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Angola

Angola is a country in Southern Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north and Zambia to the east. The capital and largest city is Luanda.

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People walk on a street in Luanda, capital of Angola,

People walk on a street in Luanda, capital of Angola,

Angola caught in tug-of-war between China, US

Rich oil and gas reserves, along with a strategic position, make Angola a focal point for both China and the US.

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DW AfricaLink | Podcastcover: 67715110

Angola caught in tug-of-war between US and China

US President Joe Biden's first trip to Africa trip would have taken him to Angola. The trip was canceled at the last minute. But did the planned trip to southern African country come into focus on the eve of a US election have anything to do with the clash of US-China interests? Eddy Micah Jr. talks to political analyst Edmilson Angelo.

People demonstrating with one carrying a placard.

People demonstrating with one carrying a placard.

Angola: Critics slam new law to 'ban demonstrations'

Civil rights activists argue that the law is unconstitutional and effectively abolishes the right to protest.

Angolan businesswoman Isabel Dos Santos at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes

Angolan businesswoman Isabel Dos Santos at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes

Angola: Where is Isabel dos Santos' money?

Why have the frozen assets of the billionaire daughter of Angola's ex-president still not been returned to Angola?

Police officers arrest a man in Luanda who is seen on the back of a police van

Police officers arrest a man in Luanda who is seen on the back of a police van

Are Angola's democratic values under threat?

Angolan NGOs have raised concerns about government attempts to restrict democratic rights and suppress the opposition.

Thumbnail | Angolan woman divided between two professional passions

Thumbnail | Angolan woman divided between two professional passions

Cold air and music: One Angolan woman's two passions

Young Angolan Rosa Antonio repairs air-conditioning units, but has a musical career.

PALOP-Treffen

PALOP-Treffen

How Africa's freedom fighters toppled Portugal's empire

In the jungles of Africa some 50 years ago, freedom fighters took a stand against the Portuguese Empire.

Red carnations in front of Portuguese flag surrounded by people

Red carnations in front of Portuguese flag surrounded by people

Portugal's revolution paved way for strong African ties

On April 25, 1974, the Carnation Revolution marked a turning point for Portugal and its former colonies in Africa.

Angola "Mototaxi driver and Journalist, how?"

Angola "Mototaxi driver and Journalist, how?"

Angola: Taking on two jobs to make ends meet

Can you imagine working as both a journalist and motorcycle taxi driver? Meet Angolan Goncalves Trigo dos Santos.

Lorries queuing on a road - overtaken by smaller cars

Lorries queuing on a road - overtaken by smaller cars

Lobito corridor: Hoping to break China's grip on African ore

Congo, Angola and Zambia are seeking to revive a trade route dating back to colonial times — with support from the West.

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio shake hands during a news conference

US Secretary of State Antony Blinken and Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio shake hands during a news conference

Blinken recalibrates US focus in Africa

With a stopover in Angola, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken aimed to rekindle American influence across Africa.

Irene Goncalves

Irene Goncalves

'Destroyer diva': The Angolan who scored 22 goals in a match

Irene Goncalves made history scoring 22 goals in one match. She's now inspiring younger female players to aim as high.

A female football referee holds a football in her right hand while male referee lurks behind

A female football referee holds a football in her right hand while male referee lurks behind

Angolan female soccer referee faces obstacles

Lucia Manuel Tchiputo isn't only a trailblazing referee: She advocates a future without gender limitations in football.

Workers at the state oil company, Sonangol, refinery in Luanda

Workers at the state oil company, Sonangol, refinery in Luanda

Angola to leave OPEC over reduced oil production quotas

Angola refused to accept the production cuts, saying its membership in the oil cartel was no longer beneficial.

Angola | Teaching children in the streets

Angola | Teaching children in the streets

Angola: Educating underprivileged kids in the street

A literacy project has taken to the streets in Angola's capital to combat illiteracy and change lives.

Angolan Scientists, Marco Paulo, Marco Romero

Angolan Scientists, Marco Paulo, Marco Romero

Angolan brothers transform science research

Brothers Marco Romero and Marco Paulo are creating projects that are changing the lives of Angolans.

A church destroyed during fighting between anti-junta groups and Myanmar’s military in Thantlang, Myanmar

A church destroyed during fighting between anti-junta groups and Myanmar’s military in Thantlang, Myanmar

Staying alive

A rare glimpse into the lives of people in Myanmar's Chin state, over two and a half years after the military coup.

Two construction workers stand on a sandy site with puddles around them

Two construction workers stand on a sandy site with puddles around them

Angola's new oil refinery brings hopes and fears

Angola is rich in crude oil but has to import of the fuel it needs. A new refinery could change that.

New rapid malaria test: A breakthrough by Angolan twins

The innovative system delivers a result just two minutes after a patient places their index finger in the device.

Zanga Höhlen in Angola Afrika

Zanga Höhlen in Angola Afrika

Ecotourism in Angola's Zanga caves

Environmentally conscious tour guides are hoping to develop the caves, in Kwanza Norte province, in a positive way.

Protesters in Luanda, Angola carrying placards

Protesters in Luanda, Angola carrying placards

Angolan police crack down on fuel hike protests

Angolans have been demonstrating against rising prices, the suppression of street vending and new regulations for NGOs.

Return to Angola a 'moral issue' for young heart surgeon

A young Angolan cardiovascular surgeon, originally trained in Brazil, has decided to return home to help his people.

A picture of the Lauca Dam wall on the foot of which excess water is realeased downstream

A picture of the Lauca Dam wall on the foot of which excess water is realeased downstream

Using Angola's power glut for Germany's energy transition

German developers want to exploit an existing power plant in Angola to produce hydrogen for Europe's industries.

Three police officers walk next to a group of a people on a dirt road

Three police officers walk next to a group of a people on a dirt road

Angola: Police apologize for blocking DW journalist

Police have apologized for stopping a DW correspondent from covering the demolition of homes in Angola's Bengo province.

Symbolbild Selfie Bikini Strand

Symbolbild Selfie Bikini Strand

'Jarda': Angola's dangerous cosmetic surgery

In Angola, a dangerous trend known as "Jarda" is growing. It involves injecting products into the body.

Angola Die Aktivistin Florence Kapita

Angola Die Aktivistin Florence Kapita

Teen activist fights for higher education standards

Florence Kapita, the teen activist is fighting for a better education and human rights in Kapululu's Angolan community.

Angolan DJ finds success with anti-drug anthem

Angola's Manuel Jamba Marcelino — aka DJ Lolo — is using his music to raise awareness about the risks of drug use.

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African_Roots_Season2_Apple_Composite 21

Power players: Taytu Betul and Queen Njinga

Ethiopia's Taytu Betul and Angola's Queen Njinga live large in historical memory as strong female leaders.

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African_Roots_Season2_Apple_Composite 18

Viva Independence: Amilcar Cabral and Louis Rwagasore

We find out the tragic fates of these visionary leaders Amilcar Cabral and Louis Rwagasore.

A convoy carrying men with guns along on a dirt road

A convoy carrying men with guns along on a dirt road

DR Congo: Powerless against rebels

Congo wants to use new military alliances to stop violence in its eastern regions. Now Angola is also sending troops.

A man holds a clear stone believed to be a diamond

A man holds a clear stone believed to be a diamond

Why Africa bleeds diamond revenues

In the diamond industry, local communities miss out on profits despite multilateral certification measures.

Angola Der angolanische Fitnessfanatiker Joao Jacinto träumt davon ein Bodybuilder auf der Weltbühne zu werden

Angola Der angolanische Fitnessfanatiker Joao Jacinto träumt davon ein Bodybuilder auf der Weltbühne zu werden

The Angolan fitness fanatic 'smashing' stereotypes

Joao Jacinto dreams of becoming a bodybuilder — and he won't let his physical disability stop him.

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva

Africa bets on Brazil’s new President Lula da Silva

Many African leaders were quick to congratulate the new Brazilian leader on his victory, but are their hopes realistic?

Man leans forward, soccer ball balanced precariously on his back, as men, boys watch

Man leans forward, soccer ball balanced precariously on his back, as men, boys watch

'Funguica': The art of freestyle football in Angola

A football and a lot of skill: That's all the "funguiceiros" need to put on a show in the Angolan city of Malanje.

Deusa Xtraga

Deusa Xtraga

Angola: Deusa Xtraga, changing lives by dancing

Meet the dancer from the Angolan province of Malanje who, in her classes, teaches women not to be afraid of dancing.

Isabel dos Santos

Isabel dos Santos

Angola: Ex-president's daughter 'not hiding'

Isabel dos Santos is wanted with an international arrest warrant. She tells DW she is not trying to escape the law.

Angola Luanda | Treffen der Präsidenten Kagame (L) Lourenco (C) und Tshisekedi

Angola Luanda | Treffen der Präsidenten Kagame (L) Lourenco (C) und Tshisekedi

AfricaLink on Air — 24 November 2022

Ceasefire deal in DR Congo +++German troop pullout of Mali +++ Exclusive Interview with Isabel dos Santos +++ World Cup

DW Sendung The 77 Percent | Fußball

DW Sendung The 77 Percent | Fußball

The 77 Percent - The Magazine for Africa's Youth

We check out Africa’s finest players, hear from migrant workers in Qatar, and watch some amputee football in Ghana.

DW Sendung The 77 Percent | Fußball

DW Sendung The 77 Percent | Fußball

Women referees take center circle

We meet the young female referee leading the players onto the pitch and calling fair games.

Adalberto Costa Junior speaks to a huge crowd of supporters after a demonstration in Luanda

Adalberto Costa Junior speaks to a huge crowd of supporters after a demonstration in Luanda

Thousands protest disputed Angola vote result

Thousands of Angolans have taken to the streets of the country's capital to protest against alleged electoral fraud.

A young woman walks past a group of soldiers in Luanda

A young woman walks past a group of soldiers in Luanda

Angola after the election: No rest for the opposition

There was little Angolans could do to protest the swearing-in of Joao Lourenco as president.

UNITA leader speaks to journalists

UNITA leader speaks to journalists

Angolan opposition seeks to nullify election results

UNITA claims there were discrepancies between the party's own count and the electoral commission's tally.

Joao Lourenco holds up his finger to show an ink stain after he voted in the elections lasst week

Joao Lourenco holds up his finger to show an ink stain after he voted in the elections lasst week

Angolan President Joao Lourenco wins reelection bid

The result extends the MPLA party's decades long rule and hands Lourenco a second term in office.

A poster of Jose Eduardo dos Santos in the Praca da Republica in Luanda

A poster of Jose Eduardo dos Santos in the Praca da Republica in Luanda

Angola's ex-President dos Santos laid to rest

Jose Eduardo dos Santos ruled Angola for nearly four decades.

Angola | Präsident Joao Lourenco MPLA

Angola | Präsident Joao Lourenco MPLA

AfricaLink on Air — 26 August 2022

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DW l Marcio Pessôa - Autorenportrait

Angola: Ruling party's losses force urgent rethink

Marcia Pessoa

Voter defiance and the emergence of a strong challenger put increasing pressure on Angolan President Joao Lourenco.

Angola's president, Joao Lourenco, leaves after a meeting at the party's headquarters in the capital Luanda

Angola's president, Joao Lourenco, leaves after a meeting at the party's headquarters in the capital Luanda

Angola's ruling MPLA claims election victory

Angola's MPLA is poised to continue its nearly five-decade rule. But opposition party UNITA is contesting the count.

A woman casts her vote in the ballot box.

A woman casts her vote in the ballot box.

Angola's ruling party set to win election

Frustration over poverty and unemployment had given the main opposition party its best-ever chance of winning the vote.

Angola Wahl 2022

Angola Wahl 2022

AfricaLink on Air — 24 August 2022

Angolan president elections +++ Cameroon Anglophone lockdowns effects +++ Guinea's political crisis

Ginga Savimbi, daughter of UNITA founder Jonas Savimbi

Ginga Savimbi, daughter of UNITA founder Jonas Savimbi

Angola's opposition is upbeat as voting ends

Voters cast ballots in one of Angola's tightest elections yet, pitting the ruling MPLA against the opposition UNITA.