AGP Executive Report

Electoral Update: Angola’s “Angola Chama por Ti” campaign enters a new push for the Registo Eleitoral Oficioso, with mass mobilization in Luanda’s Kilamba, Cazenga, Viana and Cacuaco as officials urge citizens to update data and complete proof of life at BUAPs ahead of 2027. AUDA-NEPAD & Diplomacy: In Egypt’s Alamein, President João Lourenço backed concrete measures to strengthen AUDA-NEPAD for the next 25 years, while African leaders called for self-reliance and joint action on development financing. Transport & Logistics: Angola’s HubTransporte & Logística Summit in Luanda highlighted rail, port and digital logistics upgrades, including agreements to modernize the Luanda–Malanje rail corridor. Infrastructure & Connectivity: Angola Cables announced upgrades to MONET and SACS using Ciena tech to boost transatlantic capacity for AI and cloud-driven data demand. Women’s Health: Vice-President Esperança da Costa renewed focus on maternal and women’s health as a development priority. Business & Energy: João Lourenço met major Egyptian and African business leaders in Alamein, including Elsewedy Electric, BGN International and Arab Contractors, as investment talks gathered momentum.

Electoral Mobilisation: Angola’s “Angola Chama por Ti” campaign is pushing citizens to update electoral data and do proof of life, with officials saying millions have already complied and urging people not to wait until the last days. Public Administration & Law: The National Statistics Institute (INE) is collecting public input to improve the National Statistics System Law and the National Statistical Development Strategy, with next steps moving through government and parliament. Education & Human Capital: The MESCTI announced a renewed programme to send top graduates and masters “of merit” to leading universities worldwide, alongside plans to regulate course supply around national development needs. Health & Women: The Vice-President stressed maternal and women’s health as a development priority, citing Africa’s heavy share of preventable maternal deaths. Regional Diplomacy: Angola’s President João Lourenço co-led AUDA-NEPAD founding nations discussions in Egypt, where AUDA-NEPAD financing and African self-reliance were central themes. Infrastructure & Economy: Angola Cables is upgrading MONET and SACS with Ciena tech to meet rising AI and cloud-driven data demand between Africa and the Americas. Transport & Logistics: Luanda hosted the 2nd Transport & Logistics Summit, with deals aimed at modernising rail links and boosting digital logistics platforms. Energy Finance: Afreximbank says it expects to complete financing for Angola’s Amufert fertiliser plant by late October.

Electoral Roll Push: Angola’s Mário Oliveira urged citizens to join the “Angola Chama por Ti” campaign, updating personal and electoral data, doing proof of life and handling ID procedures at BUAP counters—starting in Luanda’s Kilamba, Cacuaco, Cazenga and Viana, running to end-December. Labour & Retail Safety: Angola assessed in Geneva with ILO technical guidance on updating national rules for hygiene, health and safety at work in the retail sector, reflecting growth in supermarkets and large chains. Diplomacy for Trade: Foreign minister Téte António used Egypt’s Alamein AUDA-NEPAD and AU-RCC meetings to argue that trade and investment should lead Africa’s agenda, linking economic drivers to conflict prevention and integration. AUDA-NEPAD Leadership: President João Lourenço is in Egypt to co-chair AUDA-NEPAD founding members’ summit with El-Sisi and to attend the mid-year AU coordination meeting with RECs. Data Law Overhaul: INE’s Joel Futi said public consultation inputs are being consolidated to improve Angola’s Statistics System Law and National Statistical Development Strategy, with next steps through government and parliament. Education Mobility Deal: MED and Opaia discussed a partnership to supply student buses (including for special needs) plus a mobile library to expand access to reading. Church & Legal Awareness: An Angola Catholic bishop called for parish-based legal education and “legal fairs” so communities learn rights, responsibilities and complaint channels. Regional Security Watch: A UN report accuses AFC/M23 of systematic civilian targeting in eastern DRC, intensifying international pressure for accountability.

Election Readiness: Angola’s voter data push is set to kick off Saturday with the “Angola Chama por Ti” campaign, urging adults to update personal and electoral records, complete proof of life, and handle BI procedures across Luanda municipalities through December. Statistics & Governance: The National Statistics Institute (INE) says public input from a consultation will feed into improvements to the Law on the National Statistical System and the National Statistical Development Strategy, with the revised document to move through government approval steps. Education Policy: In Huambo, the President’s Civil House chief argued universities must serve development—producing solutions, linking academia with the state, business and communities, and building Angola’s own science and technology capacity. Continental Diplomacy: President João Lourenço heads to Egypt for AUDA-NEPAD and AU-African regional coordination meetings, with Angola set to present AUDA-NEPAD reporting and push Agenda 2063 integration priorities. Justice & Community Rights: A Catholic bishop in Angola urged pastoral agents to promote legal awareness in parishes, including a proposed “legal fair” to guide citizens on rights and complaint mechanisms. Regional Security Watch: A new UN report accuses DRC’s AFC/M23 of systematic civilian targeting in eastern Congo, triggering international backlash and challenging the group’s stated anti-FDLR rationale.

AUDA-NEPAD & AU Coordination: President João Lourenço departs Luanda for Egypt to co-lead AUDA-NEPAD founder summit with Abdel Fattah El-Sisi and to join the mid-year AU–RECs coordination meeting, spotlighting Agenda 2063 delivery and continental integration. Economic Diplomacy: Angola’s foreign minister, Téte António, will take part in the AUDA-NEPAD ministerial dialogue on “Transforming Relationships into Trade and Investment,” pushing diplomacy-to-execution for markets and investment. Angola–Nigeria Ties: Lourenço renews commitment to strengthen relations with Nigeria on its 66th independence anniversary, citing political, energy and economic cooperation. AFIS in Luanda: The Africa Financial Summit (Nov 3–4) is set to return to Luanda, aiming to deepen financial integration and mobilize capital, with IFC stressing the need to unlock finance for SMEs and infrastructure. Lobito Corridor Push: Lusaka will host high-level Lobito Corridor talks (Oct 5–6) with Angola and DRC, focused on turning the route into a single integrated economic corridor and attracting private capital. Justice & Military System: Lourenço swears in a Supreme Military Court judge and urges new military justice prosecutors to serve with zeal, alongside appointments in the military prosecution system. Social Protection Expansion: Angola’s social protection system tops 3.4 million registered workers, with plans to reach at least 25% coverage of the working-age population this year. Transport Governance: Mintrans inaugurates a new 30-floor headquarters in Luanda to centralize services and improve coordination across the sector. Education Inclusion: MED and Opaia discuss a partnership to supply student transport buses, including adaptations for learners with special needs, plus a mobile library. Maritime Logistics: Tamrose expands operations into Angola, securing a five-year offshore support vessels contract and adding three PSVs via Afreximbank support. Civil Defence Cooperation: Serbia and Angola sign an MoU on civil defence, firefighting and rescue services.

Traditional Justice: In Benguela, Governor Manuel Nunes Júnior said Angola’s customary institutions are “incontestable” and should be formally articulated with the state to avoid conflicts of authority. Military Justice: President João Lourenço swore in a new judge adviser at the Supreme Military Court and urged new military justice prosecutors to serve the country with “zeal and dedication.” Social Protection: Angola’s mandatory social protection system has over 3.4 million workers registered, with a target of at least 25% coverage of the economically active population by year-end. Transport & Governance: Luanda inaugurated a new 30-floor headquarters for the Ministry of Transport, aiming to improve coordination across the sector; the government also highlighted private-sector participation in transnational infrastructure investment. Media & Elections: MINTTICS renewed support for journalist training and launched a “Special Campaign for Citizenship” to boost voter registration and life-proof updates, starting in Luanda. Regional Diplomacy: João Lourenço heads to Egypt for AU integration meetings, while Angola and Finland discussed anniversary cooperation areas like agriculture, digitalization and telecoms. Public Safety: Fire Prevention Week promotes safer charging of lithium-ion devices.

Electoral Roll Push: Angola’s telecoms ministry (MINTTICS) launches a “Special Campaign for Citizenship” from Oct 3 in Luanda to boost voter data updating and life-proof registration, using TV, radio, press and digital platforms plus churches and public figures. Party Governance: MPLA President João Lourenço chairs a closed-door Bureau Político meeting to review internal party life as the party gears up for its 9th Ordinary Congress in December and provincial renewals. Health Policy: Angola steps up focus on sickle-cell anemia, stressing early diagnosis, regular treatment, patient/family education and safe blood supply, while also calling for stronger social protection for older people. Statistics Reform: INE defends stronger statistical literacy as Angola revises its national statistics system law and development strategy (2026-2032), warning that not all public data counts as official statistics. Culture & Infrastructure: Luanda’s Cine-Teatro Nacional and Cinemateca Nacional reopen in October after rehabilitation, with a music-and-dance-heavy programme. Regional Diplomacy (DRC): Angola is cited as a key partner for completing eastern DRC peace commitments on disarmament, demobilization and cantonment. Sports (CAN 2027): Palancas Negras train in Casablanca for the Oct 6 clash with Malawi; Angola sits third in Group B with one point.

SADC Anti–Money Laundering Push: Angola and the DRC are the last two SADC states still on FATF’s grey list, as the Institute for Security Studies backs regional steps to strengthen enforcement against money laundering and terrorist financing. Luanda Party Politics: MPLA President João Lourenço chaired a closed-door Bureau Político meeting to review internal party life ahead of the 9th Ordinary Congress and provincial renewal conferences. Health Policy: Angola is intensifying early diagnosis and regular treatment for sickle cell disease, with officials stressing safe blood supply and patient/family education. Statistics Governance: Angola’s INE argues for stronger statistical literacy so decision-makers and users distinguish official statistics from other public data under a revised national statistics law. Culture & State Capacity: The Cine-Teatro Nacional and Cinemateca Nacional in Luanda will reopen in October after rehabilitation, with a programme spanning music, theatre, dance and cinema. DRC Peace Diplomacy: Angola is again highlighted as a key partner for finishing eastern DRC peace commitments on disarmament, demobilisation and cantonment, as regional mediation dynamics face fresh scrutiny. Social Protection for Older People: The State Secretary for Social Action calls for stronger protection and participation policies so ageing brings dignity, not loss of rights. Angola’s Finance Milestone: Angola’s first sustainable bonds were admitted to trading with Italian-backed technical support, aiming to fund environmental and social projects. Space Cooperation: Angola’s National Space Program Management Office signed a cooperation track with the UAE Space Agency, moving ties from dialogue to delivery. Infrastructure & Connectivity: Angola Cables is upgrading MONET and SACS with Ciena tech to expand high-capacity international connectivity.

Angola’s Public Finance & Accountability: Angola’s General State Account for 2025 reported revenues of 34.60 trillion kwanzas and expenses of 34.57 trillion, with public debt stock at about 62.18 trillion and 12 assets sold under the privatization programme (345.64 billion kwanzas). Electoral Update in Luanda: In Luanda, 180 brigadistas (out of about 900 planned) began training to speed up voter registry updates, with authorities urging eligible citizens to use BUAPs; the target is roughly 4.824 million updates by 31 March. Environmental Governance in Luanda Bay: The government said it is running regular environmental monitoring in Baía de Luanda, tracking water parameters like dissolved oxygen and chlorophyll indicators, noting a temporary oxygen drop on 25 September followed by improvement by 28 September. Sustainable Finance: Angola’s first sustainable bonds were admitted to trading on BODIVA, supported by an Italian-backed UNDP technical assistance programme (PISTA), with proceeds earmarked for environmental and social projects. Health Workforce Capacity: MINSA launched an immersion programme in Luanda for 333 Angolan nurses with advanced skills for intensive care, using clinical simulation to improve care quality for critical patients. Women in Transport & Logistics: Angola’s civil aviation authority says women make up 7% of pilots, pushing for more training, mentoring, and early exposure to transport careers. Regional Diplomacy & Security: Angola used the UN General Assembly’s high-level week to push positions on peace and security, strengthen alliances, and advance cooperation priorities, including Josefa Sacko’s FAO bid. International Spotlight: WHO reported cholera deaths worldwide hit the highest level in decades in 2025, with Angola among the countries accounting for most reported cases and deaths.

Electoral Update (Luanda): Luanda has begun training 180 brigadistas (out of about 900 planned) to speed up voter registry updates, urging adults to use BUAP service points even as mobile teams operate; the province targets roughly 4.824 million updates by 31 March. Environmental Governance (Luanda Bay): The government says it is running daily environmental monitoring for Luanda Bay, tracking water temperature, salinity, dissolved oxygen, pH and chlorophyll indicators; a Sept. 25 oxygen drop was noted, with later readings described as improving. Public Finance (State Accounts): Angola’s 2025 General State Account reports revenues of 34.60 trillion kwanzas and expenses of 34.57 trillion, with public debt around 62.18 trillion and 12 assets sold under privatization. Diplomacy (UNGA & Appointments): Angola used UNGA’s high-level week to push positions on peace, security and multilateralism, while the Council of Ministers approved new ambassadors including Spain’s representative to Angola. Health & Social Policy: MINSA is immersing 333 advanced-care nurses in intensive care simulation training, and WHO reports cholera deaths rose 30% in 2025, with Angola among the heavily affected countries. Maritime & Gender (Soyo): In Soyo, officials backed stronger access for women in the “blue economy” via training, financing and environmental projects tied to coastal cleanup and mangrove planting. Business & Markets (Standard Bank): Angola raised 208.5 billion kwanzas selling a 34% stake in Standard Bank de Angola; demand was far higher than supply, with Standard Bank Group taking most of the shares.

Angola’s Economy & Markets: Standard Bank de Angola raised 208.5bn kwanzas from selling a 34% stake, with demand nearly double; the lender boosted its control to 75% and its shares are set to start trading on Bodiva, a move aimed at deepening Angola’s capital market. Transport & Regional Integration: In Luanda, SADC transport ministers backed trade facilitation as key to unlocking logistics corridors, while Angola’s transport summit signed deals for a Luanda–Malanje rail PPP support package, a national EV charging rollout (Ondjila Green), and a digital “Data Room” for financing projects. Energy Access: The IEA says Nigeria and other African states need about $150bn by 2035 to reach universal electricity access, with grid expansion the biggest funding gap—an issue Angola’s power plans will feel. Regional Security: Angola and Zimbabwe signed a defence and security cooperation MoU in Harare, focusing on training, joint exercises and technical-military exchange. Public Administration & Governance: Angola’s capital markets regulator reiterated plans to open the local debt market to non-resident investors to boost liquidity and secondary trading. Health & Social Needs: Angola’s Pescangola is under review for financial and operational recovery, while elsewhere in the region Engela State Hospital secured 200 mattresses after a reported shortage.

Ebola Financing: Africa CDC welcomed near-$3bn mobilised to fight Ebola after a G20+ pledge of $700m, urging fast disbursement and full transparency on every dollar. Public Enterprise Recovery: Angola’s government reviewed Pescangola’s financial and operational situation, pushing for a clearer stabilisation plan with defined responsibilities across the ministry, the company and IGAPE. MPLA Commemoration: The MPLA Bureau Politico mourned Maria de Lourdes Veiga, highlighting her long service across parliament, provincial leadership and the National Electoral Commission. Regional Transport Push: At the Angola Hub Transport and Logistics Summit, SADC transport ministers stressed trade facilitation and turning regional agreements into concrete projects; Angola’s leadership linked connectivity to jobs and lower business costs. Finance & Markets: Angola reiterated plans to open its capital markets to non-resident investors to boost liquidity and deepen the secondary market for public debt. Defence Cooperation: Angola and Zimbabwe signed a Defence and Security accord in Harare covering training, joint exercises and technical-military cooperation. Diplomacy & Crime Prevention: Angola attended the UN crime-prevention congress in Abu Dhabi and met Cuba’s ambassador ahead of the next Angola-Cuba intergovernmental commission session. BNA Research: The central bank promoted university-led scientific work to better anticipate risks and strengthen Angola’s financial resilience.

AFCON Qualifiers: Egypt’s Mohamed Salah will miss the Sept. 29 clash with South Sudan in Juba, with the Egyptian Football Association citing concerns over the artificial pitch at Juba Stadium—after a tense substitution in Egypt’s 0-0 draw with Angola. Angola–Zimbabwe Defence Ties: Angola’s Defence minister Lúcio Amaral is in Harare for a 72-hour visit to deepen bilateral cooperation in defence and security, including training and exchanges under SADC frameworks. Regional Transport & Investment: Angola is hosting the Angola Hub Transporte & Logística Summit in Luanda, pitching the Lobito and other corridors to attract financing and partnerships, including with the IFC. Energy & Governance: A report alleges systematic oil spills harming Angola’s coast and communities, renewing pressure on operators and regulators. Tourism Diplomacy: Angola marks World Tourism Day by launching “Visit Angola” and “Meet in Angola” branding and promoting the Angola Convention Bureau abroad. Public Finance Oversight: More school principals are set to face audit queries over financial management and asbestos roofing disposal challenges.

Malaria Financing Push at UNGA: African leaders meeting on the sidelines of UNGA 81 urged stronger domestic funding and multisector action to accelerate malaria elimination, warning that stalled progress and financing shortfalls could drive a major resurgence. Church-State Cooperation in Luanda: In Camama, the municipal administration publicly recognized the church’s role in building a more solidary society and called for tighter cooperation between public institutions and religious confessions. Angola–Zimbabwe Defense Ties: Angola’s defence minister, Lúcio Amaral, visited Harare to deepen bilateral cooperation with Zimbabwe, focusing on training, exchanges, and regional security coordination. Parliament Oversight on Schools: More national school principals are set to appear before MPs to answer audit queries, as governance and financial management in education remains under scrutiny. Ebola Preparedness Alert: Africa CDC flagged Angola among 10 countries at risk as the DRC’s Bundibugyo Ebola outbreak expands, urging stronger surveillance and rapid response capacity. Tourism Diplomacy: Angola marked World Tourism Day by launching “Visit Angola” and “Meet in Angola” branding and promoting the “Angola Convention Bureau” to attract investment and events. AfCON Qualifiers Spotlight: Angola’s CAN 2027 campaign continues after a goalless draw with Egypt, while Egypt’s Mohamed Salah was reportedly rested due to artificial turf concerns ahead of the South Sudan match.

UN Diplomacy: President João Lourenço returned to Luanda after addressing the 81st UN General Assembly, warning of “world anarchy” and urging stronger UN-led dialogue and international law, while backing predictable funding for AU peace operations. Health Policy: Abu Dhabi’s Future Health convened ministers and global health leaders at UNGA 81, including Angola, to push health systems toward prevention—linking early risk data, prevention financing, delivery capacity, and trusted community care. Education & Labour: Angola’s public and public-private general schooling resumes Monday after a deal to suspend a teachers’ strike; the government also outlined adjusted pay for education agents starting in October. Tourism & Culture: Angola marked World Tourism Day by launching “Visit Angola – The Rhythm of Life” and “Meet in Angola – The Meeting Room in Africa,” while also promoting Semba and Kizomba in Brussels to boost international visibility. Regional Security: Africa CDC flagged 10 countries at risk of Ebola as the DRC outbreak grows, listing Angola among them and calling for stronger surveillance and rapid case isolation. Bilateral Moves: Angola and Armenia signed a visa exemption deal for diplomatic and service passport holders to ease official travel.

Education & Labour Peace: Angola’s public and public-private general education classes resume Monday after the Government and SINPROF agreed to suspend the strike, with disputes narrowed around career progression and teacher category alignment; the Education Ministry said the “reivindicative notebook” was closed and an act signed, while October pay adjustments for the first 27,000 education agents are set to begin. Infrastructure & Transport: The Caminho de Ferro de Benguela (CFB) plans to recover 100 carriages in 2027 (plus two Camacov trains) to expand passenger and small-cargo capacity between Lobito and Luau, citing ageing from years of insufficient maintenance; capacity rose this month by 46% to 1,576 seats. Commemoration & Defence Diplomacy: Cassinga Memorial Park is about 99% complete and ready for inauguration, with Angola and Namibia coordinating remaining works, including engraved victim names, water supply, coat-of-arms restoration, and a fire-prevention plan. Digital Governance & Tech Policy: The “Conecta” magazine highlights President João Lourenço’s digital transformation push under ANGOTIC 2026, stressing diversification, inclusion, good governance, and new telecom regulation cooperation between Angola’s INACOM and Congo’s ARPCE. Diplomacy & Multilateralism: Angola urged a more inclusive, effective multilateral system at UNGA81, calling for fairer economic/financial governance, technology transfer, and predictable development financing. International Mobility: Angola and Armenia signed a visa-exemption deal for holders of diplomatic and service passports, allowing entry or transit without visa for up to 90 days. Health System Preparedness: Angola reaffirmed its pandemic prevention, preparedness and response commitments at a UN high-level meeting, linking national health security to global cooperation.