The AmCit Newsletter and Other New Year’s Reminders
Season’s Greetings from U.S. Embassy Luanda! The latest issue of our quarterly U.S. Citizen Newsletter, The AmCit , is now up on our website. This edition provides lots of helpful information on opportunities to pursue higher education in the United States, including a range of key resources for prospective international students. The beginning of the new year is ... Read More»
Consular Services Unchanged
At this time, the U.S. Embassy in Angola will continue to provide routine and emergency consular services during the lapse in appropriations resulting in a partial federal government shutdown. If you are scheduled for passport, visa, or other consular services please keep your appointment. For any questions about visa services , call +244-225-000-050 or visit ... Read More»
DEMONSTRATION ALERT: U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola
Location: Throughout Angola Event: Demonstrations against unemployment are expected to take place throughout Angola on Saturday, December 8, at 10:30 am. Planned locations include: Luanda: Santa Ana Cemetery (Deolinda Rodrigues Avenue) Bengo: Campo Municipal de Dande Benguela: Liceu Cabinda: Rotunda do Pio Huambo: Jardim da Cultura Huila: Millennium Kwanza Norte: Cemiterio da Kipata Kwanza Sul: ... Read More»
Ambassador’s Remarks Signing Ceremony of 2018 TAFT Refugee Grant JRS Refugee Center in Viana Municipality, Luanda October 30, 2018, 10:00 am
Ambassador’s Remarks Signing Ceremony of 2018 TAFT Refugee Grant JRS Refugee Center in Viana Municipality, Luanda October 30, 2018, 10:00 am Good Morning Everyone, I am pleased to be here today at the Viana Refugee Center for the signing ceremony of the grant agreement between the U.S. Embassy and the Jesuit Refugee Services (JRS). ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Overseas Voting in the Mid-Term Elections
U.S. mid-term elections and you An important date for Americans is fast approaching — the 2018 mid-term elections. The Department of Defense runs the Federal Voting Assistance Program, which assists Americans living overseas register to vote in their home states, and how to receive ballots overseas. More information is available at FVAP.gov . Elections officials remind ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Security Precautions in Areas of Luanda Province, Newsletter Link
The U.S. Embassy advises U.S. citizens that current security regulations prohibit Embassy personnel from walking in Luanda (except between a venue and a vehicle) between the hours of 22:00 and 05:30. In front of the cemetery on Rua Houari Boumedienne that restriction is extended to the hours of 18:00 and 7:00. In addition, walking in ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: The AmCit Newsletter and Voting Registration
Greetings from U.S. Embassy Luanda! Two important notes…. First, the latest issue of our quarterly US Citizen Newsletter, The AmCit , is now up on our website. It includes an interview with our new U.S. Ambassador to Angola and plenty of other information for Americans in Angola. Second, mid-term elections across the U.S. are underway or fast approaching. The ... Read More»
Secretary of Commerce Wilbur Ross to Host the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit
Today, I am pleased to announce that registration is open for the 2018 SelectUSA Investment Summit (Summit), with this year’s theme of: Invest Here. Grow Here. Succeed Here. The SelectUSA Investment Summit will take place on June 20-22, 2018, at the Gaylord National Resort and Convention Center near Washington. The goal is to connect global business ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Town Hall at U.S. Embassy Luanda – Tuesday, April 17, at 4:00 pm
Come meet the new Ambassador! All U.S. citizens and parents of U.S. citizens are invited to attend a Town Hall on the grounds of the Embassy in the Miramar area of Luanda on Tuesday, April 17, at 4:00 pm. Ambassador Nina Fite will introduce herself to the American community and answer your questions. The Consular Section will also discuss Angola’s new ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport Fee Increase
Message for U.S. Citizens: Passport Fee Increase Effective April 2, 2018, the passport execution fee will increase from $25 to $35. The $10 execution fee increase applies to U.S. passport applicants using the DS-11 form including: first-time applicants over age 16, children under age 16, and applicants who reapply after reporting their previous passport lost ... Read More»
DEMONSTRATION ALERT: U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola
DEMONSTRATION ALERT: U.S. Embassy Luanda, Angola Location: Largo da Independência Event: Demonstrations are expected to take place on Saturday, March 17, at the Largo da Independência (Primeiro de Maio) beginning around 10:00 AM. We encourage you to avoid the area and surrounding streets and to monitor local media for updates. Even demonstrations intended to be ... Read More»
Alert: Fire at SONILS in Boavista Area of Luanda
Alert: Fire at SONILS in Boavista Area of Luanda U.S. Embassy Luanda notifies all citizens that authorities have the fire in the area of the SONILS Logistics Center under control. The Embassy still cautions all citizens to avoid this area. Monitor further developing via reliable local news sources. For further information: See the State Department’s travel website for the Worldwide Caution , Travel ... Read More»
Credentialing Ceremony Remarks to the Press by Ambassador Nina Fite
I am very honored to be here today and am eager to start my work as U.S. Ambassador to Angola. This year marks the 25th anniversary of U.S.-Angola bilateral relations. The past two decades has seen the broadening of the U.S.-Angola relationship from development assistance to welcoming U.S. trade and investment. I hope to continue ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Worldwide Caution
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated September ... Read More»
THE U.S. GOVERNMENT AND UNITEL PARTNER TO COMBAT MALARIA IN ANGOLA
EMBAIXADA DOS E.U.A. SERVIÇO DE IMPRENSA, CULTURA E EDUCAÇÃO LUANDA, ANGOLA PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release November 7, 2017 THE U.S. GOVERNMENT AND UNITEL PARTNER TO COMBAT MALARIA IN ANGOLA The U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and UNITEL have entered a partnership agreement to optimize malaria prevention and control efforts. ... Read More»
Message for U.S. Citizens: Huambo Town Hall and ACS Newsletter
Take note! U.S. Embassy Luanda will host a U.S. Citizen Town Hall on Wednesday, October 11, 2017, at 5:30 pm in Huambo at the Hotel Ekuikui. It is open to all U.S. citizens and parents of U.S. citizens. Our staff will discuss the routine and emergency services the Embassy offers, explain the Embassy Warden System, and answer your questions. If you want to learn ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Presidential Inauguration on September 26, 2017
The U.S. Embassy in Luanda informs U.S. citizens that on September 26 the Angolan presidential inauguration will occur at the Praça da República (Agostinho Neto Memorial, Novo Marginal) from 10:00 am to 12:00 noon. There will likely be restricted vehicle traffic throughout the city, especially in the Novo Marginal and Parliament areas. Expect traffic delays ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizen: Worldwide Caution
As part of the Department of State’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about safety and security events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions, political violence, and criminal activity against U.S. citizens and interests abroad. This replaces the Worldwide Caution dated March ... Read More»
Angola’s General Elections
U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson ______________________________________________________________________________ For Immediate Release September 7, 2017 STATEMENT BY SPOKESPERSON HEATHER NAUERT Angola’s General Elections The United States congratulates the people of Angola for exercising their democratic right to vote in the August 23 historic national elections. We look forward to working with President-elect João ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Protest Scheduled for September 6, 2017
The U.S. Embassy in Luanda informs U.S. citizens that an Angolan group plans to hold a protest on Wednesday, September 6, at the Largo da Independencia (Primeiro de Maio) beginning around 8:00 AM. All are encouraged to avoid the area and surrounding streets. In addition, the post-election period has the potential for random protests, demonstrations, ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: General Elections on August 23, 2017
The U.S. Embassy in Luanda informs U.S. citizens that Angola will hold general elections on Wednesday, August 23. U.S. citizens are advised to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness during the election period. Keep in mind that demonstrations that are meant to be peaceful can become confrontational ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Robberies of Passengers from Johannesburg’s OR Tambo Airport
U.S. Embassy Luanda advises U.S. citizens to exercise caution when arranging ground transportation from OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg, South Africa, to hotels, guest houses, and residences. Numerous U.S. citizens and other travelers have been robbed at gunpoint while traveling from OR Tambo International Airport to their place of lodging in what are known as ... Read More»
U.S. GOVERNMENT JOINS GOVERNMENT OF ANGOLA TO LAUNCH THE DEMOGRAPHIC HEALTH SURVEY FINAL REPORT
Luanda – The U.S. Government through the Agency for International Development (USAID) joined the Angolan National Institute of Statistics (INE) and the Ministry of Health (MoH) to release the final report of the “Inquérito de Indicadores Múltiplos e de Saúde,” or IIMS. IIMS is a health survey which provides provincial-level data to help improve decision-making ... Read More»
ANNOUNCEMENT OF U.S. GOVERNMENT HUMANITARIAN ASSISTANCE FOR THE REFUGEE RESPONSE IN NORTHERN ANGOLA
The United States is contributing $13.9 million to provide emergency assistance to refugees fleeing from the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) to Angola. This support consists of funding for the Office of the United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR) and the UN World Food Program (WFP) to deliver life-saving food, clean water, health ... Read More»
Message to U.S. Citizens: Town Hall and ACS Newsletter
Reminder! U.S. Embassy Luanda will host a U.S. Citizen Town Hall on Thursday, July 20, 2017, at 4:00 pm. It is open to all U.S. citizens and parents of minor U.S. citizens. If you plan to attend, please send an email to ACSLuanda@state.gov by Tuesday, July 18, and include your name and U.S. passport number. Our staff will discuss the routine and emergency services ... Read More»
U.S. Supports Angola to End Malaria for Good as Report Showcases Progress and Outlines Challenges
Luanda, Angola, – The U.S. President’s Malaria Initiative (PMI), led by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) and implemented together with the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), today released its eleventh annual report, documenting progress across its programs. Angola has reduced all-cause mortality among children under five by 42 percent as a ... Read More»
International Parental Child Abduction
Angola is not a signatory to the 1980 Hague Convention on the Civil Aspects of International Child Abduction (Hague Abduction Convention), nor are there any bilateral agreements in force between Angola and the United States concerning international parental child abduction. The Department of State’s Bureau of Consular Affairs, Directorate for Overseas Citizens Services, Office of Children’s ... Read More»
Worldwide Caution
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide U.S. citizens traveling abroad with information about relevant events, we are updating the Worldwide Caution with information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. Current information suggests that terrorist groups continue to plan attacks in ... Read More»
Former NBA and WNBA Players Visit Angola to Motivate Young People to Overcome Challenges through Sports
Luanda, Angola – The United States and the Republic of Angola welcomed the visit to Luanda of two former National Basketball Association (NBA) and Women’s National Basketball Association (WNBA) athletes as a part of the U.S. Sport Envoy Program. From August 26-29, Mr. Jason Collins (NBA) and Ms. Jenn Lacy (WNBA) carried out various philanthropic ... Read More»
U.S. Government Helps Angola Give Back Landmine Cleared Lands to the Community
On June 25th, 2016, U.S. Embassy in Angola’s Deputy Chief of Mission, Constance Arvis, paid a visit to Moxico Province along with the Willem Aalmans, Ambassador of the Netherlands to Angola, and Dennis Hadrick, U.S. Department of State Weapons Removal and Abatement Program Manager, to verify the cleared minefield around Lucusse municipaility. Together they visited ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Luanda Celebrates African Day
On June 3, 2016, the local staff of the U.S. Embassy hosted the entire community at a celebration of Africa Day, an annual commemoration of the precursor to the African Union, the Organization of African Unity. U.S. Ambassador La Lime and other high-level staff mingled, broke bread, and considered the many achievements of the continent ... Read More»
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS)
The Internal Revenue Service (IRS) will host a webinar “Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers” on June 29, 2016, 2:00-3:00 p.m. EDT. To register and attend this webinar, use the Foreign Earned Income for U.S. Overseas Taxpayers or https://www.webcaster4.com/Webcast/Page/445/15416 webinar link. Attendees should log in 10 minutes prior to the start time. The session will ... Read More»
Travel Alert-Europe
As part of the State Department’s continuous efforts to provide Americans travelling abroad with information about relevant events, we are alerting U.S. citizens to the risk of potential terrorist attacks throughout Europe, targeting major events, tourist sites, restaurants, commercial centers and transportation. The large number of tourists visiting Europe in the summer months will present ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Luanda Security Message
Criminality continues to be a serious problem in Luanda. This security message highlights some developing crime trends and includes suggestions on how American Citizens can keep themselves and their families safe. Recently, several foreigners have been kidnapped and held for ransom in and near Luanda. On March 30, 2016, a Lebanese-Belgian citizen was kidnapped by ... Read More»
Security Message: Developing Crime Trends
The U.S. Embassy informs U.S. citizens in Angola that crime continues to be a serious problem in Luanda. This security message highlights some developing crime trends and includes suggestions on how U.S. citizens can keep themselves and their families safe. Recently, several foreigners have been kidnapped and held for ransom in and near Luanda. On ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy and ExxonMobil commemorate World Malaria Day by encouraging local private businesses to join the fight against mosquito borne illnesses
The United States Embassy and the ExxonMobil Foundation announced today, as part of World Malaria Day activities, a partnership towards the fight against malaria, and other mosquito-borne illnesses, in Angola. This public-private partnership, by ExxonMobil and being implemented by the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), benefits communities across Angola with a focus on the ... Read More»
Release of the 2015 Country Reports on Human Rights Practices
SECRETARY KERRY: Good afternoon, everybody. Thanks for being here. I’m going to make a statement and I have to run from here to an NSC meeting on a number of issues, so forgive me if I dash out of here. I’m not trying to avoid you, but Tom will take some questions and I think John’s ... Read More»
Concerns Regarding Sentencing of Angolan Activists
The United States believes the harsh sentences levied this week by an Angolan court against the Angola 15+2 activists threaten the exercise of freedoms of expression and peaceful assembly. Both freedoms are enshrined in the Angolan Constitution, protected under Angola’s international human rights obligations, and are core values of any strong and functioning democracy. We ... Read More»
U.S. EXIM Bank Facilitates U.S.-Angola Trade
Rick Angiuoni, Director of Global Business Development for Africa, Export-Import Bank of the U.S. (EXIM Bank), will meet with leading Angolan commercial banks and Angolan Government officials to discuss EXIM Bank programs. EXIM Bank offers financing mechanisms to support trade between the U.S. and foreign countries, including Angola. Through EXIM Bank, the U.S. Government works ... Read More»
Voting in 2016 U.S Elections
Your vote counts! Did you know that many U.S. elections for house and senate have been decided by a margin smaller than the number of ballots cast by absentee voters? All states are required to count every absentee ballot as long as it is valid and reaches local election officials by the absentee ballot receipt ... Read More»
Yellow Fever Outbreak
Angola is experiencing an ongoing outbreak of yellow fever in Luanda Province, and cases have been reported in the provinces of Kwanza Sul, Huambo, and Huila. As of February 11, at least 200 suspected cases have been reported, including at least 37 deaths. The Angolan Ministry of Health is working with the World Health Organization ... Read More»
Security Message for U.S. Citizens: Potential Security Threat
The U.S. Embassy has received information regarding a potential security threat in Luanda, Angola. As a precautionary measure, the U.S. Embassy advises U.S. Citizens to avoid the following three locations: Belas Shopping (located in the Talatona area of Luanda) Ulengo Commercial Center (located in the Viana area of Luanda) Hotel Baía (located along the Nova ... Read More»
Op-Ed: Strategic Importance of the Maritime Security in the Gulf of Guinea
Angola hosts from October 7-9, an International Conference on Maritime and Energy Security in the Gulf of Guinea. This conference is unique and especially important because it brings together public and private stakeholders from the global maritime and energy sectors and enables them to share international best practices in order to improve regional security coordination ... Read More»
Ambassador Princeton N. Lyman Visits to Discuss Strengthening Peacekeeping Cooperation between UN and AU on the Continent
The Embassy of the United States of America has the pleasure to announce that on September 10, 2015, Ambassador Princeton N. Lyman will visit Angola. Ambassador Lyman was appointed on August 24 to advance the development of a new partnership between the United Nations and Africa Union. This initiative seeks to improve collaboration between the ... Read More»
FSVC supporting Angolan CSO on Public Budget Management
The Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC), with support from the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID), is implementing a program to help the Government of the Republic of Angola (GRA) improve the management of public financial resources. As Angola is now experiencing a difficult financial period due to the international drop of oil prices and ... Read More»
500 Angolan Women Receive Literacy Diplomas
On August 7, 2015, more than 500 Angolan women in Ndalatando, Kwanza Norte Province, received their diplomas for participating in a two-year USAID-funded literacy course, provided through the Basic Education – Triumphant Women and Youth Project. This ongoing project, implemented by Alfalit Angola, aims to provide literacy training to 9,000 Angolans, including women in Luanda, ... Read More»
The Lions@Africa challenges
Have you thought about creating a project that would improve the lives of Africans through innovation and entrepreneurship as well as joining prestigious companies such as Microsoft, Nokia, Demo, Business Action in the process? Here’s the opportunity! The Lions@Africa challenges private companies and public to create projects aimed at improving the welfare of the people ... Read More»
USAID Angola launched a communication campaign to promote the use of mosquito nets in the province of Bié
“I am a mother. I protect my Baby” USAID in collaboration with the National Malaria Control Programe (NMCP) and the Provincial Health Department (DPS) of Bié province, held the official launch of a communication campaign to promote the use of mosquito nets on July 17. The launching ceremony took place at the Polytechnic Institute of ... Read More»
Ambassador La Lime: Remarks on the 4th of July
Good afternoon, I trust you all are enjoying yourselves. Today we celebrate the 239 years of the independence of the United States of America. All across the United States this past weekend, millions of people spent their time outside also barbequing like today. The barbeque is a hallmark of American culture. For us here at ... Read More»
U.S Government will support the Government of the Republic of Angola in conducting the 2015 Demographic Health Survey (DHS)
The United States Government (USG) will support the Government of the Republic of Angola in conducting the 2015 Demographic Health Survey (DHS) . The DHS will obtain updated information on fertility rates, maternal and reproductive health indicators, child mortality rates, HIV/AIDS prevalence rates, and malaria and anemia indicators. This partnership involves the Ministry of Planning ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Angola Shares with Academic Community of Uige
As part of its national education and media outreach program, Public Affairs Office of the U.S. Embassy in Angola is carrying out several activities to promote education in the United States. On Monday, June 1, Public Affairs Officer Jeffrey Lodermeier spoke to two different academic audiences in northern Uige province to address two issues of ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy Leads Delegation to Offshore Technology Conference in Houston
U.S. Embassy Commercial Officer Julia Rauner and Commercial Specialist Clemencia Yola led an eight company Angolan delegation of petroleum service/equipment suppliers and operators to the world’s largest offshore petroleum conference and trade fair, Offshore Technology Conference (OTC) in Houston May 4-7, 2015. As part of a global U.S. Department of Commerce program at OTC, the ... Read More»
Educational Opportunity
The Public Affairs section trained representatives from seven Mediateca centers to be Resident Education USA Advisors in partnership with REAC South Africa, Clara Priester and with support from the Department of State’s R Fund for Innovation. The two-day training exposed participants to every aspect of study in the United States including the U.S. education system, ... Read More»
Angola’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) Will Launch the First Demographic Health Survey
Angola’s National Institute of Statistics (INE) will launch the first demographic health survey in May 2015. The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) is collaborating with INE and the Ministry of Health to design and implement the Inquerito de Indicadores Multiplos e de Saude (IIMS) population-based on survey that will be providing quality information ... Read More»
The U.S. Embassy in Angola Welcomed American Business People
The Embassy of the United States was pleased to welcome the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce’s trade mission to Angola the week of March 23, 2015. During their stay in Angola, the business people held meetings with Angolan business and government leaders in Luanda and Cabinda. During their stay in Angola, the business people plan to ... Read More»
U.S. Ambassador visits Huambo Province
U.S. Ambassador, Helen La Lime, visited Huambo Province February 25 – 28 to meet with Angolan provincial officials, assess the impact of and the transition plans for the Presidential Malaria Initiative (PMI) and the U.S. President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) portfolios, and evaluate opportunities for U.S. government engagement in the agriculture sector. The ... Read More»
Remarks at USNS SPEARHEAD Reception
Thank you, Good evening, First I would like to thank Commander Flemming, Captain Casavant, and the crew of the SPEARHEAD for hosting this reception for us tonight. To the U.S. Navy Sixth Fleet Topside Band, thank you for returning to Angola for the second time in less than a year in support of our reception ... Read More»
U.S. strengthens Maritime security cooperation with Angola
The U.S. Embassy in Luanda is pleased to announce the visit to Angola of the United States the military ship Navial Ship (USNS) Spearhead ,that has come Angola to exchange experience and naval training activities on board with Angolan counterparts. The visit of five (5) days starting on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 . Thus, the ... Read More»
United States Supports Development of Solar Electricity in Rural Regions of Angola
The Embassy of United State in Luanda organized a week-long training on the photovoltaic energy sector, in collaboration with Ministry of Energy and Water. On February 23, at the electricity professional training center, Hoji-Ya-Henda, an open ceremony chaired by the Minister of Energy and Water, Joao Baptist Borges, and the Ambassador Helen La Lime was ... Read More»
State’s Jacobson at Senate Hearing on U.S. Policy Changes in Cuba
Testimony of Roberta S. Jacobson, Assistant Secretary, Bureau of Western Hemisphere Affairs, before the U.S. Senate Foreign Relations Committee Understanding the Impact of U.S. Policy Changes on Human Rights and Democracy in Cuba Thank you for the opportunity to testify today on our new approach to U.S.-Cuba policy. I know many of you have a ... Read More»
Ambassador Visits Cabinda
Ambassador Helen La Lime made a three-day visit to Cabinda province to become familiar with business opportunities in the province. During her visit, the ambassador met with Governor Aldina da Lomba Catembo, visited numerous projects, including the planned deep water port (in photo) that will open the province to increased regional and international trade. She ... Read More»
Ambassador Visits Cabinda
Ambassador Helen La Lime made a three-day visit to Cabinda province to become familiar with business opportunities in the province. During her visit, the ambassador met with Governor Aldina da Lomba Catembo, visited numerous projects, including the planned deep water port (in photo) that will open the province to increased regional and international trade. She ... Read More»
The Tenth Annual International Congress of Angolan Physicians in Luanda
During the Tenth Annual International Congress of Angolan Physicians in Luanda on January 26 and 27, the Minister of Health, José Van-Dunem, announced that Angola remained a polio-free nation in 2014. Due to robust national campaigns and routine immunization days, the country exceeded an 80% child immunization rate. The Minister also declared that maternal ... Read More»
Agreement between U.S. Embassy and Rede de Mediatecas
U.S. Ambassador to Angola and the Secretary of State for Information Technology of Angola, Pedro Sebastião Teta,, signed on Friday, January 16, a Cooperation Protocol to provide the U.S. Embassy and Mediateca opportunities to promote partnership and formalize tangible cooperation under the rubric of our Education Diplomacy dialogue. The event that took place at the ... Read More»
American English Experience Minicamp
On December 17, the Embassy hosted the American English Experience Minicamp. A professional and educational event for high school students from Huila, Huambo, Benguela and Luanda provinces. It was part of a short-term scholarship of the American English Experience, a camp that offered Angolan students interactive opportunities for learning English language that took place last ... Read More»
U.S. Embassy in Angola Welcomes New Angolan Ambassador to Washington
The U.S. Embassy in Angola, in particular Ambassador Helen La Lime, welcomes Ambassador Agostinho Tavares da Silva Neto as the new Chief of Mission of Angola to Washington DC. On November 24, President Barack Obama accepted the credentials of Ambassador Tavares as the new Angolan Chief diplomat to the United States. The U.S. Embassy in ... Read More»
World AIDS Day
Your Excellency Minister of Health, José Van-Duném Your Excellency Vice Governor of Luanda, Juvelina Imperial Distinguished members of ANASO Distinguished members of the international community Guests March participants It is a honor with you today at this World Aids Day march in Angola. The U.S. Embassy works shoulder-to-shoulder with the Ministry of Health to support ... Read More»
16 Days of Activism Against Gender Violence
As part of the “16 Days of Activism” campaign against gender violence, the U.S. Embassy received six local activists from FOJASIDA and UCF, two Angolan community organizations. USAID Mission Director Jason Fraser and PEPFAR Coordinator Regina Parham welcomed the group who gave a presentation to approximately 25 Mission staff. FOJASIDA and UCF, with support from ... Read More»
Fight against HIV/AIDS: Zero is our Goal
The U.S. Embassy in Angola is pleased to announce that our community, led by Ambassador Helena La Lime, will again take part in the annual World AIDS Day March. The march, organized by Angola’s Network of Aids Services Organizations (ANASO) and the National AIDS Institute (INLS), will take place on Saturday November 29, in Luanda ... Read More»
The Value of Foreign Languages Ambassador Closing Ceremony American English Experience
Obrigada. <Portuguese> What a remarkable group of students! They remind me of when I was in Angola as a young girl struggling to master Portuguese. I attended San Jose school here in Luanda where all the instruction was in Portuguese. When I first started, I did not know Any Portuguese. At that point, I was a girl ... Read More»
Final Opportunities to Return Voted Ballots
Embassies and consulates are not polling places. The majority of states require voted ballots to reach local election officials by the close of polls on Tuesday, November 4. U.S. citizens who want to participate in the 2014 U.S. elections should already have returned their absentee ballots to their local election officials U.S. embassies and consulates ... Read More»
Worldwide Caution
The Department of State is updating the Worldwide Caution to provide information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Worldwide Caution ... Read More»
Angola and the U.S. Identify New Areas of Cooperation
General David Rodriguez, Commander USAFRICOM, paid a two-day visit to Luanda September 24-25. During his visit, he met with senior military and civilian leaders from the Government of Angola as well as leading business people to discuss regional and maritime security. General Rodriguez met with the Angolan Minister of Defense on September 24 and with ... Read More»
U.S. Reinforce Regional and Maritime Security Cooperation with Angola
The United States Embassy in Luanda is pelased to announce the visit to Angola of the Commander of U.S. Africa Command (AFRICOM), General David M. Rodriguez, from September 24 to 25. Duiring the visit, General Rodrigues will meet offficials of the Government of Angola and Corrporate Executives in the country to discuss issues to reinforce ... Read More»
Registration for the Foreign Service Officer Test (FSOT) at U.S. Embassy Luanda
U.S. Embassy Luanda will host two offerings of the FSOT early this October. U.S. Citizens who are interested in taking the Foreign Service Officer Test should visit http://www.careers.state.gov to get information on the exam and register for the test. The website also has information on the many different career opportunities with the Department of State. The ... Read More»
Ebola: U.S. Response to the Ebola Epidemic in West Africa
The Ebola outbreak in West Africa continues to grow exponentially. Numbers of cases are now doubling every three weeks on average, and will soon reach 5,000, with more than 2,200 deaths. Many additional cases of Ebola virus infection are likely unreported. Even with a greatly expanded response, WHO estimates that it could take 6-9 months ... Read More»
U.S. Import-Export Bank Remarks as written Ambassador Helen La Lime Washington, DC
Thank you. Your Excellency Vice-President Manuel Vicente, Minister of Finance Armando Manuel, Honorable members of the Government of Angola, Presidents of the Agência Nacional Para o Investimento Privado and the Export-Import Bank of the United States Fellow Ambassadors, Business Leaders, Distinguished Guests, Good Afternoon. It is a pleasure to be here with you all as ... Read More»
Planned Demonstrations on 23 August
There are planned demonstrations by several civil society groups starting from 10:00 hrs. and running until 16:00 hrs. on Saturday, August 23, 2014. The demonstrations are expected to start at Largo de Independência and end in front of the Presidential Palace. Reports suggest the demonstrations may take place in front of the U.S. Embassy. U.S. ... Read More»
Ebola Virus Information and Resources
As of August 18, there are no confirmed cases of Ebola Virus Disease (EVD) in Angola. The U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has issued Travel Health Notices warning against nonessential travel to Liberia, Guinea, and Sierra Leone, and advising travelers to practice enhanced precautions when traveling to Nigeria. For more information please ... Read More»
Ambassador Helen La Lime Remarks as prepared USACC Breakfast,Washington, DC
Thank you Good Morning Honorable Minister of Economy Abraão Gourgel Other Distinguished Members of the Government of Angola, Fellow Ambassadors, Business Leaders, Distinguished Guests, I would like to begin by thanking Jeannine Scott and her team at the U.S.-Angola Chamber of Commerce for hosting us all this morning. I am delighted to be here at ... Read More»
Transportation Industry Speech as written Ambassador Helen La Lime Chicago, Illinois
Thank you Good morning I would like to begin by thanking Secretary of Transportation Foxx, our host, for arranging the events today and over the past two days. I also want to recognize the work of the team at the U.S. Trade and Development Agency to make this a successful visit here to Chicago. As ... Read More»
National Day Speech 2014
Deputy Chief of Mission Heather Merritt Thank you Good evening and Happy Independence Day! Minister X, Members of the Diplomatic Corps, Distinguished Guests, My fellow Americans, Welcome. It is a pleasure to be here with you to commemorate the 238th anniversary of the independence of the United States of America. Last May, many of you ... Read More»
Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund
The Embassy of the United States of America is pleased to announce the opening of the public competition for access to the Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund, which aims to provide funding to cover activities of organizations working in community development projects. Every year, the Embassy considers supporting projects for community development. The Embassy selects the ... Read More»
Kerry’s Press Availability in Luanda, Angola
Secretary Kerry: Good morning, everybody. President Dos Santos and I had a very constructive conversation today. We discussed a broad array of the issues concerning not just the bilateral relationship, but also concerning regional and broader security issues and challenges of the region. I want to emphasize that Angola is a very important partner in ... Read More»
World Wide Caution
The Department of State has issued this Worldwide Caution to update information on the continuing threat of terrorist actions and violence against U.S. citizens and interests throughout the world. U.S. citizens are reminded to maintain a high level of vigilance and to take appropriate steps to increase their security awareness. This replaces the Worldwide Caution ... Read More»
Joint Statement U.S.- Angola Strategic Partnership Dialogue
On December 17, 2014, the Foreign Minister of the Republic of Angola, Georges Chikoti, made an official visit to the United States. During the visit, U.S. Secretary of State John Kerry and Foreign Minister Chikoti co-chaired a session of the U.S.-Angola Strategic Partnership Dialogue. During the meeting the two delegations recognized the significant achievements in ... Read More»
Alumni Town Hall
The Public Affairs Section, in cooperation with the Angola Fulbright Alumni Association, hosted an town hall for all Embassy Luanda exchange program alumni. The energetic group of alumni included a 1998 IVLP alumnus and a Fulbright alumnus who returned to Angola last week, as well as YALI Washington Fellows set to depart for the United ... Read More»
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