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‘Modern plunderers’: Lobito Corridor plans bring fear, hesitation in DRC

Will the US-supported project be a hub for regional trade, or a new gateway to plunder DR Congo’s natural resources?

Al Jazeera · Jan 2, 2025

Transatlantic cruise to turn spotlight on Brazil-Angola slavery past

Helena Monteiro da Costa's father was brought from Angola to Brazil as an enslaved person in the 19th century. Next year, the 99-year-old hopes she can take part on a first-of-its-kind cruise that would do the reverse journey back to her father's homeland.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 22, 2024

Isabel dos Santos: From Africa’s richest woman to ‘dirty money’ probe

Dos Santos is facing sanctions and investigations in Angola, the UK, the US and Portugal.

Al Jazeera · Dec 18, 2024

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Rwanda, DR Congo peace talks hit snag as mediator Angola calls off meeting

DRC presidency says talks had hit deadlock over a Rwandan demand for DRC direct dialogue with M23.

Al Jazeera · Dec 15, 2024

DR Congo, Rwanda peace talks in Angola cancelled after hitting 'deadlock'

The presidents of Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo were to meet this Sunday in Angola for a fresh round of talks aimed at ending the conflict in the DRC's troubled east. But the talks almost immediately hit a 'deadlock', according to the representative of the DRC.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 15, 2024

Five years since its inception, a US development agency competes with China on global projects

Since its inception in 2019, a U.S. development agency has created a portfolio of more than $50 billion worth of projects in 114 countries, including a trans-Africa railway corridor, a power plant in Sierra Leone, and solar panel manufacturing in India

The Independent UK · Dec 9, 2024

President Biden appears to fall asleep as key African leader makes world economy plea

President Joe Biden appeared to fall asleep during a Trans-Africa Summit in Angola.

The Independent UK · Dec 5, 2024

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Biden wraps up Angola trip with drought aid and mega railway drive

US President Joe Biden announced more than $1 billion in funding for drought-stricken African nations as he ended his three-day visit to Angola with a summit at the port of Lobito, where a $3 billion railway project aims to connect Angola’s Atlantic coast with Zambia and the Democratic Republic of…

Radio France Internationale · Dec 4, 2024

Biden Promotes U.S. Investment In Africa's Lobito Corridor

President Biden highlights Lobito Corridor railway project in Angola to boost regional infrastructure and counter China's influence.

In Angola, Biden Promises To Invest Differently To China

President Joe Biden will make the case on Wednesday in Angola that the United States must do better rather than more than China to regain influence in Africa.

International Business Times · Dec 4, 2024

'Amtrak Joe' Biden uses his visit to Angola to promote a major African rail project

President Joe Biden is finding ways to celebrate trains in the waning days of his presidency thousands of miles from home

The Independent UK · Dec 4, 2024

Joe Biden addresses America’s ‘original sin’ of slavery on Angola visit

US president remembers ‘stolen men and women and children brought to our shores’ and lauds American investment in country

The Guardian - UK · Dec 3, 2024

Biden Kicks Off Two-day Angola Visit

US President Joe Biden is in Angola on Tuesday for the first and only visit to sub-Saharan Africa of his presidency, which is focused on a major infrastructure project that is a counterpoint to China's investments.

International Business Times · Dec 3, 2024

Thousands cheer Biden's arrival in Angola for his long-promised sub-Saharan Africa visit

President Joe Biden has arrived for his long-awaited first presidential visit to sub-Saharan Africa to the cheers of thousands in Angola

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

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Roll Call · Dec 2, 2024

Biden lands in Africa, but US foreign policy now runs through Trump's Mar-a-Lago estate - Roll Call

President Joe Biden arrived in Angola on Monday, but it's Donald Trump who is now increasingly shaping American foreign policy.

Radio France Internationale · Dec 2, 2024

Biden visits Angola to keep railway project and American interests on track

US President Joe Biden arrived in Angola on Monday, delivering on a promise to make an official trip to Africa before leaving office. The journey, likely his last one overseas as president, centres on an ambitious railway project aimed at challenging China's grip on central Africa's mineral exports.

Al Jazeera · Dec 2, 2024

Biden in Angola: What’s behind the last-ditch Africa trip?

It’s a chance to redeem his legacy in Africa, say experts. But it won’t be easy.

The Independent UK · Dec 2, 2024

Commodities firm Trafigura goes on Swiss trial over alleged bribes paid to win Angola oil contract

For the first time in Switzerland, a multinational company faces a criminal trial on charges of bribing a foreign public official, with alleged payments totaling about $5 million, to win lucrative oil industry contracts in Angola

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President Biden To Visit Angola To Strengthen US-Africa Relations

President Biden's visit to Angola highlights US investment in Africa to counter China's influence, strengthening partnerships.

International Business Times · Dec 1, 2024

With Angola Trip, Biden Fulfills His Promise To Visit Sub-Saharan Africa

Outgoing US President Joe Biden is headed to the southern African country of Angola this week, fulfilling a key promise in a bid to shore up ties with the continent.

Radio France Internationale · Nov 26, 2024

DRC and Rwanda give backing for peace deal in eastern DRC

Angolan negotiators say the Democratic Republic of Congo and Rwanda have signed a document that could lead to a lasting peace in eastern DRC.

International Business Times · Nov 21, 2024

UK Sanctions Angola's Isabel Dos Santos In Graft Crackdown

The UK government on Thursday announced sanctions on Angola's Isabel dos Santos, the billionaire businesswoman and daughter of the country's former president, as part of a new anti-corruption drive.

The Conversation · Nov 14, 2024

Angolan prince started campaign to end Atlantic slave trade long before Europeans did – new book

For centuries, it has been held that the ideas and movement for the abolition of the transatlantic slave trade came from western abolitionists. No input from Africans has been acknowledged.

Minnesota Pastor Murdered In Angola In Shocking Love Triangle

Shocking revelation in the death of Minnesota pastor Beau Shroyer in Angola exposes a sinister plot by his wife and accomplices.

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2024

Missionary’s wife and two others arrested in plot to murder Minnesota preacher working in Africa

Mom-of-five Jackie Shroyer accused of hiring the couple’s 24-year-old Angolan security guard as a hitman

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