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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.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 26.03.2024

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.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 21.03.2024

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.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.03.2024

Behind the scenes of Beijing's appointment of new ambassador in Luanda

Chinese President Xi Jinping with Angolan President João Lourenço on 15 March 2024, in Beijing. © Li Xueren/Xinhua via AFP

Subscribers only Diplomacy 18.03.2024

VTB-África negotiates return to Swift system

After being shut out of the international banking system following Russia's invasion of Ukraine, the Angolan branch of Russian bank VTB has several conditions to meet before it can return.

Free access Finance Running story - Russia-Ukraine war 14.03.2024

Lourenço brings defence agenda to Prague

Czech president Petr Pavel and Angolan leader João Lourenço, in Prague on 21 February 2024. © Michaela Rihova/CTK Photo/Alamy Live News

Subscribers only Defence 07.03.2024

US reluctant to finance Angola-Zambia extension of Lobito Corridor railways

Washington has doubts about the relevance of extending the Lobito Corridor, which links Luacano in central-eastern Angola to Solwezi in northern Zambia, and may not finance the work.

Subscribers only Mining 04.03.2024

Scott Nathan, CEO of the US International Development Finance Corporation on 14 December 2022 in Washington.

Inner circles
Mota cousins draw on African networks to keep Mota-Engil on top

Carlos Mota Santos and his cousin Manuel António Mota, the duo at the helm of the construction giant, can count on an experienced team and their extensive network of partners to win new contracts in Africa.

Subscribers only Infrastructure 01.03.2024

Carlos Mota Santos and his cousin, Manuel António Mota.

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.

Subscribers only Energy 29.02.2024

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.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining, Commodity traders 20.02.2024

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.

Subscribers only Business 19.02.2024

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.

Subscribers only Energy 16.02.2024

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Angola issues embezzlement indictments for Generals Dino and Kopelipa

The country's highest court has issued an indictment against two of the most influential generals from the president dos Santos era, Africa Intelligence can reveal.

Subscribers only Politics 12.02.2024

The Palace of Justice, home to the Tribunal Supremo de Angola.

Lourenço and spymaster Miala overhaul military intelligence

With the help of his ever-loyal head of internal intelligence, the Angolan president has embarked on a restructuring of the intelligence services and extended the powers of the SISM.

Subscribers only Defence 09.02.2024

Angolan president João Lourenço in Luanda on 25 January 2024.

Rihanna's Fenty Beauty expands from Lagos to Luanda

Fenty Beauty's cosmetics will soon be sold in French-speaking Africa for the first time. But the brand has been struggling to make its mark on the continent, and ironically that is partly down to its main backer, the luxury giant LVMH.

Subscribers only Business 01.02.2024

Rihanna attends the Fenty Beauty by Rihanna Anniversary Event on 3 October 2018 in Sydney, Australia.

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.

Subscribers only Energy 26.01.2024

Sonangol: Isabel dos Santos indicted for 'defrauding Angolan state'

Angola's attorney general has accused the former head of state oil company Sonangol of a long list of crimes, ranging from embezzlement to money laundering. Her lawyers denounce the claims as a 'conspiracy'.

Subscribers only Energy, Politics 22.01.2024

Isabel dos Santos in New York on 26 September 2018.

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.

Subscribers only Infrastructure, Mining, Commodity traders 22.01.2024

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.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 19.01.2024

Russia strives to keep a foothold in oil and defence

As its relations with Washington warm, Luanda is trying to cut its longstanding energy and military ties with Moscow.

Subscribers only Defence, Energy 15.01.2024

Luanda seeks to return to AU Peace and Security Council

President João Lourenço can count on a handful of trusted men and women to support his country's bid to return to one of the most important institutions of the African Union.

Subscribers only The Continent, Politics, Diplomacy 10.01.2024

Umaro Sissoco Embaló fails to mend fences between Libreville and Luanda

Guinea-Bissau's president has failed in his attempt to mediate between Brice Clotaire Oligui Nguema and João Lourenço. The Angolan leader is the only African head of state not to have recognised the new Gabonese president since he seized power four months ago.

Subscribers only Diplomacy 10.01.2024

Guinea-Bissau President Umaro Sissoco Embaló looks on during the 64th ECOWAS Head of States and Government ordinary session in Abuja, Nigeria, on December 10, 2023.

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Angola

Saudi Arabia finally prepares to appoint ambassador to Angola

Luanda extends embassy network in Asia and Oceania

ECCAS commissioner in hot water

Behind the scenes of Beijing's appointment of new ambassador in Luanda

VTB-África negotiates return to Swift system

Lourenço brings defence agenda to Prague

US reluctant to finance Angola-Zambia extension of Lobito Corridor railways

Inner circles
Mota cousins draw on African networks to keep Mota-Engil on top

Spymaster's wife joins ANPG oil regulator board

Africa Global Logistics appoints new Lobito boss

Agro-food giant Carrinho looks to expand abroad

The mysterious shareholders in oil juniors ACREP and Etu Energias

Spotlight
Angola issues embezzlement indictments for Generals Dino and Kopelipa

Lourenço and spymaster Miala overhaul military intelligence

Rihanna's Fenty Beauty expands from Lagos to Luanda

Senior MPLA figures continue to snap up oil permits

Sonangol: Isabel dos Santos indicted for 'defrauding Angolan state'

Ivanhoe Mines in pole position on Lobito corridor railway

Agribusiness at heart of new Indian ambassador's mission

Russia strives to keep a foothold in oil and defence

Luanda seeks to return to AU Peace and Security Council

Umaro Sissoco Embaló fails to mend fences between Libreville and Luanda

Spotlight
Antonio Miala, Luanda's point man in Kinshasa

DRC takes small steps to claw back offshore oil resources from Angola

Lebanon's Dar Group wins two major contracts

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Angola

Saudi Arabia finally prepares to appoint ambassador to Angola

Luanda extends embassy network in Asia and Oceania

ECCAS commissioner in hot water

Behind the scenes of Beijing's appointment of new ambassador in Luanda

VTB-África negotiates return to Swift system

Lourenço brings defence agenda to Prague

US reluctant to finance Angola-Zambia extension of Lobito Corridor railways

Inner circles Mota cousins draw on African networks to keep Mota-Engil on top

Spymaster's wife joins ANPG oil regulator board

Africa Global Logistics appoints new Lobito boss

Agro-food giant Carrinho looks to expand abroad

The mysterious shareholders in oil juniors ACREP and Etu Energias

Spotlight Angola issues embezzlement indictments for Generals Dino and Kopelipa

Lourenço and spymaster Miala overhaul military intelligence

Rihanna's Fenty Beauty expands from Lagos to Luanda

Senior MPLA figures continue to snap up oil permits

Sonangol: Isabel dos Santos indicted for 'defrauding Angolan state'

Ivanhoe Mines in pole position on Lobito corridor railway

Agribusiness at heart of new Indian ambassador's mission

Russia strives to keep a foothold in oil and defence

Luanda seeks to return to AU Peace and Security Council

Umaro Sissoco Embaló fails to mend fences between Libreville and Luanda

Spotlight Antonio Miala, Luanda's point man in Kinshasa

DRC takes small steps to claw back offshore oil resources from Angola

Lebanon's Dar Group wins two major contracts

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Inner circles
Mota cousins draw on African networks to keep Mota-Engil on top

Spotlight
Angola issues embezzlement indictments for Generals Dino and Kopelipa

Spotlight
Antonio Miala, Luanda's point man in Kinshasa