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Office of the UN High Commissioner for Human Rights (OHCHR)
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Angola’s human rights record to be examined by Universal Periodic Review

The first, second and third UPR reviews of Angola took place in February 2010, October 2014, and November 2019, respectively

The human rights record of Angola will be examined by the United Nations Human Rights Council’s Universal Periodic Review (UPR) Working Group for the fourth time on Thursday, 23 January 2025, in a meeting in Geneva that will be webcast live. Angola is one of 14 States to be reviewed by…

Energy Capital & Power

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Where Dialogue Becomes Deals: Angola Oil & Gas to Host Launch Reception in Luanda on January 28

Taking place at the Lookal Beach Club, the Reception event launches the 6th edition of the Angola Oil & Gas conference – the nation’s premier event for the oil and gas industry

The 2025 edition of the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition will be officially launched at a Reception Event in Luanda on January 28, 2025. This exclusive gathering – taking place at Lookal Beach Club from 18:00-21:00 – will set the stage for the highly anticipated 6th edition…

Energy Capital & Power
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Red Sky Energy Secures 35% Stake in Block 6/24, Eyes New Deals in Angola

Prioritizing proven or developed assets, the Australian firm is seeking new opportunities in Angola

Australian exploration and production company Red Sky Energy has made its first foray into Africa’s oil and gas market, acquiring a 35% stake in Block 6/24, offshore Angola. Speaking exclusively to Energy Capital & Power (www.EnergyCapitalPower.com), the company’s CEO Andrew Knox cited the Angola Oil & Gas (AOG) conference as…

Energy Capital & Power
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Afentra Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to Share Strategies for Unlocking Mature Field Potential at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF) 2025

Drawing on Afentra’s success in Angola, CEO Paul McDade will highlight strategies for optimizing mature oil assets – aligning with the Republic of Congo’s goal to revitalize production and drive sustainable growth

Paul McDade, CEO of UK-based oil company Afentra, has been confirmed as a speaker at the Congo Energy & Investment Forum (CEIF), taking place on March 25-26, 2025 in Brazzaville. Leveraging Afentra’s successful operations in Angola, McDade will highlight the company’s strategic approach to optimizing mid-life oilfields and driving sustainable…

President of the Republic of Kenya
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Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Luanda in two months

This was announced after a meeting between Presidents William Ruto and João Lourenço of Angola at the Angolan presidential palace in Luanda on Wednesday

Kenya and Angola will work together to ensure Kenya Airways resumes direct flights to Luanda, Angola, beginning March this year. This was announced after a meeting between Presidents William Ruto and João Lourenço of Angola at the Angolan presidential palace in Luanda on Wednesday, marking a significant step in strengthening…

Amnesty International
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Angola: Five government critics released after more than a year of arbitrary imprisonment

Amnesty International campaigned extensively for the release of the five with petitions, public statements, events and more, and supported them through their families and legal representatives during their imprisonment

Responding to the release of five arbitrarily detained government critics in Angola after more than a year behind bars, Amnesty International’s Deputy Regional Director for East and Southern Africa, Sarah Jackson, said:  “At last, Neth Nahara, Adolfo Campos, Gildo das Ruas, Tanaice Neutro and Pensador are free. We are overjoyed…

African Energy Chamber

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Sanha Lean Gas Connection Project Achieves First Gas in Milestone for Angolan Diversification

The project will supply gas from Block 0’s Sanha field to Soyo power plants and the Angola LNG plant, boosting production capacity and strengthening exports

The Sanha Lean Gas Connection project – situated in Angola’s Benguela province – has achieved first gas production. Spearheaded by the Cabinda Gulf Oil Company – energy major Chevron’s Angolan subsidiary – the project will supply natural gas from Block 0 to Soyo power plants and the Angola Liquefied Natural…

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Former Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Player Sylvia Fowles Attends Inaugural Exxonmobil Jr. NBA League Finals in Luanda

Instituto Medio de Administração Gestão (Boston Celtics) were crowned the inaugural champions in both the girls’ and boys’ divisions, respectively, following seven months of competition

The inaugural ExxonMobil Jr. NBA League Angola Finals (www.NBA.com) took place on Saturday, December 14, at the Pavilhão Dream Space in Luanda, Angola, with two-time WNBA champion and eight-time All-Star Sylvia Fowles in attendance.  Instituto Medio de Administração Gestão (Boston Celtics) were crowned the inaugural champions in both the girls’…

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    • Equinor Applauds Angola’s Oil Reforms; The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Backs Vision for Africa’s Energy Future
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Equinor Applauds Angola’s Oil Reforms; The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Backs Vision for Africa’s Energy Future

Equinor has lauded Angola's Incremental Production Decree, implemented last month, for introducing updated and progressive fiscal terms that enhance the commercial viability of developing oil and gas fields

Norwegian multinational energy firm Equinor has commended Angola’s recent Incremental Production Decree as a landmark reform that enhances the country’s ability to attract oil and gas investments, while boosting production and driving economic growth. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/), as the voice of the African energy sector, proudly endorses…

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TelCables Nigeria to Open New Point of Presence at Rack Centre Lagos to Boost Connectivity and Cloud Access across West Africa

New PoP to provide low latency connectivity to major cables, hyperscalers, ISPs, businesses and enterprises through West Africa’s largest carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos

TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of global ICT solutions and services provider, Angola Cables (www.AngolaCables.co.ao) has said that it will open a new PoP at the Lagos Rack Centre facility to boost low-latency interconnectivity and Cloud access across West Africa. Fernando Fernandes, CEO of TelCables Nigeria and West Africa said that…