process to potentially acquire Azule Energy’s non-operated interests in Block 14/14K, offshore Angola. According to BW Energy, the move is part of its continuous consideration of opportunities to...

Angola Oil Production Rises Back Above Million Bpd Mark

Angola’s average monthly crude output climbed back above a million barrels a day in August, recovering from dropping below that level for the first time in more than two years. Oil output rose to 1.03 million barrels a day in August from 998,757...