Why We Don’t Learn About Africa’s Great Kingdoms

It becomes clear fairly quickly that we don’t know Black history in America. But just as striking, we also don’t know African history — and for the same reason. For centuries, both were deliberately distorted or erased to serve the interests of...

African Business Stories Celebrates One Year of Impact with Launch of Inaugural Impact Report and Presentation of Africa Champion Award to Prof. Benedict Oramah, President Afreximbank at UNGA

Prof. Benedict Oramah, President Afreximbank and Akaego Okoye, Founder African Business Stories NEW YORK, United States of America, 02nd October 2025-/African Media Agency (AMA)/- On the sidelines of the 80th United Nations General Assembly,...

Global Oil Prices Slip Amid U.S. Government Shutdown Fears and OPEC Output Plans

Global oil markets witnessed fresh volatility as crude prices dipped following renewed concerns over a possible U.S. government shutdown and reports that the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) is preparing to boost production...

President welcomes 3 new ambassadors

Wallace Ruzvidzo Herald Reporter PRESIDENT Mnangagwa yesterday received letters of credence from incoming ambassadors from Angola, Indonesia and Denmark, with all three expressing their commitment to furthering relations. Mr Baltazar Diogo...

Angolans remember Raul Diaz-Arguelles with admiration

This remark was made by Natasha Diaz-Arguelles, the daughter of the man who was the first chief of the Cuban military mission in Angola, when she received, on his behalf, the commemorative medal for the 50th anniversary of national independence,...

Namibian “fuel tourists” detained in Angola

Staff Reporter THE exact number of Namibian vehicle owners who are currently detained in Angola accused of “fuel tourism” is still unknown. Some were fined and allowed to return to Namibia with or without their vehicles. The fine amounts per...

AG Liz Murrill questions the past of New Orleans political candidate

Calvin Duncan's story is well known now that he's on the airwaves, running for Orleans Parish Criminal Clerk of Court."I was wrongfully jailed for 28 years," said Duncan in the televised ad.Duncan was convicted of a murder in the 1980's and...

Trice Chemicals 1st to open manufacturing facility at DIP Angola

DIP Angola, region’s first fully integrated economic zone developed by Dubai Investments, has signed its first tenant agreement with Trice Chemicals IND. LLC to establish its state-of-the-art manufacturing facility within DIP Angola’s industrial...

Angola: UNESCO asked to reaffirm importance of devolving cultural goods

Angola asked UNESCO on Tuesday to reaffirm “the importance of restorative justice for Africans and Afro-descendants,” including the restitution of cultural goods taken from the country during the colonial era. “We are convinced that this...

On Death Anniversary, Angola’s First Cardinal Remembered as “contemplative, silent man”

The Angolan member of the Society of the Divine Word (SVD) further said the late Cardinal was “a master of listening and wisdom, someone who remained steadfast in faith until the end of his life.” Bishop Jaca said that the Cardinal’s life “was a...

Bobi Wine Turns Police Blockade Into Political Victory

Despite police blockades and road closures, Bobi Wine rallied supporters in Kamuli and Buyende, turning state repression into renewed political momentum. Ugandan opposition leader and musician-turned-politician Robert Kyagulanyi, popularly known...

ICAO Council: elections under Part III complete the 36 State members

Elections took place yesterday for PART III of the ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) Council at the 42nd Session of the ICAO Assembly (September 23-October 3 in Montreal), completing the incoming Council. All elected States will...

Independence Day: Nigeria’s five best presidents

By Sandra Simon While marking Nigeria’s independence, it is also imperative to recognise the leaders who advanced and progressed the nation. Nigeria’s history has been shaped by various leaders, some of whom have left a long-lasting impact on the...

Boeing fast-tracks delivery of TAAG Angola's second B787-9

TAAG Angola Airlines (DT, Luanda 4 De Fevereiro) has announced the accelerated delivery in early October 2025 of its second B787-9, D2-TER (msn 66913), two years ahead of schedule, following negotiations with Boeing. In a statement, the airline...

Sekur Private Data Ltd. Provides Update on Africa Government Sales

Company is progressing in its advance for corporate and government sales in Angola and the DRC VANCOUVER, BC / ACCESS Newswire / October 1, 2025 / Sekur Private Data Ltd. (OTCQB:SWISF)(CSE:SKUR)(FRA:GDT0) ("Sekur" or the "Company"), a leading...

GNOC Prepares 50 Athletes for Games in Saudi Arabia and Angola

CREATOR: gd-jpeg v1.0 (using IJG JPEG v62), quality = 82 By: Kemo Kanyi The Gambia National Olympic Committee (GNOC) has announced that 50 athletes have been selected to represent the country at two major international competitions later this year...

Walter Nyamilandu pledges to advance governance lessons from football administration to foster progress for people of Nsanje South West

* As an executive member of the Confederation of African Football (CAF), I have the privilege of representing Malawi at continental level, advancing leadership, governance, and development across Africa * Together we can build a stronger, fairer,...

“Very strong, really strong”: SECAM President on Church in Southern Africa, Hails IMBISA on Golden Jubilee

Credit: Zonke Tembe “But I'm here also to encourage our brothers to go on, mainly this year as we are celebrating the jubilee of hope,” said the Congolese member of the Order of Friars Minor Capuchin (OFM Cap) in reference to the ongoing Catholic...

At Jubilee of Migrants, Refugees in Angola, Catholic Priest Appeals for Hospitality, Solidarity

In his September 28 homily, he used Jesus’ story of the unnamed rich man and Lazarus in the Gospel Reading of the day to caution against “spiritual blindness caused by attachment to luxury and wealth, which steal the soul and prevent us from...

Angola's Sonangol Prepares for Landmark IPO

Angola’s state oil company, Sonangol, is preparing to list up to 30% of its shares in an initial public offering (IPO) sometime in the next 24 months in what would be a milestone that could reshape not only the company itself but the country’s...