AGP Executive Report

Industrial Privatization: Angola will privatize seven industrial hubs and seven rural parks, with public tenders for concessions expected soon, aiming to boost manufacturing, jobs and local development. Agriculture & Livestock: South African experts in Bié advised Angolan breeders to focus on training, safety and health measures to improve livestock results. Culture Spotlight: Luanda hosted the Kizomba festival, pushing the genre’s bid for UNESCO Intangible Cultural Heritage status and celebrating Angola’s musical identity. Trade & Regional Links: Namibia’s ambassador said Cunene is a strategic trade gateway for southern Africa, highlighting cross-border ties and a 60-kilometer circulation pass for border residents. Human Rights in Conflict: Angola urged stronger UN-backed action against sexual violence in conflict zones, calling for survivor-centered support, accountability, sustainable funding and prevention in peace processes. Health Access: Huambo’s free cataract surgery drive restored sight to 514 patients in five days, with more complex cases set for Luanda. Civic Participation: Angola’s telecom minister urged citizens to complete electoral registration and proof-of-life ahead of the 2027 elections. Tech for Connectivity: A Technology and Science Fair in Bié offered internet access via Angosat-2, supported by training for satellite connectivity skills. Sports & Diplomacy: Angola’s President João Lourenço congratulated São Tomé & Príncipe on independence, reinforcing bilateral ties.

Currency & Banking: Angola’s central bank has authorized banks to hold reserves using the Chinese yuan, a move that boosts the yuan’s role in Luanda’s financial system and deepens ties with China. Justice & Human Rights: Angola urged the UN Security Council to reinforce international action against sexual violence in conflict zones, calling for survivor-centered support, stronger accountability, sustainable funding, and prevention built into peace processes. Democracy & Civic Duty: The Catholic Archbishop of Luanda urged dialogue for national development and praised Parliament as the “house of Angolan identity,” while a telecom minister called on citizens to actively complete electoral registration and proof-of-life ahead of 2027. Health & Services: A cataract surgery campaign in Huambo restored sight for 514 patients, with more complex cases referred to Luanda for specialized care. Tech & Connectivity: Angola launched a modernized National Radio transmission system to expand coverage and improve reception, including stereo digital broadcasting. Sports & Culture: Angola’s Parliament will host the CPLP Parliamentary Assembly interim session in July, and Angola’s Bruno Fernando signed with Turkey’s Anadolu Efes.

Energy & Food Fallout: A new analysis says Iran’s war is rippling across Africa through higher fuel prices, disrupted supplies, and weaker Gulf-linked livelihoods. Diplomacy & Regional Role: Angola’s Foreign Minister Tête António stressed the country’s growing international projection and economic diplomacy. Elections & Civic Duty: The telecom minister urged Angolans to complete electoral registration and proof-of-life at BUAPs, noting services can take minutes. Health Access: Huambo’s free cataract surgery drive restored sight to 514 patients, with complex cases referred to Luanda. Women, Peace & Rights: Angola hosted the 2nd International Women’s Forum; AU and Angolan officials called for faster implementation of Women, Peace and Security commitments. Digital Connectivity: A Technology and Science Fair in Cuito offered free internet via Angosat-2, with training to expand satellite connectivity. Public Media Upgrade: Angola’s National Radio launched a new digital transmission system to boost coverage in Luanda and nearby provinces. Maritime Security: The Armed Forces Chief of Staff highlighted threats to South Atlantic security and the need to modernize the Navy. Business & Finance: Angola’s central bank allows banks to use the Chinese yuan for foreign-currency reserve requirements.

Banking & Trade Links: Angola’s central bank says banks can hold foreign reserves using the Chinese yuan alongside the dollar, euro and rand—another sign of deeper Angola–China financial ties. Inflation & Credit: Angola’s inflation eased to 10.11% in June, and officials say lower prices are opening the door to cheaper, wider access to credit under the next phase of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy. Public Media Upgrade: Angola’s National Radio launched a new digital transmission system in Luanda, aiming for about 99% coverage in the province and better reception in nearby areas. Diplomacy & Regional Peace: Angola’s President João Lourenço exchanged messages of congratulations with Algeria and South Sudan on independence anniversaries, while Angola also received a DRC envoy tied to the inter-Congolese dialogue process. Security at Sea: Angola’s Armed Forces Chief of Staff stressed maritime security as the Navy marks 50 years, citing piracy, illegal fishing, trafficking and cybercrime. Sports & Talent: Bruno Fernando signed a two-season deal with Turkish club Anadolu Efes, and Angola’s Childe Dundao was named to the FIBA World Cup 2027 African Qualifiers All-Star Five.

Angola–Women, Peace & Security: Angola is hosting the 2nd International Women’s Forum for Peace and Democracy in Luanda, with AU officials urging faster ratification of the African Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls, while Angolan leaders call for stronger coordination, accountability and investment to back women’s leadership in peace-building. Angola–Finance & Inclusion: Angola’s National Financial Inclusion Strategy is moving into a new phase aimed at helping mobile and digital payment providers expand into credit, alongside efforts to stabilize prices and deepen access to financial services. Angola–Diplomacy: Angola’s Foreign Affairs outreach continues, including a new ambassador presenting letters of credence in Togo and a message delivered from Chad’s president to President João Lourenço to strengthen ties and regional peace efforts. Road Safety (regional context): A parliamentary committee in Namibia pushed for a safer-systems approach to curb road deaths, citing speeding, fatigue and drunk driving—an issue that resonates across the region. Humanitarian risk (regional context): Southern Africa’s flood impacts keep mounting, with reports highlighting how climate shocks and poor planning are driving repeated displacement and deaths. Sports (Angola-linked): Former Angolan player Carlos Morais joins the Detroit Pistons’ technical staff for the NBA Summer League, continuing Angola’s basketball coaching pipeline.

ICT & AI in Education: Angola’s Huíla Province hosted a national conference urging advanced ICT and AI training for academics, plus stronger research, inclusive AI ethics, and university links under Erasmus Plus. Women, Peace & Security: At the 2nd International Women’s Forum in Luanda, AU and Angolan officials pushed for better coordination to strengthen women’s leadership in peace-building, and urged Angola to ratify the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls. Financial Inclusion: Angola’s next phase of the National Financial Inclusion Strategy aims to help mobile and digital payment providers move into credit, citing improved macro stability and lower inflation. Telecom & Markets: Unitel expanded its network in Ninda and Sumbe, posted 2025 net profit above AOA 158 billion, and is preparing an IPO roadshow for a 15% stake sale. Energy & Tourism Planning: Angola aligned tourism and planning priorities for 2026, focusing on integrated infrastructure and financing tools for private investors. Public Health Alarm: Lawyers say US deportees held in a Malabo hotel were quarantined alongside a suspected Ebola patient, as Africa CDC warns the outbreak is still accelerating. Cybersecurity: Check Point reports Angola among the most attacked African countries, with ransomware activity driving a broader rise in attacks.

Cybersecurity Watch: Check Point reports global cyber attacks jumped 10% month-on-month and 17% year-on-year in June, with ransomware activity up 33%; among African countries tracked, Angola stayed the most targeted at 4,890 attacks per organisation per week. Ebola Update: Africa CDC says the Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak has surpassed 600 deaths in DR Congo and Uganda, warning the virus is still outpacing response amid financing gaps and unsafe burial capacity shortfalls. Telecom & Finance: Angola plans to raise about $320 million by selling a 15% stake in Unitel, as the operator also reports a 2025 net profit above AOA 158 billion and expands network coverage in Ninda and Sumbe. Economy & Prices: Angola’s inflation eased to 10.11% in June, the lowest since 2015, with transport and education driving the biggest price increases. Energy & Investment: Angola’s oil sector reforms continue to draw regional interest, while broader LNG trade growth highlights Africa’s expanding gas role. Women’s Leadership: Angola hosts the 2nd International Women’s Forum for Peace and Democracy in Luanda, focusing on women’s leadership for peace and inclusive growth.

Unitel IPO & telecom reform: Angola plans to raise about $320 million by selling a 15% stake in Unitel, with the government targeting the capital market by July 24, as it pushes broader privatization to ease public finances and attract investors. Inflation & cost of living: Angola’s inflation slowed to 10.11% in June, the lowest since 2015, with transport, education, and housing-related costs driving the biggest increases. Oil & gas operations: Angola LNG in Soyo suspended operations for 32 days starting July 8 for maintenance, cutting monthly LNG output and loading by about 80% while production is expected to restart in phases. Tax policy update: The government and National Assembly revised the first chapter of the corporate income tax bill, focusing on how illicit income is taxed and adding protections for small and medium-sized enterprises. Demographic dividend push: UNFPA reaffirmed support for Angola’s use of census data to turn the country’s young population into sustainable development, while Angola’s leadership stressed investment in education, health, vocational training, and jobs. Environment & UNESCO: UNESCO praised Angola’s conservation efforts, including its 2025 UNESCO-designated biosphere reserve, and highlighted prospects for community-led sustainable tourism. Sports & youth: Angola named its senior men’s roller hockey team for a September tournament in Spain ahead of the World Skate Games 2026 in Paraguay, with the youth and sports minister pledging support.

Angola’s oil push: TotalEnergies says it will boost upstream growth at Angola Oil & Gas 2026, pointing to major projects like the $6bn Kaminho deepwater development and first gas from the Quiluma non-associated gas push. Energy market context: A new International Gas Union report puts global LNG trade at a record 436.98m tonnes in 2025, with Angola among the drivers of growth. Telecom finance: Angola’s Unitel is moving through its IPO process, with the government aiming to raise 300bn kwanzas from a 15% stake sale. Security and justice: Angola prosecutors are seeking 18-year jail terms for two Russians in a terrorism case tied to last year’s Luanda taxi-driver unrest. Industry and jobs: In Icolo e Bengo, the “Phoenix Bridge” industrial complex highlights Chinese investment in manufacturing for construction materials, with officials linking it to diversification and skilled employment. Culture: Angolan artist Márcia Dias wins gold at “Arte Brasil 2026” in Japan, earning an international career tribute trophy. Legal/IP headache: Angola’s trademark registration certificates can be delayed for years, leaving brand owners struggling to prove rights while applications sit in the system.

Energy & Oil Sector: NJ Ayuk’s new book, Crude Oil: Power, Turnaround and Transformation in Angola, has climbed into Amazon’s Top 3 New Releases, spotlighting Angola’s reform push across oil, gas, renewables and critical minerals. Justice & Security: Angola prosecutors are seeking 18-year prison terms for two Russians in a terrorism trial, alongside Angolan journalist Amor Carlos Tome and UNITA youth leader Francisco Oliveira “Buka Tanda,” with allegations tied to espionage and financing. Infrastructure & Trade: The Lobito Corridor has secured a $753 million financing package—$553 million from the U.S. DFC and $200 million from DBSA—aimed at rehabilitating and modernizing the 1,300-km railway to cut logistics costs. Industry & Jobs: In Icolo e Bengo, the “Phoenix Bridge” industrial complex (five construction-material units) was inaugurated, with Chinese investment and plans to expand hiring ahead of a 2027 phase. Culture & Recognition: Angolan visual artist Márcia Dias won gold in Japan at “Arte Brasil 2026,” earning an International Career Tribute Trophy for her work promoting Angolan art. Sports: Petro de Luanda will defend its Women’s African Cup Winners’ Cup title in Kinshasa, starting group play against HBC Kali.

Lobito Corridor Financing: Angola’s transport ministry says the Lobito Corridor railway has reached financial close with a $753 million package—$553 million from the U.S. DFC and $200 million from South Africa’s DBSA—aimed at rehabilitating and modernizing the 1,300-km line and boosting capacity to about 4.6 million tons a year. Capital Markets Push: Angola is moving ahead with the biggest-ever IPO, targeting up to $320 million by selling a 15% stake in Unitel, as the government seeks deeper capital markets and less reliance on oil. Industrial Jobs Drive: In Icolo e Bengo, five construction-material manufacturing units by Phoenix Bridge were inaugurated in a roughly $300 million investment, with 180 jobs now and plans to add 500 more before 2027. Environment & Water Security: Cubango’s ecological importance—forests, floodplains and river systems feeding the Okavango Basin—was highlighted by the environment minister, alongside new sanitation and waste-management challenges. STEM Funding: Mandume ya Ndemufayo University secured $3.5 million from the World Bank to strengthen STEM programs under a three-year higher-education development project. Peacekeeping Cooperation: Angola and the UN deepened cooperation on peacekeeping training, including “train-the-trainer” support and progress on a national peace operations center. Sports: Petro de Luanda will defend its Women’s African Cup Winners’ Cup title in Kinshasa, starting group play next week.

UNITEL IPO and tax relief: Angola’s telecom giant UNITEL launched its capital market debut with a 158 billion kwanzas net profit (2025) and kicked off the public sale of 15% of its shares, with the state aiming to raise 300 billion kwanzas; meanwhile the General Tax Administration refunded 191 billion kwanzas in VAT up to June, citing improved controls and electronic invoicing. Prisons overcrowding: Angola’s Interior Minister said penitentiary facilities are holding more than 5,000 inmates above capacity and new units in Huíla, Bié, Cunene and Cabinda are set to ease the pressure. Connectivity for education: ANGOSAT-2-backed Conecta Angola Comercial will bring DStv World Cup broadcasts to universities and training centers in Bié, Namibe, Huíla and Malanje. Health and Ebola response: Africa CDC chief Jean Kaseya welcomed the start of clinical trials for therapeutics targeting the Bundibugyo Ebola strain in DR Congo and Uganda, as WHO and partners push a $518m response plan. Regional infrastructure: Africa Finance Corporation reported financial close on the $753m Lobito Corridor Railway project, backed by DFC and DBSA funding, to modernize the 1,300-km rail link from Lobito to the DRC border.

UNITEL IPO Watch: Angola’s telecom giant UNITEL launched its capital-market debut with a 158 billion kwanzas net profit (2025) and an IPO to sell 15% of its share capital, with the state aiming to raise 300 billion kwanzas; subscriptions open for Angolans and foreign residents with a NIF and local accounts. Tax Relief: The General Tax Administration (AGT) refunded 191 billion kwanzas in VAT up to June, with 2026 forecasts around 300 billion, citing stronger controls and electronic invoicing. Prison Overcrowding: Angola’s Interior Minister says prisons hold more than 5,000 inmates above capacity and new units in Huíla, Bié, Cunene and Cabinda are set to ease the pressure. Connectivity for Education: ANGOSAT-2-backed Conecta Angola will let universities and training centres in remote provinces stream DStv broadcasts of 2026 World Cup matches in July. Diplomacy: Angola’s Foreign Minister met UN chief António Guterres in Geneva to review cooperation on peace, security, sustainable development and AI. Bilateral Ties: Angola and Cuba reviewed their historic relations across sectors including health, education, agriculture and tourism. Culture & Community: Luanda’s public life also shows up in local events like “Caldo do Poeira” in Lunda-Norte, spotlighting Angolan semba stars Robertinho and Legalize.

Unitel IPO in Angola: Angola’s telecom giant Unitel has launched an IPO roadshow to sell a 15% government stake on BODIVA, a major test of investor appetite after the state seized the company from Isabel dos Santos’ empire. Lobito Corridor finance: The Lobito Corridor railway project in Angola has reached a $753m financial close, keeping momentum on the copper-linked transport push. Maritime security push: Angola is also in the spotlight for regional defence cooperation, with Angola hosting African land forces discussions tied to broader security coordination. Energy and environment: A new global gas flaring report flags Nigeria among the biggest flarers, while a study suggests blue and fin whales off southern Africa may be slowly rebounding. Public safety in Angola-linked news: Outside Angola, Indiana, a pontoon boat crash near Angola left a 20-year-old dead and led to an arrest over suspected intoxication. Diplomacy: South Africa’s Ramaphosa is set to appoint Ayanda Dlodlo as ambassador to France, with her recent World Bank role covering Angola, Nigeria and South Africa.

Angola’s Health Push: WHO says health communication is central to public trust, urging Angola to keep services transparent and community-focused. Human Resources Boost: Angola plans training for about 38,000 health professionals by 2028, building on World Bank-supported capacity work. Regional Development: Lunda-Norte marks 48 years since its creation, highlighting diamonds, agriculture and ongoing gaps in services. Bilateral Diplomacy: Angola and Benin agree to deepen cooperation, including visa-free talks and air transport steps. Sports, Angola in the spotlight: Angola ended Mali’s unbeaten run in World Cup qualifiers with an 88-74 win, while Nigeria’s D’Tigers crushed Rwanda 106-62 in Luanda to lock in the next round. Economy/Privatisation: Angola launches an IPO to sell a 15% stake in telecoms operator Unitel, running 6–24 July, targeting about EUR 280m.

Telecom Privatisation: Angola has started an IPO roadshow to sell a 15% stake in Unitel, with the share sale running 06–24 July and expected to raise about EUR 280 million. Sports & Administration: Nigeria’s D’Tigers arrived in Luanda for the FIBA World Cup qualifiers with a win over Rwanda, but reports say unpaid hotel and participation fees could trigger eviction and even threaten their campaign. Regional Qualifiers Update: The FIBA qualifiers tracker shows Mali and Angola among the teams advancing to the next stage, with Angola’s group results still shaping the race. Mining & Infrastructure: In Moxico Leste, four mining projects are in the prospecting phase for copper linked to cobalt and nickel, with progress tied to roads, power and water. Diplomacy: Angola and Benin begin bilateral political consultations in Cotonou, covering cooperation, trade, migration and an air transport agreement. Health & Training: Angola’s Health Ministry is sending 19 professionals abroad for specialized training.