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
Angolan president João Lourenço chaired the European Union–African Union summit in Luanda
“At the European Union–African Union summit held in Luanda from 24 to 25 November, under Angolan president João Lourenço's chairmanship, a declaration was adopted that hit a nerve in the American administration.”
Angola’s president plays both sides: American billions vs European reliabilityThe Namibian
Lourenço met with deputy secretary of state Richard Landau on 2 December
“On 2 December, Lourenço flew to the US –ostensibly to discuss infrastructure and the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC)–Rwanda peace agreement. But he met not with Trump, but with deputy secretary of state Richard Landau.”
Angola’s president plays both sides: American billions vs European reliabilityThe Namibian
João Lourenço took over as president in 2017 from José Eduardo dos Santos
“There had been some hope that João Lourenço, who in 2017 took over as president from José Eduardo dos Santos, 36 years in power, would change things.”
‘The hungry can't stay silent' – behind deadly protests in oil-rich AngolaThe Namibian
João Lourenço condemned the protests as acts committed by irresponsible citizens manipulated by anti-patriotic organisations
“He condemned the protests as "acts committed by irresponsible citizens, manipulated by anti-patriotic national and foreign organisations through social media, bringing mourning, destruction of public and private property, reduced access to essential goods and services, and job losses for Angolans".”
‘The hungry can't stay silent' – behind deadly protests in oil-rich AngolaThe 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 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 →