Also known as: President João Lourenço · President Lourenço · Angolan counterpart · Angolan president João Lourenço
President of Angola, met with Namibian counterpart for bilateral commission on trade and energy cooperation in October 2026.
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The Namibian
President Lourenço carried out responsibility as AU champion on peace and mediation on behalf of Africa with dedication and commitment
“The President of Angola, as the AU champion on peace and mediation, carried out this responsibility on behalf of Africa with dedication and commitment.”
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Calls for Stronger Angola–Namibia Cooperation to Advance Shared ProsperityNew Era
Angolan President João Lourenço co-chairs BNC with President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah
“The commission is co-chaired by Nandi-Ndaitwah and Angolan President João Lourenço.”
Namibia, Angola seek to revive declining tradeThe Namibian
João Lourenço will meet Namibian president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in Luanda
“Namibia and Angola are expected to discuss trade and investment, cross-border infrastructure, energy, water and security cooperation when president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah meets her Angolan counterpart, João Lourenço, in Luanda next week.”
Namibia, Angola to discuss trade, energy and border securityThe Namibian
Angolan president João Lourenço will send invitation to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for co-inauguration
“Kapofi said the progress made during the meeting would allow him to return to Namibia with confidence that president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah would soon receive an invitation from Angolan president João Lourenço to co-inaugurate the memorial park.”
Cassinga Memorial Park reaches 99% completionThe Namibian
João Lourenço hosted the African Union's 21st extraordinary session in Luanda
“The summit, hosted by Angolan president João Lourenço in Luanda, was held under the theme 'Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa'.”
Nandi-Ndaitwah pushes African-funded peace planInformanté
Angolan President João Lourenço hosted the summit in Luanda, Angola
“The summit, hosted by Angolan President João Lourenço, was held under the theme, "Strengthening Mechanisms for Conflict Prevention and Resolution in Africa."”
Nandi-Ndaitwah backs greater African ownership of peace effortsInformanté
President João Lourenço met Pope Leo XIV in Angola
“He prayed for victims of recent flooding in Benguela Province and expressed closeness with those who lost homes.”
Pope Leo XIV preaches peace, rebukes corruption and war spendingThe Namibian
President João Lourenço mourned the deaths
“President João Lourenço mourned the deaths, saying the country was in a "race against the clock" to find, rescue and offer medical care to those affected.”
Dozens killed as Angola flood death toll risesThe Namibian
Lourenço said the government will provide help to victims through mobilised state agencies
“He says the government will provide help to the victims through the different state agencies that have been mobilised to deal with the crisis.”
Dozens killed as Angola flood death toll risesNew Era
President Joao Lourenco has said the country faces a "race against the clock" to find, rescue and provide medical care to those affected
“President Joao Lourenco has said the country faces a "race against the clock" to find, rescue and provide medical care to those affected.”
Angola flooding death toll rises to 30President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed Angola's National Assembly in Luanda, calling for stronger cooperation between the two countries to advance shared prosperity, while congratulating Angola on 50 years of independence and commending its 2025 African Union chairmanship.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah addressed Angola's National Assembly in Luanda, calling for stronger cooperation between the two countries to advance shared prosperity, while congratulating Angola on 50 years of independence and commending its 2025 African Union chairmanship.
20 October 2026 · The Namibian →
Namibia and Angola have agreed to strengthen bilateral economic cooperation through an inaugural Bi-National Commission, with Trade and International Relations Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi proposing a digital scorecard to monitor implementation of agreed commitments. The move aims to reverse declining trade between the two countries by leveraging their geographical proximity and people-to-people relations.
20 October 2026 · New Era →
President Nandi-Ndaitwah will meet President João Lourenço in Luanda for the inaugural Angola-Namibia Bi-National Commission on 19 October, with discussions covering trade and investment, energy, water, border security, and a business forum involving 95 Namibian businesses.
15 October 2026 · The Namibian →
The Cassinga Memorial Park in Angola has reached 99% physical completion and is ready for inauguration, nine years after Namibia and Angola began the joint construction project. Defence and veterans affairs minister Frans Kapofi said the memorial park, which honours the victims of the 4 May 1978 Cassinga massacre where more than 900 people were killed, represents a symbol of historic solidarity between the two nations.
23 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah attended the African Union's 21st extraordinary session in Luanda, where African leaders renewed calls for the continent to take greater financial responsibility for its own peace and security priorities rather than relying on external funding.
1 September 2026 · The Namibian →
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has returned from an African Union summit in Angola where leaders emphasised strengthening Africa's capacity to prevent and resolve conflicts and finance its own peace and security priorities. The summit adopted an action plan linking continental activities to required financial resources and underscored the need for African governments to take greater responsibility for peace initiatives rather than depend on external support.
31 August 2026 · Informanté →
Pope Leo XIV, on a four-country African tour, called Africa a "reserve of joy and hope" and urged leaders to abandon corruption and wasteful war spending while respecting human rights. During his Angola visit, he met President João Lourenço, prayed for victims of recent flooding, and reiterated his message of interfaith dialogue and youth engagement.
19 April 2026 · Informanté →
Heavy rains in recent days have caused flooding in Luanda, Benguela, and other Angolan cities, killing at least 39 people and affecting over 51,000 people. The floods have damaged thousands of homes and critical infrastructure including roads, bridges, and utilities, prompting President João Lourenço to declare the country in a "race against the clock" to rescue and aid those affected.
15 April 2026 · The Namibian →
Heavy rains across Angola have killed more than 30 people, with the worst damage in the central city of Benguela where 23 died and infrastructure was damaged. President Joao Lourenco described the disaster as a "race against the clock" for rescue and medical response efforts.
8 April 2026 · New Era →