PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE JANUARY 19, 2023 Human trafficking is a crime that deprives millions of people of their dignity and freedom. An estimated 27.6 million are currently victims of trafficking worldwide, and, sadly, many of them are often hidden right in front of us. To properly tackle this crime, it will take a commitment from each …
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On the occasion of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit in Washington, D.C., the United States and the African Union, under the leadership of President Joseph R. Biden, Jr., President of Senegal and Chair of the African Union Macky Sall, and African Union Commission Chair Moussa Faki Mahamat, affirm our commitment to reinforce longstanding areas of cooperation …
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OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON DECEMBER 15, 2022 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Deputy Secretary of State Wendy Sherman met with Foreign Minister of Angola Tete Antonio yesterday in Washington, D.C. on the margins of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Deputy Secretary Sherman reiterated the importance the United States places on its relationship with Angola and expressed appreciation …
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The United States Government is proud to work in partnership with governments and institutions in Africa, including the African Union (AU) and Africa Centres for Disease Control and Prevention (Africa CDC), to advance shared public health goals. As we continue to work to end the acute phase of the COVID-19 pandemic, we remain committed …
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Private Sector Partnerships Support the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum Office of the Spokesperson The Department of State’s Office of Global Partnerships announces three partnerships with private sector partners to collaborate on the African and Diaspora Young Leaders Forum , part of the larger U.S. Africa Leaders Summit . These partners, African Diaspora Network, Atlantic Council’s Africa Center, and Netflix are leveraging their expertise to support the Forum’s theme of “Amplifying Voices: Building Partnerships that Last”. The Department of State …
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Office of the Spokesperson The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken and Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin met today with President João Lourenço in Washington, D.C. on the margins of the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. Secretary Blinken and Secretary Austin reiterated the importance the United States places on its …
Read More» Ned Price, Department Spokesperson The United States strongly condemns the resumption of fighting by the March 23 Movement (M23) armed group in the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC). The resumption of hostilities since October 20 has caused significant human suffering, including deaths and injuries among civilians and significant numbers of newly displaced persons. The …
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The Lewis B. Puller-class expeditionary sea base USS Hershel “Woody” Williams (ESB 4) arrived in Luanda, Angola for a regularly scheduled port visit, Nov. 2, 2022. During the port visit, Hershel “Woody” Williams will host a reception to continue building relationships with senior Angolan government and military leaders while the crew participates in community service …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation FY2023 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Program Objectives: The U.S. Ambassadors Fund for Cultural Preservation supports the preservation of cultural sites, cultural objects, and forms of traditional cultural expression in more than 140 countries around the world. Cultural heritage endures as a reminder of the …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY NED PRICE, SPOKESPERSON September 27, 2022 The United States Congratulates São Tomé and Príncipe on Elections The United States congratulates São Tomé and Príncipe on its elections. The Santomean people have had the opportunity to have their votes counted and their voices heard in …
Read More» MEDIA NOTE OFFICE OF THE SPOKESPERSON SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 We, Angola, Argentina, Brazil, Canada, Costa Rica, Côte d’Ivoire, Equatorial Guinea, Ghana, Guinea-Bissau, Ireland, Mauritania, the Netherlands, Norway, Portugal, Senegal, Spain, the United Kingdom, and the United States, as coastal countries bordering the Atlantic Ocean and members of the community of Atlantic countries, share a commitment to a peaceful, prosperous, …
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Angola Presidential Elections PRESS STATEMENT ANTONY J. BLINKEN, SECRETARY OF STATE SEPTEMBER 9, 2022 We congratulate President-elect Joao Lourenco on his election as Angola’s next president. We look forward to working with him to strengthen the vital relationship between Angola and the United States. We will continue to collaborate closely with the Angolan government and …
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U.S. Embassy in Luanda President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to the Republic of Angola to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço September 13, 2022 President Joseph R. Biden, Jr. today announced the designation of a Presidential Delegation to attend the Inauguration of His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço on …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release STATEMENT BY VEDANT PATEL, PRINCIPAL DEPUTY SPOKESPERSON August 29, 2022 ANGOLA ELECTIONS The United States notes the broad participation of Angolans in the August 24 elections. We look forward to working together on a path toward a safer, more secure, and prosperous Angola for …
Read More» U.S. EMBASSY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION LUANDA, ANGOLA MEDIA NOTE For Immediate Release …
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U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE Office of the Spokesperson For Immediate Release MEDIA NOTE August 11, 2022 U.S. Diplomatic Representation for Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe Moves to U.S. Embassy Luanda U.S. Ambassador to Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe Dr. Tulinabo S. Mushingi presented his credentials to President Carlos Vila Nova of …
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U.S. EMBASSY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION LUANDA, ANGOLA STATEMENT For Immediate Release August 17, 2022 Statement after Ambassador’s Meeting with UNITA Leader Mr. Adalberto Costa Júnior The United States has long worked to strengthen democracies and advance respect for human rights around the world. To that aim, the Ambassador is meeting with each …
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U.S. EMBASSY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION LUANDA, ANGOLA STATEMENT ——————————————————————————————————— For Immediate Release August 16, 2022 Statement after Ambassador’s Meeting with MPLA Political Bureau Secretary for International Relations Mr. Manuel Augusto The United States has long worked to strengthen democracies and advance respect for human rights around the world. To that aim, the …
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U.S. EMBASSY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION LUANDA, ANGOLA STATEMENT ——————————————————————————————————— For Immediate Release August 15, 2022 Statement after Ambassador’s Meeting with National Liberation Front of Angola (FNLA) Party President Dr. Nimi a Simbi The United States has long worked to strengthen democracies and advance respect for human rights around the world. …
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U.S. EMBASSY LUANDA PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION LUANDA, ANGOLA STATEMENT For Immediate Release …
Read More» U.S. EMBASSY PUBLIC AFFAIRS SECTION LUANDA, ANGOLA For Immediate Release July 27, 2022 Statement on Ambassador Mushingi’s Meetings with Angolan Leadership U.S. Ambassador Tulinabo Mushingi met with Angolan President Joao Lourenco on July 26, 2022, to discuss a range of issues of mutual interest including the promotion of regional security, economic prosperity, and ongoing …
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BRIEFING ROOM Statement by President Biden on the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit JULY 20, 2022• SPEECHES AND REMARKS I look forward to hosting leaders from across the African continent in Washington, DC on December 13-15, 2022, for the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. The Summit will demonstrate the United States’ enduring commitment to Africa, and will underscore the importance of U.S.-Africa relations and increased cooperation …
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The U.S. Embassy in Angola is proud to announce that twelve (12) participants from Angola and three (3) participants from São Tomé and Principe have been selected to participate in the 2022 Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders. Launched in 2014, the Mandela Washington Fellowship is the flagship program of the Young African Leaders …
Read More» U.S. DEPARTMENT OF STATE U.S. Embassy Luanda Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Funds FY2022 Notice of Funding Opportunity (NOFO) Type of Solicitation: Open Competition Funding Opportunity Title: Ambassador’s Special Self-Help Fund Funding Opportunity Number: DOS-ANGOLA-SSH-FY22-01 CFDA Number: 19.700 Total Amount Available: $35,000 (estimated) Anticipated Number of Awards: 4-10 Deadline for Applications: June 30, 2022 Anticipated Program Start Date: October 1, …
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On May 5, 2022 Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Angolan Minister of State Chief Francisco Furtado in Luanda. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Angolan Minister of State Chief Furtado discussed the growing bilateral security relationship between the United States and Angola, as well as opportunities to deepen regional and multilateral cooperation
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Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met today with Angolan President João Lourenço in Luanda. Deputy Secretary Sherman and President Lourenço discussed deepening our strong bilateral relationship and the importance of bolstering trade and investment and promoting progress on economic reforms and anti-corruption initiatives. They addressed our work together to confront the COVID-19 pandemic …
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On May 5, The Deputy Secretary of State Wendy R. Sherman met with Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio in Luanda. Deputy Secretary Sherman and Foreign Minister Antonio discussed the strong and deepening partnership between the United States and Angola. They discussed areas of shared interest, including trade, investment, health security, the climate crisis, and good …
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In celebration of English Language Day the U.S. Embassy Luanda donated books and materials to the English for Freedom initiative. The initiative launched by an Online Professional English Network (OPEN) alum and an Embassy implementing partner, will provide free English classes to 70 teenagers from the low income neighborhood of Cazenga in Luanda.
Read More» EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Angola is a constitutional republic. In August 2017 the ruling Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola party won presidential and legislative elections with 61 percent of the vote. The ruling party’s presidential candidate Joao Lourenco took the oath of office for a five-year term in September 2017, and the party retained a …
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U.S. Embassy Luanda partnered with the Kianda Hub for the six-month Empowerment, Leadership, & Access or ELA Program. The program focused on young female entrepreneurs to provide them with the digital and financial tools needed for resilience and profitability during the challenges of the small business environment in Angola during the COVID-19 pandemic. 20 microbusiness …
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LUANDA — Under Secretary of the Treasury for Terrorism and Financial Intelligence Brian Nelson traveled to Luanda, Angola from March 13-15 to discuss ways to strengthen the bilateral partnership, encourage economic growth and attract American investors, and encourage further leadership in the fight against corruption in Angola, the region, and across the African continent. While in Luanda, he met …
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The Fulbright scholarship Program gives angolans citizens the opportunity to complete a master’s or PhD at a higher education institution in the United States. See all eligibility requirements here: https://ao.usembassy.gov/education-culture/fulbright-program/
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The Embassy of the United States in Angola welcomes applications for the 2022 Pan-Africa Youth Leadership Program (PAYLP) . PAYLP is designed to provide secondary school youth (ages 15-18) and adult educators the opportunity to explore themes such as entrepreneurship, civic education, youth leadership, economic development, and respect for diversity. Approximately 50 youth and adult participants from across Africa will attend …
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The Embassy of the United States in Angola announces an open competition for past participants (“alumni”) of U.S. government-funded and U.S. government-sponsored exchange programs to submit applications to the 2022 Alumni Engagement Innovation Fund (AEIF 2022). We seek proposals from teams of at least two alumni that meet all program eligibility requirements outlined in the funding …
Read More» Luanda, Angola – The United States Government announced today a $100,000 grant from ExxonMobil Foundation to support U.S.-Angolan partnership efforts to reduce HIV in Angola. The grant through the Support and Education II (RISE) project is implemented by mothers to mothers (m2m) and supports the existing partnership with the U.S. Embassy, aligned with the First …
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US EMBASSY PUBLIC DIPLOMACY SECTION LUANDA, ANGOLA PRESS RELEASE For Immediate Release September 26, 2021 USG SHARES ADDITIONAL 464,090 DOSES OF PFIZER COVID-19 VACCINE WITH ANGOLA The Embassy of the United States in Luanda, Angola, is pleased to announce the arrival of 464,090 doses of the Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine that the U.S is sharing with …
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The U.S. Embassy in Luanda celebrates the Pride month with an facebook live Program called “You are Included.” This online event will take place on Monday, June 28, 2021. The global theme for Pride Month 2021 is “You are Included.” and the U.S. Embassy in Angola will celebrate this with a Facebook live event featuring …
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A delegation of U.S. military officers conducted an official visit to the Angolan Army Academy in Lobito, Benguela Province. The delegation was composed of the U.S. Defense Attaché, the Air Attaché, and the Head of the Office of Military Cooperation. The delegation was received by Lieutenant General José Alberto Veiga, the Commandant of the Angola Army …
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Washington, D.C. January 20, 2021 11:52 AM EST THE PRESIDENT: Chief Justice Roberts, Vice President Harris, Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McConnell, Vice President Pence, distinguished guests, and my fellow Americans. This is America’s day. This is democracy’s day. A day of history and hope. Of renewal and resolve. Through a crucible for the …
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The United States Government and ExxonMobil Foundation announced a new partnership through the United States Agency for International Development’s (USAID).
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May 12, 2020 U.S. Government Contributes toward Coronavirus COVID-19 Response in Angola Luanda, Angola – The United States Government has committed more than $3.5 million to support the Government of Angola’s response to the coronavirus COVID-19 outbreak. The U.S. Ambassador to Angola, Nina Maria Fite, shares that “with an annual investment of more than 30 …
Read More» Location: Angola (countrywide) Event: The U.S. Embassy in Luanda is able to offer interested parties seats on an Ethiopian Airlines flight leaving Luanda for Addis Ababa and continuing on to Washington, D.C. The flight is expected to leave on Sunday, April 5 at 1:30p.m., with a connection to Dulles International Airport leaving that same day at …
Read More» U.S. Embassy, Luanda January 3, 2020 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 …
Read More» During the week of September 30 – October 3, Financial Services Volunteer Corps (FSVC) conducted a successful workshop in Luanda, Angola, with 32 representatives from the Angolan Parliament, the National Court of Accounts, the Ministry of Finance and the Civil Society Organization (CSO) Group for Budget Participation. The activity is part of USAID/Southern Africa’s Strengthening …
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The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Manuel Domingos Augusto, received in Luanda a delegation of senior officers from the United States Ministry of Defense, who is on a working visit to Angola for a few days.
Read More» THE DEPUTY SECRETARY OF STATE’S U.S. AFRICA STRATEGY SPEECH AT TRADE AND INVESTMENT LUNCHEON LUANDA, ANGOLA Good afternoon everyone, and thank you all for the warm welcome and for joining me here today. This is my first visit to your beautiful country, and it is truly a pleasure to be here in Angola. Today, I …
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The US Deputy Secretary of State John J. Sullivan has arrived in Angola to meet with President João Lourenço, Foreign Minister Manuel Augusto, and other members of the Angolan government and civil society.
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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 …
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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» 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» 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» 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» 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» 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» “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» 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» 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 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» 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 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» 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» 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» 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» 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 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» 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» 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» 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» 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 …
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