Also known as: President João Lourenço · President Lourenço · Angolan counterpart · Angolan president João Lourenço
President of Angola who declared his country in a "race against the clock" during April 2026 flooding crisis.
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The Namibian
Angolan counterpart João Lourenço described Nujoma as an exemplary leader who championed the rights of his people
“At the same occasion, Lourenço described Nujoma as an exemplary leader who championed the rights of his people.”
Regional leaders bid farewell to NujomaThe Namibian
João Lourenço paid tribute to Sam Nujoma's leadership and impact on Namibia
“Namibia has lost a wise leader in Sam Nujoma (95), Angolan president João Lourenço says in his tribute following the founding president's death on Saturday.”
Nujoma leaves a void in Namibia – Angolan presidentThe Namibian
Angolan president João Lourenço said in a statement that Nujoma built a strong, democratic nation
“He put all his energies and experience into building a strong, democratic nation with solid foundations on the path of progress and prosperity, [ensuring] the well-being of the Namibian people," he said.”
Nujoma leaves a void in Namibia – Angolan presidentThe Namibian
Angolan president João Lourenço provided support to the fertiliser plant project
“I would like to thank the government of Angola, in particular, Angolan president João Lourenço, for the support provided to the project and his overall desire for resource-based industrialisation in Angola.”
Bank pledges N$25 billion for Angolan fertiliser plantPresident 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 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 →