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Luanda is the capital and largest city of Angola, located on the Atlantic coast in the north-west of the country. It serves as the nation's primary port and economic hub, with a population of several million people. The city is the administrative, political and financial centre of Angola, hosting government institutions, the headquarters of major state-owned enterprises and the offices of international oil companies operating in the country. Luanda's economy is dominated by the oil and gas sector, which accounts for the majority of Angola's export revenue, alongside port logistics, construction and services. The city's deep-water harbour handles the bulk of Angola's imports and exports, making it a critical gateway for trade. Luanda is also home to a growing industrial base, including cement production, food processing and light manufacturing. Infrastructure development has accelerated in recent decades, though the city faces challenges related to rapid urbanisation, housing shortages and traffic congestion. Luanda was founded by Portuguese colonists in 1576 and served as a major centre of the transatlantic slave trade before becoming the colonial capital. Since Angola's independence in 1975, Luanda has remained the country's political and economic heart, experiencing significant growth driven by oil revenues and post-civil-war reconstruction.

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African defence chiefs meet in Luanda as US details Nigeria counter-terrorism role

Luanda hosted a three-day conference of defence chiefs from 35 African countries in early July, alongside US and Brazilian representatives. US Africa Command chief General Dagvin Anderson said Washington had withdrawn most forces deployed for a May operation against Islamic State in Nigeria's Lake Chad Basin, which killed the group's global second-in-command, and is now providing intelligence support at Abuja's request, calling the joint operation a model for future security cooperation on the continent.

South Africa backs Benguela Current Convention at Luanda ministerial conference

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp addressed the seventh Ministerial Conference of the Benguela Current Convention in Luanda in May, praising the trinational Angola-Namibia-South Africa framework as the first legal instrument for large marine ecosystem governance, and calling for stronger scientific cooperation and enforcement against illegal fishing.

Airlink shifts Luanda service to new Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport

South African carrier Airlink moved its Johannesburg–Luanda service to the new Dr Agostinho Neto International Airport from March 1, part of Angola's shift of flights from the old 4 de Fevereiro Airport. The facility, 45 km east of Luanda, is linked by the EN-230 Catete Highway and serves four weekly Embraer E190 return flights.

Luanda Updates


South Africa has reaffirmed its support for the Benguela Current Convention
14th May 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

Forestry, Fisheries and the Environment Minister Willie Aucamp has hailed the work of the trinational Benguela Current Convention (BCC). He was addressing the seventh Ministerial Conference of the... 


Namibia signs Luanda Accord as GJEPC, DMCC move to become Natural Diamond Council members
6th March 2026 By: Irma Venter

Namibia’s government has become the latest to sign the Luanda Accord, while India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) are set to... 


Work is under way at the Cabinda site
Minbos secures $16m IDC debt facility for Cabinda fertiliser project
2nd March 2026 By: Creamer Media Reporter

ASX-listed Minbos Resources on Monday announced a $16-million debt facility from the Industrial Development Corporation of South Africa (IDC) to advance construction of its Cabinda phosphate... 


Airlink announces change in airports at Luanda
17th February 2026 By: Rebecca Campbell

South African regional and domestic airline Airlink has announced that, with effect from March 1, its service to the Angolan capital city of Luanda will be operated to and from the new Dr Agostinho... 


Angola's Diamantino Azevedo with Namibian Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Modestus Amutse as he signs the Luanda Accord
Namibia signs Luanda Accord; GJEPC, DMCC to become Natural Diamond Council members
10th February 2026 By: Irma Venter

Namibia has become the latest government to sign the Luanda Accord, while India’s Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council (GJEPC) and the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC) are set to become... 


Coega Development Corporation head office
Coega backs development of pioneering logistics, industrial hub in Angola
30th January 2026 By: Marleny Arnoldi

The Coega Development Corporation, in the Eastern Cape, has signed a technical agreement with capital management firm Provest to support the development of a pioneering logistics platform and... 


Angola deploys passenger information, name record gateway at Luanda airport
12th December 2025 By: Schalk Burger

Angola has deployed air transport industry technology services company SITA's advance passenger information (API) and passenger name record (PNR) gateway at the Dr António Agostinho Neto... 


Endiama CEO José Manuel Ganga Júnior
Angola submits bid for Anglo American’s majority De Beers stake
24th October 2025 By: Bloomberg

Angola said it has offered to buy Anglo American’s majority stake in De Beers, facing off against other potential suitors including neighboring Botswana. State-owned Angolan gem producer Endiama... 


World Diamond Council president Feriel Zerouki
World Diamond Council head says lab-grown gems losing their sparkle
23rd October 2025 By: Reuters

Lab-grown diamonds are losing their appeal due to oversupply and consumer preferences are starting to shift back to natural stones, World Diamond Council president Feriel Zerouki has said. The... 


Copper ore
Angola's first major copper mine to start production next week
22nd October 2025 By: Reuters

Angola's first major copper mine, Tetelo, will start production on October 29, officials said on Wednesday, part of the oil-rich African country's efforts to diversify into clean energy minerals.... 


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