Latest news in Angola? September 5th, 2026
05-09-2026
- Military and Security Reshuffle: President João Lourenço conducted a major leadership reshuffle across Angola’s armed forces, national police, military justice, and intelligence services, which included the retirement of 26 general officers and admirals reaching mandatory age limits. Channel Africa
- Drought Infrastructure in the South: The government readied the Calucuve and Ndúe dams in Cunene province for inauguration under the Programme to Combat the Effects of Drought in Southern Angola (PCESSA). The facilities provide critical water storage and distribution to alleviate chronic water shortages affecting tens of thousands of residents and livestock. AMAN -Alliance of Mediterranean News Agencies+ 1
- Space Technology Program: Five specialists from Angola’s National Space Program Management Office (GGPEN) were sent to France to begin advanced training linked to the construction and operation of ANGEO-1, the country’s first dedicated Earth observation satellite. TechReviewAfrica – News Details
- Telecom and Infrastructure Expansion: The Ministry of Telecommunications announced plans to deploy a domestic submarine cable connecting coastal cities alongside terrestrial fiber-optic expansion, aiming to bolster regional connectivity and support industrial development around the Lobito Corridor. allAfrica.com
- Food Security and Agriculture: International crop assessment reports noted that prolonged dry spells and irregular rainfall continue to depress cereal yields in southern agricultural areas, maintaining pressure on local food supplies despite moderating inflation.