http://www.euronews.com en Latest news from Euronews Euronews 2026 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:10:30 +0200 Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:10:30 +0200 30 https://static.euronews.com/website/images/euronews_flatblue.png http://www.euronews.com http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/19/pope-leo-xiv-heads-to-shrine-in-angola-that-was-a-center-of-african-slave-trade http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/19/pope-leo-xiv-heads-to-shrine-in-angola-that-was-a-center-of-african-slave-trade Sun, 19 Apr 2026 19:10:26 +0200 Pope Leo XIV headed to a Catholic shrine in Angola that was a center of African slave trade. Earlier, the pontiff celebrated Mass before an estimated 100,000 people. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/18/pope-leo-xiv-lands-in-angola-as-he-is-expected-to-address-corruption-and-poverty http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2026/04/18/pope-leo-xiv-lands-in-angola-as-he-is-expected-to-address-corruption-and-poverty Sat, 18 Apr 2026 19:14:45 +0200 After visiting Cameroon, Angola is the third leg of Pope Leo XIV's 11-day tour of Africa. People hope for appeals for peace and for him to tackle the economic woes of the oil- and rare-earth-rich nation. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/07/untouched-wild-welcoming-angolas-hidden-tourism-gem http://www.euronews.com/travel/2026/03/07/untouched-wild-welcoming-angolas-hidden-tourism-gem Sat, 07 Mar 2026 08:00:27 +0100 From untouched beaches to safari parks and one of Africa’s largest waterfalls, Angola is positioning itself as a rising tourism destination. At ITB in Berlin, the country unveiled its ambitious plans to transform tourism into a key economic pillar – while preserving its unique nature and culture. http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/25/euafrican-union-summit-leaders-commit-to-strengthening-multilateralism http://www.euronews.com/2025/11/25/euafrican-union-summit-leaders-commit-to-strengthening-multilateralism Tue, 25 Nov 2025 21:04:03 +0100 Gathered in the Angolan capital of Luanda, leaders of EU and African Union countries also welcomed progress in implementing the Global Gateway Investment Package. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/10/24/angola-mozambique-and-egypt-advocate-greater-cooperation-to-promote-tourism-in-africa http://www.euronews.com/travel/2025/10/24/angola-mozambique-and-egypt-advocate-greater-cooperation-to-promote-tourism-in-africa Fri, 24 Oct 2025 19:42:37 +0200 In a panel discussion at the Global Tourism Forum, leaders from Angola, Mozambique and Egypt explored the economic impact of tourism, its role in job creation and the importance of investment in tourism infrastructure in Africa. http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/30/at-least-22-killed-in-protests-against-fuel-price-hikes-in-angola-presidents-office-says http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/30/at-least-22-killed-in-protests-against-fuel-price-hikes-in-angola-presidents-office-says Wed, 30 Jul 2025 22:15:44 +0200 Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers, but the country does not have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so it imports diesel and gasoline at high prices. http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/29/four-killed-and-hundreds-arrested-as-protests-against-fuel-hikes-in-angola-turn-violent http://www.euronews.com/2025/07/29/four-killed-and-hundreds-arrested-as-protests-against-fuel-hikes-in-angola-turn-violent Tue, 29 Jul 2025 18:12:33 +0200 Angola is one of Africa’s largest oil producers but the country doesn’t have enough refineries to meet domestic demand, so imports diesel and gasoline at high prices. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/17/dr-congo-says-it-will-engage-in-peace-talks-with-m23-rebels-in-angola http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/17/dr-congo-says-it-will-engage-in-peace-talks-with-m23-rebels-in-angola Mon, 17 Mar 2025 15:27:24 +0100 Congolese President Félix Tshisekedi has sent a government delegation to the Angolan capital of Luanda, while M23 also confirmed its participation. http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/12/angola-to-mediate-peace-talks-between-dr-congo-and-rwanda-backed-m23-rebels http://www.euronews.com/2025/03/12/angola-to-mediate-peace-talks-between-dr-congo-and-rwanda-backed-m23-rebels Wed, 12 Mar 2025 14:02:45 +0100 This marks a shift from previous Angola-led peace talks, which excluded M23 and instead focused on Rwanda’s role in the conflict. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/31/ayom-to-celebrate-brazilian-and-french-cultural-ties-at-paris-au-fil-du-voix-festival http://www.euronews.com/culture/2025/01/31/ayom-to-celebrate-brazilian-and-french-cultural-ties-at-paris-au-fil-du-voix-festival Fri, 31 Jan 2025 10:23:10 +0100 Ahead of performance as part of the France-Brazil season this year, Euronews Culture met members of AYOM to discuss spirituality, history, and bringing international musical traditions together. http://www.euronews.com/2024/12/03/joe-biden-becomes-first-us-president-to-pay-visit-to-angola http://www.euronews.com/2024/12/03/joe-biden-becomes-first-us-president-to-pay-visit-to-angola Tue, 03 Dec 2024 17:10:50 +0100 The historic first trip by a US president to the sub-Saharan African nation aims to spotlight a 2.8 billion euro US-backed railway project, designed to counter China’s influence on the continent, including its Belt and Road Initiative. http://www.euronews.com/2024/09/02/eu-eyes-access-to-critical-raw-materials-in-angola-investment-deal http://www.euronews.com/2024/09/02/eu-eyes-access-to-critical-raw-materials-in-angola-investment-deal Mon, 02 Sep 2024 19:19:25 +0200 The EU hopes a first-of-a-kind investment deal with Angola will increase access to key resources needed for the green transition, while encouraging the west African state no to become over-reliant on its substantial oil reserves. http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/10/06/lush-rainforests-and-remote-beaches-angola-is-granting-tourists-visa-free-access http://www.euronews.com/travel/2023/10/06/lush-rainforests-and-remote-beaches-angola-is-granting-tourists-visa-free-access Fri, 06 Oct 2023 17:50:12 +0200 Angola has passed a resolution granting visa-free entry for 90-days to nationals from over 90 countries. There are 35 European countries on the list. http://www.euronews.com/2023/08/18/angolan-president-joao-lourenco-pledges-more-diverse-funding-for-investment-in-southern-af http://www.euronews.com/2023/08/18/angolan-president-joao-lourenco-pledges-more-diverse-funding-for-investment-in-southern-af Fri, 18 Aug 2023 12:36:51 +0200 On taking over the rotating presidency of the Southern African Development Community, Angola's President João Lourenço pledges to diversify sources of funding for industry and to rely less on international partners. http://www.euronews.com/2023/03/03/europe-can-count-on-angola-for-energy-president-joao-lourenco-tells-euronews http://www.euronews.com/2023/03/03/europe-can-count-on-angola-for-energy-president-joao-lourenco-tells-euronews Fri, 03 Mar 2023 20:10:16 +0100 Euronews speaks to President João Lourenço about the war in Ukraine, efforts for peace in Africa, and how Angola could solve Europe's energy concerns. http://www.euronews.com/2023/03/01/french-president-emmanuel-macron-tests-new-partnerships-in-africa http://www.euronews.com/2023/03/01/french-president-emmanuel-macron-tests-new-partnerships-in-africa Wed, 01 Mar 2023 18:54:51 +0100 Emmanuel Macron begins a four-day tour of Central Africa on Wednesday amid a growing wave of anti-French sentiment. http://www.euronews.com/2022/11/23/the-tanzanian-who-left-the-streets-for-world-cup-glory-inspire-africa http://www.euronews.com/2022/11/23/the-tanzanian-who-left-the-streets-for-world-cup-glory-inspire-africa Wed, 23 Nov 2022 13:23:54 +0100 `'People didn't believe in me.. a street child who had no future. But after that, they used me as a role model. They wanted me to be near their kids always so that I could share my experience and I can talk to them about the positive changes that have happened to my life and my family'- Sadock John http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/29/pink-diamond-found-in-angola-believed-to-be-largest-in-300-years http://www.euronews.com/2022/07/29/pink-diamond-found-in-angola-believed-to-be-largest-in-300-years Fri, 29 Jul 2022 21:31:42 +0200 A rare pink diamond discovered in Angola is thought to be the largest of its kind to be found in 300 years. http://www.euronews.com/2022/04/22/italy-s-russian-gas-boycott-gathers-pace-thanks-to-new-deals-in-africa http://www.euronews.com/2022/04/22/italy-s-russian-gas-boycott-gathers-pace-thanks-to-new-deals-in-africa Fri, 22 Apr 2022 18:26:59 +0200 Natural gas is a fossil fuel used to generate electricity, heat and cool homes and power industry. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2020/10/15/from-angola-to-lisbon-my-life-with-toxic-masculinity http://www.euronews.com/culture/2020/10/15/from-angola-to-lisbon-my-life-with-toxic-masculinity Thu, 15 Oct 2020 14:35:31 +0200 Growing up a queer child in Africa is dangerous because of all the rules around how a man is expected to behave in society. http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2020/01/24/angola-seeks-to-gain-investor-confidence-in-davos http://www.euronews.com/my-europe/2020/01/24/angola-seeks-to-gain-investor-confidence-in-davos Fri, 24 Jan 2020 21:53:50 +0100 Angola seeks to attract foreign investment in Davos. The nation is in no short of wealth, but unemployment and poverty have fertile ground. http://www.euronews.com/business/2019/12/19/web-driven-start-ups-tap-angola-s-youthful-energy http://www.euronews.com/business/2019/12/19/web-driven-start-ups-tap-angola-s-youthful-energy Thu, 19 Dec 2019 19:44:41 +0100 An online ride service is helping to diversify Angola’s economy - and its workforce. http://www.euronews.com/2019/09/27/prince-harry-follows-in-footsteps-of-his-mum-princess-diana-to-clear-angola-landmine-22-ye http://www.euronews.com/2019/09/27/prince-harry-follows-in-footsteps-of-his-mum-princess-diana-to-clear-angola-landmine-22-ye Fri, 27 Sep 2019 15:09:06 +0200 Harry clears Angola landmine 22 years after Diana http://www.euronews.com/2019/08/29/should-we-worry-more-about-the-wildfires-in-africa-or-in-the-amazon http://www.euronews.com/2019/08/29/should-we-worry-more-about-the-wildfires-in-africa-or-in-the-amazon Thu, 29 Aug 2019 15:34:51 +0200 These past few weeks, the world’s eyes have been set on the fires ravaging the Amazon forest in Brazil and Bolivia. http://www.euronews.com/2019/07/11/insight-the-street-children-of-luanda http://www.euronews.com/2019/07/11/insight-the-street-children-of-luanda Thu, 11 Jul 2019 20:10:20 +0200 Insight: The street children of Luanda http://www.euronews.com/2019/04/29/angolans-hold-solidarity-concert-for-mozambique http://www.euronews.com/2019/04/29/angolans-hold-solidarity-concert-for-mozambique Mon, 29 Apr 2019 13:00:27 +0200 Throughout Angola a solidarity movement has grown up in support of victims of the two cyclones that have hit Mozambique over the last six weeks. http://www.euronews.com/2019/03/08/take-a-360-tour-of-an-angolan-diamond-mine http://www.euronews.com/2019/03/08/take-a-360-tour-of-an-angolan-diamond-mine Fri, 08 Mar 2019 18:26:36 +0100 BUSINESS ANGOLA | Have you ever wondered how diamonds are found? In this interactive report, you can follow the process from beginning to end. http://www.euronews.com/culture/2018/12/20/another-day-of-life-tells-the-animated-story-of-the-angolan-war http://www.euronews.com/culture/2018/12/20/another-day-of-life-tells-the-animated-story-of-the-angolan-war Thu, 20 Dec 2018 19:56:33 +0100 This year's Best European Animated movie takes an unconventional look at one of Africa's bloodiest conflicts. http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/01/angola-s-new-president-speaks-exclusively-to-euronews http://www.euronews.com/2018/06/01/angola-s-new-president-speaks-exclusively-to-euronews Fri, 01 Jun 2018 21:54:00 +0200 João Lourenço talks development, human rights, and much, much more in a wide-ranging interview with the leader of one of Africa's most promising economies. http://www.euronews.com/2017/11/15/dos-santos-fired-by-angolan-president http://www.euronews.com/2017/11/15/dos-santos-fired-by-angolan-president Wed, 15 Nov 2017 14:46:44 +0100 Africa's richest woman sacked from state oil company http://www.euronews.com/2017/09/07/live-angola-elects-mps-and-president-as-dos-santos-bows-out http://www.euronews.com/2017/09/07/live-angola-elects-mps-and-president-as-dos-santos-bows-out Thu, 07 Sep 2017 02:51:00 +0200 Angola's elections body has released final results of the August 23 polls. The ruling MPLA won by 61.07% picking 150 seats in the 220 seater parliament. Joao Lourenco was also declared president-elect http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/25/joao-lourenco-set-to-become-angloas-new-president http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/25/joao-lourenco-set-to-become-angloas-new-president Fri, 25 Aug 2017 18:13:35 +0200 Joao Lourenco set to become Angloa's new president http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/23/polls-close-in-angola-election http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/23/polls-close-in-angola-election Wed, 23 Aug 2017 20:27:06 +0200 Polls close in Angola election http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/23/angolans-cast-ballots-in-landmark-election http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/23/angolans-cast-ballots-in-landmark-election Wed, 23 Aug 2017 10:00:32 +0200 Polls opened at 7am on Wednesday as the oil-producing country votes to elect its first new leader since 1979. http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/22/angolans-vote-for-first-new-leader-in-almost-40-years http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/22/angolans-vote-for-first-new-leader-in-almost-40-years Tue, 22 Aug 2017 22:47:28 +0200 Angola goes to the polls on a spirit of change but ruling MPLA remains favourite http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/22/let-there-be-light-angola-s-electrification-project http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/22/let-there-be-light-angola-s-electrification-project Tue, 22 Aug 2017 13:55:38 +0200 The economic potential of Angola has never been in doubt. http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/21/end-of-an-era-angolas-dos-santos-to-step-down http://www.euronews.com/2017/08/21/end-of-an-era-angolas-dos-santos-to-step-down Mon, 21 Aug 2017 15:24:50 +0200 Angola's head of state, José Eduardo dos Santos, to step down after 37 years http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/18/angola-rejects-eu-election-observers http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/18/angola-rejects-eu-election-observers Tue, 18 Jul 2017 13:21:24 +0200 Angola rejected conditions demanded by an EU election observer mission that had been preparing to witness next month's polls in the country, state media reported on Monday. http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/10/drawing-private-investors-to-in-angola http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/10/drawing-private-investors-to-in-angola Mon, 10 Jul 2017 18:39:08 +0200 Long dependent on oil, the West African nation of Angola is now on the path of economic diversification. http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/03/farming-a-cornerstone-of-angola-s-economic-diversification http://www.euronews.com/2017/07/03/farming-a-cornerstone-of-angola-s-economic-diversification Mon, 03 Jul 2017 20:27:14 +0200 In the Seventies, Angola was one of Africa’s leading farming nations. http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/26/angola-to-boost-tourism http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/26/angola-to-boost-tourism Mon, 26 Jun 2017 18:58:35 +0200 A country of outstanding natural beauty Welcome to this new edition of our series on Angola. http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/19/angola-s-infrastructure-boom http://www.euronews.com/2017/06/19/angola-s-infrastructure-boom Mon, 19 Jun 2017 17:57:43 +0200 Seeking to shake of its dependence on the petrol economy, Angola is building its way to economic diversification http://www.euronews.com/2017/02/11/17-dead-in-angola-stadium-stampede http://www.euronews.com/2017/02/11/17-dead-in-angola-stadium-stampede Sat, 11 Feb 2017 01:16:25 +0100 At least 17 people have died and many more have been injured in a stampede at a football match in Angola. http://www.euronews.com/2016/06/30/book-club-activists-freed-in-angola http://www.euronews.com/2016/06/30/book-club-activists-freed-in-angola Thu, 30 Jun 2016 20:52:34 +0200 A court in Angola has released 16 activists, including the well known rapper Luaty Beirão, after they were imprisoned for rebellion against long serving President Jose Eduardo dos Santos. http://www.euronews.com/2016/05/06/angola-activists-situation-worrying-says-amnesty-international http://www.euronews.com/2016/05/06/angola-activists-situation-worrying-says-amnesty-international Fri, 06 May 2016 19:12:44 +0200 Amnesty International has described the situation of 15 activists detained in Angola as “worrying.” The group is on hunger strike. Among them is http://www.euronews.com/2016/04/06/angola-yellow-fever-outbreak-spreads http://www.euronews.com/2016/04/06/angola-yellow-fever-outbreak-spreads Wed, 06 Apr 2016 03:22:29 +0200 The number of deaths from a yellow fever outbreak in Angola has risen to 225 with at least another 1,600 infected. However experts fear the numbers http://www.euronews.com/2016/03/28/angola-rapper-jailed-on-rebellion-charges-with-other-activists http://www.euronews.com/2016/03/28/angola-rapper-jailed-on-rebellion-charges-with-other-activists Mon, 28 Mar 2016 19:41:59 +0200 He has been on hunger strike. Now Portuguese Angolan rapper Luaty Beirão has been jailed with 16 other activists for ‘conspiracy to commit a http://www.euronews.com/2016/03/11/angola-s-veteran-president-dos-santos-to-step-down-in-2018 http://www.euronews.com/2016/03/11/angola-s-veteran-president-dos-santos-to-step-down-in-2018 Fri, 11 Mar 2016 16:15:15 +0100 Africa’s second-longest ruling leader, the President of Angola, has said he will step down in 2018. Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who has been in power http://www.euronews.com/culture/2016/02/16/cartas-da-guerra-letters-from-war-in-battle-for-golden-bear http://www.euronews.com/culture/2016/02/16/cartas-da-guerra-letters-from-war-in-battle-for-golden-bear Tue, 16 Feb 2016 12:07:14 +0100 The cast of the Portuguese film Cartas da Guerra (Letters from War), directed by Ivo Ferreira, took to the red carpet for the premiere of the movie http://www.euronews.com/2015/12/17/nicki-minaj-urged-to-cancel-angola-christmas-concert http://www.euronews.com/2015/12/17/nicki-minaj-urged-to-cancel-angola-christmas-concert Thu, 17 Dec 2015 13:05:15 +0100 Multiple award-winning rapper Nicki Minaj has been asked by Human Rights Foundation to cancel scheduled Christmas concert in Luanda on Saturday, December 19, organised by telecommunications company ma