Angola

French space leaders due to touch down in Luanda

Medef International is arranging for representatives of France's space industry to attend the African Union's NewSpace Africa conference in the Angolan capital from 2 to 5 April.

The New Guard
Burundi, Uganda, Angola

Every Wednesday, Africa Intelligence spotlights a new generation of movers and shakers in business and politics.

BurundiFrancine Niyonsaba, an athlete committed to her cause

UgandaIrene Ikomu, a mix of politics, NGOs and private sector

AngolaMiguel Bembe, Tete António's diplomatic trump card

Saudi Arabia finally prepares to appoint ambassador to Angola

Saudi Arabia is about to name an ambassador, but still hasn't chosen a location for its embassy. The process is lagging, as tension abounds between Luanda and Riyadh.

Luanda extends embassy network in Asia and Oceania

Angola is reviving efforts to extend its influence and its financial partnerships on the other side of the world through new diplomatic representations. But it is to close its Singapore embassy.

ECCAS commissioner in hot water

The Central African bloc's commissioner for political affairs, peace and security, Mangaral Banté, recently came under fire from the sub-region's foreign ministers. He has been at loggerheads for weeks with the head of ECCAS, Angola's Gilberto da Piedade Verissimo.

Spymaster's wife joins ANPG oil regulator board

João Lourenço has appointed the new board of the Angolan oil and gas regulator, and among the newcomers is the wife of the country's intelligence chief.

Africa Global Logistics appoints new Lobito boss

Africa Global Logistics, which has signed the concession contract for the container and multipurpose terminal of Lobito Port, has taken on board African port expert David Reekmans.

Agro-food giant Carrinho looks to expand abroad

The company, which has close ties to President João Lourenço, is looking for partners abroad, particularly in Brazil and the US.

The mysterious shareholders in oil juniors ACREP and Etu Energias

Africa Intelligence can reveal the shareholding structure of Angola's two largest private oil operators, both set up during the Dos Santos era.

Senior MPLA figures continue to snap up oil permits

The Angolan oil and gas regulator has authorised eight oil companies to take shares in 12 blocks that featured in a recent tender call. Once again, firms with close connections to the Dos Santos administration have been amply rewarded.

Ivanhoe Mines in pole position on Lobito corridor railway

Robert Friedland's group managed to transport its copper via the Angolan port of Lobito late last month. It has thus won its logistical gamble and is one step ahead of its competitors.

Agribusiness at heart of new Indian ambassador's mission

In order to strengthen agricultural cooperation between Angola and India and to take on already established players, New Delhi has appointed a former vet to head its Luanda embassy.