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Angola

Angola is a country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north and Zambia to the east. The capital and largest city is Luanda.

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December 3, 2024

Biden says 'US is all in on Africa' during Angola visit

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Young Angolans in labcoats and other protective gear present a tray of soaps

Angolan students make soap, take on youth unemployment

Angolan students make soap, take on youth unemployment

Young biology students are producing handmade soap to raise money, in a country grappling with high unemployment.
SocietyDecember 5, 202401:32 min
Namibia's President Nangolo Mbumba greets presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia's ruling party SWAPO

AfricaLink News December 4, 2024

AfricaLink News December 4, 2024

Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to become Namibia's first female president +++ DRC battles deadly mysterious disease
PoliticsDecember 4, 202402:58 min
Workers of China Railway 20th Bureau Group Corporation perform maintenance work for the Benguela Railway in Lobito, Angola, August 2019.

The Lobito Corridor: Biden's late push for African resources

The Lobito Corridor: Biden's late push for African resources

What should Africa make of Biden's Angola visit, since the US under Trump will likely keep the continent low-priority?
PoliticsDecember 3, 202401:42 min
US President Joe Biden meets with President of Angola Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco in the Oval Office

Biden's Angola trip marks final Africa push in office

Biden's Angola trip marks final Africa push in office

US President Joe Biden is making good on his promise to visit a country in Africa. Angola was not chosen by chance.
PoliticsDecember 1, 2024
People walk on a street in Luanda, capital of Angola,

Angola caught in tug-of-war between China, US

Angola caught in tug-of-war between China, US

Rich oil and gas reserves, along with a strategic position, make Angola a focal point for both China and the US.
PoliticsOctober 11, 2024
People demonstrating with one carrying a placard.

Angola: Critics slam new law to 'ban demonstrations'

Angola: Critics slam new law to 'ban demonstrations'

Civil rights activists argue that the law is unconstitutional and effectively abolishes the right to protest.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
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Angolan businesswoman Isabel Dos Santos at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes

Angola: Where is Isabel dos Santos' money?

Why have the frozen assets of the billionaire daughter of Angola's ex-president still not been returned to Angola?
Law and JusticeAugust 22, 2024
Lorries queuing on a road - overtaken by smaller cars

Lobito corridor: Hoping to break China's grip on African ore

Congo, Angola and Zambia are seeking to revive a trade route dating back to colonial times — with support from the West.
GlobalizationFebruary 8, 2024
Angola Der angolanische Fitnessfanatiker Joao Jacinto träumt davon ein Bodybuilder auf der Weltbühne zu werden

The Angolan fitness fanatic 'smashing' stereotypes

Joao Jacinto dreams of becoming a bodybuilder — and he won't let his physical disability stop him.
SocietyJanuary 20, 202301:22 min
President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Africa bets on Brazil’s new President Lula da Silva

Many African leaders were quick to congratulate the new Brazilian leader on his victory, but are their hopes realistic?
PoliticsJanuary 18, 2023
Deusa Xtraga

Angola: Deusa Xtraga, changing lives by dancing

Meet the dancer from the Angolan province of Malanje who, in her classes, teaches women not to be afraid of dancing.
SocietyDecember 9, 202201:22 min
A young woman walks past a group of soldiers in Luanda

Angola after the election: No rest for the opposition

There was little Angolans could do to protest the swearing-in of Joao Lourenco as president.
PoliticsSeptember 16, 2022
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