Location: Luanda, Angola – Santa Ana Cemetery. Event: Protest of subsidies of Angolan deputies, Saturday July 22, 2023, from 10:00. The protest is expected to be nonviolent. Plan for blocked streets and higher than normal traffic in that area. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds. Keep a low profile. Notify friends and family of your safety. Be aware of …
Read More»Location: Luanda (citywide) Event: Members of Angolan civil society have called for a citywide protest in Luanda on Saturday, June 17, 2023 to protest the recent increase in gasoline prices. News reports state similar protests recently resulted in five deaths in Huambo and one in Namibe. At this time, there is no clear focal point …
Read More»Location: Luanda – Starting in Largo das Escolas and ending in Cidadela Desportiva. Event: March to highlight the sexual violence against minors, Saturday March 4, 2023 at 7:00. The march is expected to be nonviolent. Plan for blocked streets and higher than normal traffic in that area. Actions to Take: Avoid crowds. Keep a low profile. Notify friends and …
Read More»Location: Rua Nova Marginal in Luanda. Entrances to the Carnival celebrations are located in the following areas: Praia de Bispo, Bairro Azul, and along the Rua Nova Marginal road in Chicala. Event: Carnival starts Friday, February 17, 2023. Previous years have seen an increase in vehicular and pedestrian traffic in and around the area. Expect heavy …
Read More»Location: Kinaxixi neighborhood of Luanda Event: A small group of election workers protested over payment in the Kinaxixi area of Luanda earlier this morning. There were reports of crowd control using live gun fire and/or teargas. There is a possibility for additional protests in the coming days with the potential to impact U.S. citizens in …
Read More»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»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»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»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 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»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. 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»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»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»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»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»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»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»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»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»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»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»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»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»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»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»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»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»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»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 …
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