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United States (U.S.) Senators Oversee United States Government (USG) Health Assistance To Angola At The Instituto Técnico De Saúde De Luanda

The United States of America has been a steadfast partner in improving the health outcomes of Angolans, with nearly half of the approximately $1.48 billion in USG assistance provided to Angola over the last 25 years

The United States Embassy in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe is pleased to invite the media to cover the upcoming visit of a delegation of U.S. Senators to the Instituto Técnico de Saúde de Luanda (formerly IMS) on March 28th at 13:30. The purpose of this visit is to…

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Angola: Visit by the Assistant Secretary of the US Department of Agriculture (USDA)

The event served to demonstrate and taste US poultry and beef liver in the retail sector

On February 27, 2024, the Assistant Secretary of the USDA, Xochitl Torres Small, visited the Fresmart store in Luanda. The event served to demonstrate and taste US poultry and beef liver in the retail sector. US Assistant Secretary Xochitl Torres Small also assisted an Angolan chef in a brief cooking…

Source: U.S. Embassy in Angola |

Angola: Certificate Award Ceremony for the Leadership Program for International Visitors

Since 1996, more than 400 Angolan professionals have taken part in the International Visitor Leadership Program and in 2023, 9 Angolans and 2 Santomeans took part in the program

The International Visitor Leadership Program (IVLP) is a key tool for strengthening people-to-people connections and supports our foreign policy objectives by improving mutual understanding between the United States and other nations around the world. For more than 30 years, the IVLP program has provided professional exchanges in the fields of…

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Statement from Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre on the Visit of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço of Angola

The leaders will mark 30-years of diplomatic relations and discuss next steps to deepen bilateral cooperation on trade, investment, climate and energy

President Biden looks forward to welcoming Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço to the White House on Thursday, November 30.  The leaders will mark 30-years of diplomatic relations and discuss next steps to deepen our bilateral cooperation on trade, investment, climate and energy, and to advance President Biden’s Partnership for…

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United States Embassy Launches “Digital Money is Better” Project to Increase Financial Inclusion and Make Doing Business Easier in Angola

The project will focus not only on improving and expanding the use of mobile money applications, but also on supporting the Government of Angola to increase financial inclusion

The Embassy of the United States of America, in partnership with mobile operator Africell, has launched the “Digital Money is Better” project to highlight the importance that digital money can play in improving the lives of Angolans by making it easier to send and receive money. The project has a…

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Embassy in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe celebrated the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act

The U.S. Embassy has been working to broaden the range of participants in U.S. exchange programs and implementers of U.S. Government-funded projects to be more inclusive and diverse

In celebration of the 33rd anniversary of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Embassy in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe hosted a reception for organizations that promote disability awareness and inclusion. Participants from the recent Sports Diplomacy program and disability rights advocacy groups, and the Secretary of State…

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Statement from President Joe Biden Commemorating 30 Years of United States (U.S.) Diplomatic Relations with Angola

The United States will also continue to stand with the Angolan government and people to promote greater peace and stability in the region

Today—as we celebrate 30 years of diplomatic relations between the United States and Angola—we reflect on the shared values that bind our partnership. And together, we renew our commitment to achieving our shared vision for the world—one that is more peaceful, secure, and democratic for all. Our two countries are working together to achieve that vision. We’ve stepped…

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World Malaria Day: United States and Angola Partner to Defeat Malaria

Through PMI funding and programs, over 3,45M nets, 3,52M fast-acting medicines and 6.1 million Rapid Diagnostic tests were procured and delivered to clinics and communities in Angola

This past year, the United States and the Republic of Angola worked together to provide malaria services that saved lives and supported thriving communities. Investments in malaria prevention and treatment tools, along with the training and equipping of health workers, advanced Angola’s progress against the disease while strengthening the country’s…

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Second Women, Peace and Security Conference in Luanda

Ambassador Mushingi recalled that women’s contributions were critical throughout our past and will be vital in shaping the future

The Embassy of the United States of America in Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe organized, on April 11-12, 2013, the second Women, Peace and Security Conference in Luanda, capital of Angola, under the auspices of the Department of Defense through the US Africa Command (AFRICOM). The event, opened by…

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United States (U.S.) Embassy Celebrates African-American History Month with Screening of FENCES

Every President of the United States has established the month of February as a time to recognize the diverse contributions of this population within the country and in the African Diaspora

To celebrate African American History Month, the Embassy of the United States of America, in partnership with Generation 80, will screen the film Fences today at 6:00 pm, which will be honored by Ambassador Dr. Tulinabo Mushingi. Taking place at Cine.80, Rua Ramalho Ortigão, N.1, Alvalade in Luanda, the screening…