10th Anniversary of Laudato Si': Catholic Official in Angola Raises Concerns About Actions Endangering the Environment

“We are seeing great inequality between rich countries and developing countries, and this is reflected in the living conditions of the poorest populations,” the Angolan member of the Society of Jesus (SJ/Jesuits) told ACI Africa. Drawing attention to …

Portuguese Ambassador wants to strengthen Caixa Angola and expand the financing line to private individuals

During his acceptance speech for the Economic Diplomat of the Year award, granted by the Portuguese Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Francisco Alegre Duarte argued that Portugal's line of investment and export financing for Angola should be expanded …

Angola man sentenced for crash that killed 8-year-old boy

Markus Genovese receives a 5-to-15-year sentence for causing a crash that killed an 8-year-old boy. BUFFALO, N.Y. — An Angola man was sentenced to prison for his role in a fatal crash that took the life of an eight-year-old boy.  Markus R. Genovese, 53, …

Fire hits Chevron’s BBLT platform off Angola

EU to support fight against cholera in Angola with one million euros

According to a WHO note, “in a decisive effort to contain the spread of the cholera outbreak in Angola”, the EU signed a memorandum of understanding with Unicef ​​that marks the formal launch of this initiative to support the Government of Angola. The …

VTB Africa Bank closed in Angola by decision of shareholders

Manuel Tiago Dias, who was speaking at a press conference at the end of the 123rd meeting of the Monetary Policy Committee, said that the decision was taken at a general shareholders' meeting, without providing further details. Banco VTB África S.A. …

One person missing following fire on Chevron’s platform off Angola

The Angolan National Agency for Oil, Gas and Biofuels has revealed that one person was missing following a fire on Chevron’s deepwater Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) oil platform. The fire broke out on May 20 around 3 am local time in the basement …

Angola LNG Compressor Leak Delays Loading Program

By Oleg Vukmanovic, Reuters A compressor leak at Angola's new liquefied natural gas (LNGLF) (LNG) export plant has delayed loading programs and reduced output at the $10 billion project, which is due to shut for two months from July, a site manager …

Namibian boxers head to Angola for tournament

Namibia has sent a team of five male boxers to Angola to participate in an international boxing tournament. The event is held as part of that country’s national Independence celebrations.  The tournament, which runs from 21 to 25 May, features both male …

Catholic Official in Angola Decries Exploitation of Children in Namibia, Urges Urgent Government Action

“Pohamba showed not only empathy but moral leadership. Even out of office, he continues to uphold fundamental human values. He suggested that the Namibian government enroll these children in the same schools attended by local children and said he would …