Latest news in Angola? September 3rd, 2026

Oil Sector & Economic Strategy Angola’s Oil Minister, Diamantino Azevedo, called on operating international oil firms to ramp up crude production well above 1 million barrels per day (bpd), stating that 1 million bpd should be viewed as an absolute minimum rather than a target. The announcement coincided with industry events in Luanda highlighting major institutional transformations and recent offshore discoveries by partners including Chevron and ExxonMobil. Pulse of Africa+ 1Aviation & Labor The planned national strike by maintenance technicians at Angola’s state-owned flag carrier, TAAG, was called off following urgent conciliation talks between union leadership and airline management. Flight schedules across its 13 domestic and 12 international routes avoided disruption as both parties agreed to resume formal wage negotiations. AMAN -Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies+ 1Digital Border Modernization The Ministry of the Interior began rolling out its new centralized e-visa portal to streamline immigration services. The revamped platform combines application filing, document submission, and online payments under a targeted 72-hour turnaround for international visitors. Atta Travel.Humanitarian & Regional Affairs Amnesty International issued a statement calling on authorities in both Angola and Namibia to enhance protections and basic aid for southern Angolan communities displaced across the border by prolonged drought conditions. Meanwhile, Luanda concluded hosting high-level African Union sessions focusing on regional peace and conflict-resolution mechanisms. Africa24 TV