What are the latest news in Angola?

Lobito Corridor Expansion Angola and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) recently concluded fresh agreements regarding the Lobito railway corridor. The project continues to draw international investment as a central transport artery designed to move critical minerals and trade goods from central Africa to Angola’s Atlantic coast.Political Climate and Opposition Clashes Tensions have increased between the ruling MPLA and the primary opposition party, UNITA. International observer groups and rights organizations have called for impartial investigations following violent disruptions of an opposition political gathering in Uíge province that left dozens injured.African Union Summit in Luanda Luanda is hosting an Extraordinary Session of the African Union Assembly, bringing regional leaders and foreign ministers together to address security, trade, and diplomatic coordination across Central and Southern Africa.Oil and Energy Outlook Angola’s state oil sector released preliminary loading schedules projecting a slight decline in crude export volumes for October, while industry leaders and government officials finalize preparations for the upcoming Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) summit to address sector investment.Bilateral Defense and Diplomacy Angola and the United States held their second Joint Defense Cooperation Committee (DEFCOM) meeting in Luanda, focusing on shared security priorities, maritime safety in the Gulf of Guinea, and regional defense collaboration.