Lobito Corridor Boost: Lobito Atlantic Railway says it expects to double international cargo volumes next year to about 800,000 tons after receiving $300m from a $753m US-backed financing package, aiming to expand wagons, repair lines and improve Angola–DRC coordination—key for copper and cobalt flows. Port Security Visit: The US Trade and Development Agency will host a 15-person delegation of port operators from Angola and other countries (Sept 12–19) to discuss port automation, digital supply chains and maritime logistics security. China–Angola Talks: China’s top legislator met Angola’s National Assembly president in Beijing, highlighting cooperation in clean energy, digital tech and AI, and pushing people-to-people links including tourism. Rundu Market Pressure: Angolan vendors in Namibia’s Rundu are calling for a designated market to trade legally and reduce congestion from informal street selling. Travel Access Snapshot: Passport Reports ranks Lesotho and Malawi among Africa’s higher-access passports, with visa-free access including Angola listed for both. Angola in Sports Travel: CAF Champions League return legs this weekend include Angola’s Atlético Petróleos carrying a 2-0 away advantage into the second leg. Education & Identity: Amnesty reports Angolan children in Namibia face barriers to schooling and healthcare due to missing birth registration documents.