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Spirit of Freedom will make return visit to Angola
ANGOLA — The “Spirit of Freedom,” a living, breathing, flying exhibit commemorating the Berlin Airlift of 1948-49, is making another return trip to Angola. This genuine U.S. Air Force veteran of the airlift is an important artifact from the...

Local Communities Celebrate Independence Day with Fireworks Displays Across the Region
As the United States prepares to celebrate its 249th birthday, communities across Northwest Ohio and Northeast Indiana are lighting up the skies with patriotic fireworks displays. From small towns to larger cities, local organizers have announced...

Global diamond cutting giant plans to set up two factories in Angola
To this end, a delegation from this company, headed by Dharmesh Dholakia, is in Angola and was received by the Ministry of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas, Sodiam and Endiama. According to a statement from the Ministry of Mineral Resources to which...

US-Africa Business Summit: A showdown in Luanda
Manuel Godsin|Published 20 hours ago 6min THE atmosphere at this year’s US-Africa Business Summit in Luanda was far from what American delegates expected. Instead of handshakes and optimistic speeches, African leaders delivered one of the most...

Angola wants American investment in Africa in manufacturing industries
João Lourenço, who is also the president of the African Union, was speaking this Monday at the official opening of the 17th United States of America-Africa Business Summit, which runs until Wednesday and is being attended by the presidents of the...

Boeing and Angolan Ministry of Transport Sign Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation
Boeing and the Ministry of Transport of the Republic of Angola recently signed a Memorandum of Strategic Cooperation to explore initiatives aimed at advancing the Angolan aviation sector, in partnership with TAAG Angola Airlines. The Republic of...

easyJet launches two new winter routes and package holidays from London Gatwick
easyJet, London Gatwick’s largest airline, has today put two new winter routes on sale with new connections to Vienna and Toulouse now offered from the airport providing more choice for those looking for winter city breaks. The new routes are part...

A Bull in the China Policy Shop
With U.S. President Donald Trump’s decision to strike Iran’s nuclear sites, Washington’s attention has shifted back to the Middle East once again. That wasn’t the game plan. It was during Trump’s first term that the United States labeled China a...

U.S.-Africa business summit yields record $2.5 billion in deals
By James Amoh Junior Accra, July 2, GNA – The 17th U.S.-Africa Business Summit, held from June 22 to 25, 2025, in Luanda, Angola, concluded with an unprecedented $2.5 billion worth of trade and investment deals, reinforcing a shift in U.S....
Namibia exhibits goods in Angola
Namibia's exhibition stand at the U.S.-Africa Business Summit in Luanda, Angola, is gaining attention for its unique showcase of locally produced goods that reflect the country's rich natural and cultural heritage. Director of Information and...

Kaizer Chiefs Target Angolan Striker Depú Despite His Struggling Goal Record in Serbian Football
With Kaizer Chiefs preparing to jet off on their European pre-season tour, attention isn’t just on their upcoming matches—it’s also on the players who could be joining their ranks soon. One name currently sparking debate is that of Angolan striker...

João Lourenço travels to Belgium to participate in a meeting on vaccines
"The President of the Republic of Angola and also acting president of the African Union, João Lourenço, will be working in Brussels, Belgium, on Wednesday 25 June, in the context of a high-level meeting of the Global Vaccine Alliance, (...) an...
TAAG Angola to fully transfer all international flights to new airport
This new airport infrastructure will now accommodate higher traffic international flights, specifically to Lisbon, São Paulo, Johannesburg, Cape Town, Lagos, Windhoek, São Tomé, and Maputo, which join the domestic and regional destinations of...

Australian operator to promote Angolan tourist destinations in Australia
This decision comes after the Angolan ambassador to Australia, António Luvualu de Carvalho, last month, in a meeting with the owner of this platform, launched the challenge of creating a page specifically dedicated to Angola. According to a...
Boeing's aim to support the aviation sector in Angola
The memorandum will explore initiatives aimed at advancing the Angolan aviation sector, in partnership with TAAG Angola Airlines. The Republic of Angola has prioritised the development of the aviation industry to enhance tourism and stimulate...

Jamaican travellers reminded to get Yellow Fever vaccine
The Ministry of Health & Wellness is reminding Jamaicans of the importance of getting vaccinated and showing proof of Yellow Fever vaccination when travelling to and from affected countries. All persons older than one year, who are travelling from...

Trade between Mozambique and Angola exceeded 85 million dollars in 2024
"Although they are still below their true potential, trade relations between Mozambique and Angola have been growing. In 2024, trade between the two countries reached around 85 million US dollars", reads a statement from the Confederation of...

Angola and Boeing sign agreement for TAAG to accelerate modernization and competitiveness
According to a statement from the Ministry of Transport, the memorandum of strategic cooperation was signed during the Paris Air Show. The document establishes a framework for collaboration between Boeing and TAAG Linhas Aéreas de Angola, defining...

kaizer chiefs scouting team tracks angolan striker laurindo aurelio after mixed performances in serbia and south africa
With the new season fast approaching, Kaizer Chiefs are shaking things up. From promising young players getting their shot to overseas scouting missions, the club is laying the groundwork for what they hope will be a stronger campaign. There’s...

Could Anything Be More Bigoted Than Trump’s Travel Bans?
In her early nineties, my mother had emergency surgery to remove her gallbladder, which had somehow managed to flip over and begun to rot. The physician who performed the surgery—from which she recovered completely—was an Iranian immigrant. I was...