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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,

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

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.
PoliticsOctober 11, 2024
People demonstrating with one carrying a placard.

Angola: Critics slam new law to 'ban demonstrations'

Angola: Critics slam new law to 'ban demonstrations'

Civil rights activists argue that the law is unconstitutional and effectively abolishes the right to protest.
PoliticsSeptember 11, 2024
Angolan businesswoman Isabel Dos Santos at the Cannes Film Festival in Cannes

Angola: Where is Isabel dos Santos' money?

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?
Law and JusticeAugust 22, 2024
Police officers arrest a man in Luanda who is seen on the back of a police van

Are Angola's democratic values under threat?

Are Angola's democratic values under threat?

Angolan NGOs have raised concerns about government attempts to restrict democratic rights and suppress the opposition.
PoliticsJuly 1, 2024
Thumbnail | Angolan woman divided between two professional passions

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

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

Young Angolan Rosa Antonio repairs air-conditioning units, but has a musical career.
SocietyJune 19, 202401:16 min
PALOP-Treffen

How Africa's freedom fighters toppled Portugal's empire

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.
ConflictsApril 25, 202402:01 min
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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.
GlobalizationFebruary 8, 2024
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.
SocietyJanuary 20, 202301:22 min
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?
PoliticsJanuary 18, 2023
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.
SocietyDecember 9, 202201:22 min
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.
PoliticsSeptember 16, 2022
Angola | Roboter um COVID-19 zu bekämpfen

Angola: A robot to fight COVID-19

It can check someone's temperature, offers disinfectants and identifies people that don't wear masks.
TechnologyMarch 5, 202101:53 min
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