Angola opens up to tourists in a pivot from oil

When Feliesiano Muteca started surfing a decade ago, he had the waves at Cabo Ledo on Angola's long Atlantic coastline pretty much to himself. Now, the unspoilt and sandy beach about 125 kilometres south of the capital Luanda has become a prized...

Catholic Bishops in Angola Denounce Persecution of Catechists, Decry Neglect of Social Services, Infrastructure

The Angolan member of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) faulted civil and religious authorities for remaining silent in the face of such abuse. “They feel abandoned. Neither the civil authorities, police, nor even their own Church community...

Angola Pavilion: Education for Health

Expo 2025 Osaka Kansai Guideto Japan Global Exchange Travel Jul 9, 2025 The Osaka Expo’s Angola Pavilion introduces health-related topics from the country, including the people who are working to tackle issues. The Rhythm and Beat of Life The...

Cruises, cuisine, surf: Angola charts new tourism path

When Feliesiano Muteca started surfing a decade ago, he had the waves at Cabo Ledo on Angola's long Atlantic coastline pretty much to himself. Now, the unspoilt and sandy beach about 125 kilometres (75 miles) south of the capital Luanda has become...

Engage in Vocation Discernment: Catholic Bishop in Angola Cautions Seminarians against “distraction” During Holidays

“It is not enough to have goodwill or to sow the seed. We must care for that seed daily, so it may grow and bear abundant fruit, helping our Church extend the frontiers of the Gospel,” the Local Ordinary of Ndalatando Diocese said at Holy Mass for...

Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus says proposed travel ban will hurt the U.S.

On Wednesday in Atlanta, members of the Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus gathered at the state capitol to ask Secretary of State Marco Rubio to reconsider a potential travel ban for some African countries. In June, President Donald Trump’s...

Beach Volleyball: Angola crowned SADC Zone 5 champion

According to a statement from the Ministry of Youth and Sports, which VerAngola had access to, the team won by two sets to zero. "The national women's beach volleyball team won the SADC Zone 5 champion title this Saturday, after defeating Zimbabwe...

Marriott signs deal for first Sheraton in Angola

Marriott International will open its first Sheraton Hotels and Resorts property in Angola following the signing of an agreement with the Angola Sovereign Wealth Fund (FSDEA). The new Sheraton Luanda hotel is scheduled to open in early 2026,...

Manuel Vicente says that it was Hélder Bataglia who opened the doors of China to Angola

The statements, made by Manuel Vicente on August 6 and November 5, 2020, were read this Tuesday at a hearing at the Supreme Court, where the trial of Generals Manuel Hélder Vieira Dias Júnior "Kopelipa" and Leopoldino Fragoso do Nascimento "Dino"...

Luanda to Host Major Africa Tourism-Aviation Conference

Angola’s capital will convene the 2nd UN Tourism and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa from 22–24 July 2025. The high-level forum, co-organized by the Angolan government,...

Luanda to host 2nd UN Tourism and ICAO Ministerial Conference on Air Transport and Tourism in Africa

Luanda, the vibrant capital of Angola, is preparing to host the 2nd UN Tourism and International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) Ministerial Conference on Tourism and Air Transport in Africa, scheduled for 22–24 July 2025. The high-level...

Georgia lawmakers address possible U.S. travel restrictions affecting African-Caribbean nations

El-Mahdi Holly, Democrat 116 | Official U.S. House headshotEl-Mahdi Holly, Democrat 116 | Official U.S. House headshot State Representative El-Mahdi Holly, along with members of the Georgia Africa Legislative Caucus, is set to hold a press...

The U.S. Is About To Slap The World's Most Positive Country With A Travel Ban

The "New American Travel Anxiety" is real, and it's not limited to foreigners planning to visit the U.S. amid the Trump administration's controversial border policies. Experts also revealed that Trump's tariffs are impacting almost half of...

Travel To Angola This Summer For Sun, Sand, And Surf

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) When Feliesiano Muteca started surfing a decade ago‭, ‬he had the waves at Cabo Ledo on Angola's long Atlantic coastline pretty much to himself‭. ‬ Now‭, ‬the unspoilt and sandy beach about 125‭ ‬kilometres‭ (‬75‭ ‬miles‭)...

Tourists explore Angolan provinces. Moxico was the main destination in June

According to a statement from the Ministry of Tourism to which VerAngola had access, among the provinces surveyed, the main destination was Moxico, which recorded a hotel occupancy rate of over 90 percent. "The province of Moxico stood out as the...

Angolans consider fuel price hike “a robbery”

Surprised by the increase in the price of a litre of diesel, which since the early hours of this Friday has risen to 400 kwanzas, compared to the previous 300 kwanzas, the inhabitants of Luanda foresee worse days ahead, with the main products and...

Salt ‘made in Angola’ to start being exported to the DRC next week

The signing of this agreement – ​​which took place last Friday in Mbanza Kongo (Zaire) –, according to Nercia Tailer, commercial director of Salinas Calombolo, will allow the company to increase its production of table salt in order to supply the...

Namibia clinch silver in inaugural beach volleyball

Namibia etched their name into the history books by securing a silver medal in the men’s division at the inaugural African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Beach Volleyball Championship on Saturday afternoon. Competing as host nation at the...

Angola is opening up to international tourism to break its dependence on oil

Nigerian travellers pay N274,500 different taxes on each international flight – Findings

Air passengers flying out of Nigeria are paying one of the highest amounts in taxes and charges across Africa, with an average cost of $180 (N275,500) per international departure, nearly three times the continental average of $68, according to a...