Latest news in Angola? September 7th, 2026
07-09-2026
Economic & Financial Growth
- Angola recorded an 8.74% year-on-year GDP expansion in Q2 2026, reaching a four-year growth high led by strong performance in non-oil sectors and diamond mining. Forbes Africa
- The national sovereign wealth fund (Fundo Soberano de Angola) reported a net profit of $527 million for the previous fiscal period, reflecting a significant rebound in asset performance. Forbes Africa
- The Angolan debt and securities exchange (BODIVA) reported strong liquidity, with trading volumes reaching over 66.5 billion kwanzas. edicoesnovembro.pressreader.com
- Angola and Botswana finalized two major bilateral legal instruments to enhance bilateral cooperation, focus on cross-border investment promotion, and facilitate professional mobility. edicoesnovembro.pressreader.com
- Angolan diplomacy continues to push for multilateral cooperation and regional stability in the SADC and Central African regions following ministerial engagements at international non-aligned summits.
- The National Oil, Gas and Biofuels Agency (ANPG) and major operators highlighted continued upstream investments following new offshore discoveries and project approvals, maintaining national crude output near the target of 1 million barrels per day. Africa Energy Chamber
- Over $70 million in financial support and localized industrial consolidation programs were deployed to expand domestic manufacturing capacity and agricultural processing in key provinces.
- The Ministry of Health finalized and published the definitive admission lists for the latest national public recruitment drive.
- Preparations are progressing across national academic institutions following World Bank financial backing commitments aimed at enhancing higher education infrastructure and vocational training. edicoesnovembro.pressreader.com