AGP Executive Report

ANGOTIC & Digital Angola: Angola and Namibia signed a memorandum of cooperation in information technologies on the sidelines of ANGOTIC-2026, aiming to share knowledge, build skills and launch joint ICT projects as the forum targets 20,000 visitors. AI for Everyday Use: Google expanded “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to Angola and other African markets, bringing built-in AI search and understanding to more users across the region. Cyber & Influence Risks: France’s disinformation watchdog Viginum said Israeli firm BlackCore is suspected of digital interference beyond France, including operations linked to Angola. Health Workforce Boost: Angola’s health ministry certified 147 new specialist doctors to strengthen provincial care and reduce waiting times. Energy & Climate Cooperation: Angola’s environment ministry stressed regional cooperation to cut methane emissions in oil and gas, calling for monitoring, capacity building and shared technical work. Education & STEM: ExxonMobil and NBA Africa ran an Angola STEM showcase and Jr. NBA clinic in Luanda, reaching thousands of youth through sport plus science learning.

AI in Browsers: Google is rolling out “Ask Gemini in Chrome” to more African markets, including Angola, as part of a push to make Chrome’s AI features more widely available. Angola-Serbia Tech & Trade: President João Lourenço wrapped up a three-day Serbia visit after signing 10 legal instruments covering finance, transport, environment, agriculture, industry and commerce, plus information and communication technologies—aimed at boosting private investment and economic cooperation. Tourism Payments Upgrade: Angola’s Ministry of Tourism and Visa initialed an MoU to expand Visa card payments across hotels, restaurants, travel agencies and online tourism services under the “Visit Angola – The Rhythm of Life” brand strategy. Ebola Preparedness: Angola updated its national Ebola contingency plan, strengthening surveillance, lab management, infection control, and risk communication while monitoring the DRC and Uganda outbreak. Digital Angola Ahead of ANGOTIC: With ANGOTIC 2026 approaching, Angola’s ICT market is described as moving toward consolidation, digitalization and cybersecurity, with demand rising for data centers, analytics and AI-driven automation.

Digital Inclusion & Telecom: Angola reaffirmed its push for digital inclusion at “Huawei Day 2026,” highlighting projects like “Ilumina Angola” to expand mobile coverage and digitise services. Cybersecurity & Market Maturity: ANGOTIC 2026’s lead-up spotlighted a maturing ICT sector in Angola, with rising demand for cybersecurity, data centres, analytics, AI and automation—alongside skills and infrastructure gaps. Ebola Preparedness: Angola updated its national Ebola contingency plan, strengthening surveillance, lab management, infection control and risk communication as Angola is flagged high risk in the current DRC/Uganda outbreak. Science & Heritage: The PaleoLeba project in Huila is advancing research into the origins of humanity through excavations in Serra da Leba caves. Angola-Serbia Tech & Investment: President João Lourenço’s Serbia visit delivered 10 legal instruments, including deals covering information technologies and mass media, plus finance, transport and environment. STEM for Youth: ExxonMobil and NBA Africa ran an interactive STEM showcase in Luanda, reaching 100 children and linking sport with science and technology learning. Marine Conservation: Namibia reported only 1.69% of marine areas protected, underscoring the region’s conservation and ocean-governance challenge.

Public Health Preparedness: Angola updated its national Ebola contingency plan, strengthening surveillance, case investigation, lab management, and infection control while tracking outbreaks in DRC and Uganda. Digital Inclusion: Angola reaffirmed its push to expand digital access, highlighting “Ilumina Angola” mobile coverage plans and partnerships with Huawei and the private sector. Climate & Energy Tech: The environment ministry doubled down on methane reduction, pointing to PLANAREM as a cross-sector plan spanning oil and gas, agriculture, waste, energy and forestry. Space & Innovation Ecosystem: ANGOTIC 2026 is set for 11–13 June, with a focus on digital transformation, startup debate, and innovation ecosystem building. STEM for Youth: ExxonMobil and NBA Africa ran an interactive STEM showcase and Jr. NBA clinic at IPIL Luanda, reaching 40 schools and 50,000+ youth since launch. Biodiversity & Research: Agostinho Neto University’s Botanical Garden entered a new conservation phase with 520 seedlings, aiming to support research and environmental education. Human Origins Research: PaleoLeba archaeology in Huila is positioning Angola as a key site for studying early human occupation and environmental evolution. Bilateral Tech & ICT Links: Angola and Serbia signed 10 legal instruments, including agreements touching digitalisation and information and communication technologies. Mining & Rare Earths: Pensana said Longonjo mine construction in Angola is on track for 2027 commissioning, targeting heavy rare earth production for magnet supply chains. Biodefence R&D (Global): Island Pharmaceuticals expanded a US biodefence collaboration for Galidesivir dose optimisation against Marburg, using BSL-4 facilities and FDA’s Animal Rule pathway.

STEM for Youth in Luanda: ExxonMobil and NBA Africa held an interactive STEM Showcase and Jr. NBA clinic for 100 Angolan boys and girls at IPIL, using sport to spark interest in science, technology, engineering and maths across 40 schools and seven municipalities. Digital Innovation Platform: An Angolan entrepreneur says ANGOTIC 2026 (11–13 June) is set to become a major African forum for innovation and digital governance, with startups pitching and companies seeking partnerships. Scientific Research on Human Origins: A PaleoLeba project in Huila’s Serra da Leba caves is pushing Angola onto the map for studies of early human occupation and long-term environmental change. Public Health Preparedness: Angola updated its national Ebola contingency plan, strengthening surveillance, lab management, infection control and risk communication while monitoring outbreaks in the DRC and Uganda. Bilateral Tech & ICT Cooperation: Angola and Serbia signed 10 agreements in Belgrade, including deals covering double taxation, investment protection, transport, agriculture, environmental protection and information and communication technologies. Conservation & Biodiversity: Agostinho Neto University’s Botanical Garden enters a new conservation phase with 520 seedlings planted, aiming to support research and environmental education.

Marine Conservation: Namibia’s UNEP Target Tracker shows only 1.69% of marine areas under conservation protection, pushing stronger protection plans for coastal and marine ecosystems. Interior Modernisation: Angola’s Ministry of the Interior (MININT) renewed its push for institutional modernisation, human-centred services and tech-driven improvements to strengthen public order. Botanical Research & Education: Agostinho Neto University’s Botanical Garden enters a new conservation phase, planting 520 seedlings and expanding its role in plant biodiversity protection, research and environmental education. Digital Inclusion: Angola reaffirmed its commitment to digital inclusion at “Huawei Day 2026,” highlighting projects like “Ilumina Angola” to expand mobile coverage and digitise services. Climate Tech Focus: Angola’s methane reduction drive gained momentum through a regional workshop, with PLANAREM set to monitor and cut emissions across oil & gas, agriculture, waste and energy. Space & ICT Momentum: GGPEN launched the “GGPEN ANGOTIC 2026” app for real-time access to Angola’s ICT forum, while “Luanda to the Universe” brought space engineering prototypes to hundreds of children. ANGOTIC 2026 Scale-Up: Organisers expect 200+ startups and around 20,000 visitors for ANGOTIC-2026, with tickets now available online and on-site. Mining & Rare Earths: Pensana reported Longonjo mine construction progress in Angola, targeting 2027 commissioning for heavy rare earth production.

Digital Inclusion Push: Angola’s telecom and IT secretary reaffirmed government plans to expand digital inclusion, citing “Ilumina Angola” to boost mobile coverage and digitise services, with Huawei Day 2026 spotlighting public-private-education partnerships. Conservation & Research: Agostinho Neto University’s Botanical Garden enters a new conservation phase after a planting drive of 520 seedlings, aiming to protect rare plants while supporting scientific research and environmental education. Climate Tech Focus: Angola’s environment minister highlighted methane cuts as a climate priority and pointed to PLANAREM, a national plan covering oil and gas, agriculture, waste, energy and forestry. Space & STEM for Youth: The National Space Program launched an ANGOTIC 2026 app for real-time forum access, while “Luanda to the Universe” helped children build space-engineering prototypes and observe Jupiter. ANGOTIC Momentum: ANGOTIC-2026 expects 20,000 visitors and 200+ startups, with tickets now available online and at local outlets. Energy & Industry: Pensana says Longonjo rare-earth mine construction is 22% complete, targeting commissioning in 2027, and ExxonMobil/NBA Africa ran STEM activities for Angolan youth. Public Sector Modernisation: MININT marked its 47th anniversary with a push for institutional modernisation, humanised services and tech innovation.

ANGOTIC 2026 Digital Push: Angola’s National Space Program and Management Office (GGPEN) launched the official “GGPEN ANGOTIC 2026” app, letting participants track lectures, demos, networking and the full event agenda in real time for the June 11–13 forum. Startup Acceleration & Space Prototypes: The “Luanda to the Universe” project drew about 300 kids and teens to build space-engineering prototypes, including a replica of the James Webb telescope, while the “Luanda to the Universe” push also feeds into Angola’s growing space ambitions. ANGOTIC Tickets & Growth: ANGOTIC-2026 tickets are now available online and at local outlets, with packages for students and professionals; the forum is expected to host 200+ startups and 20,000 visitors. Health Watch (MPox): Moxico Leste reported two suspected monkeypox cases in Luau; suspects are isolated and awaiting lab results, with a vaccination campaign already underway. Climate Action: Angola’s Vice President urged young people to act as sustainability ambassadors during World Environment Day tree-planting, as the Environment Minister warned about climate change, deforestation and waste management. Tech Services in Angola: Smart Hands Africa named Supermicro an authorised services partner, expanding installation, support and maintenance services across multiple African territories including Angola.

Space & Startups: Luanda’s “Luanda to the Universe” brought about 300 children into hands-on space engineering, including a replica of the James Webb telescope, with night sky viewing to spark STEM interest. Digital Tech for Events: Angola’s National Space Program (GGPEN) launched the official “GGPEN ANGOTIC 2026” app, letting attendees track lectures, demos, venues and networking in real time for the June 11–13 forum. ANGOTIC Momentum: ANGOTIC-2026 is gearing up for over 200 startups and around 20,000 visitors, while tickets are now available online and at local outlets, with tiered packages for students and professionals. Health Watch: Moxico Leste reported two suspected monkeypox cases in Luau; suspects are isolated and awaiting lab results, as vaccination continues for at-risk groups. Climate Action: Angola’s Vice President and Environment Minister pushed sustainability by planting 520 seedlings, urging young people to act as climate ambassadors and warning about deforestation, soil degradation and waste gaps. Research & Learning: EU-backed RE-FARM in Benguela and Cuanza-Sul boosted maize productivity from 6% to 35%, linking farmers, technicians, universities and research centres.

ANGOTIC-2026 Tech Push: Angola’s ICT forum ANGOTIC-2026 is gearing up for June 11–13 in Luanda, with tickets now available online and via local outlets, and expectations of 20,000 visitors plus 200+ startups spotlighting the country’s digital transformation. Public Health Watch: Moxico Leste (Luau) reports two suspected monkeypox cases; suspects are isolated while lab results are pending, and a vaccination drive has reached 1,400 people. Climate Action in Practice: Angola marks World Environment Day with 520 tree seedlings, as the Vice President and Environment Minister urge youth-led sustainability and warn that climate change, deforestation, soil degradation, and waste management need coordinated action. Research-to-Farm Results: EU-backed RE-FARM shows maize productivity rising from 6% to 35% in Benguela and Cuanza-Sul, linking farmers, technicians, universities, and research centres to climate-resilient agriculture. Startup Acceleration: LBC will launch an ANGOTIC 2026 startup acceleration push, connecting selected Angolan firms to global ecosystems and funding, training, and networking. Digital Partnerships: Angola’s Minister of State visited Huawei’s Research Center in Shanghai to deepen cooperation on technological innovation, digital inclusion, and administrative modernization. Child Protection Data: SOS Child reports 19,440 violence cases against children via the 15015 hotline from January–April, with sexual abuse accounting for 495 reports.

Public Health: Moxico Leste reports two suspected monkeypox cases in Luau; patients are isolated and awaiting lab results, while Angola says it has vaccinated 1,400 people and recorded 28 confirmed cases including one death. Climate & Nature: Angola marks World Environment Day with a 520-tree-seedling push; the Vice President and Environment Minister urge citizens to act as sustainability ambassadors, warning of climate change, deforestation, soil degradation, biodiversity loss and weak waste management. Digital Transformation & Startups: ANGOTIC-2026 in Luanda expects 200+ startups and 20,000 visitors, with tickets now available online and via local outlets; the forum runs June 11–13 under “On the Road to Digital Transformation.” Agritech Research to Policy: EU-financed RE-FARM reports maize productivity rising from 6% to 35% in Benguela and Cuanza-Sul, with fewer pests and better soil fertility, and Angola’s science ministry says results should shape new rural development policies. STEM for Youth: JA Africa and ExxonMobil Foundation launch STEM Africa 2.0, adding 4,000 more students (14–17) and building on prior reach across Angola and other countries. Tech Partnerships: Smart Hands Africa expands its Supermicro services across multiple African territories including Angola, offering installation, support, maintenance and consulting.

ANGOTIC-2026 Tickets: Luanda’s ANGOTIC-2026 (June 11–13) has opened ticket sales via angotic.ao, Talatona Convention Hotel and Digital.AO, with packages from 2,000 to 1,000,000 kwanzas for students, professionals and the public. Digital Transformation & Startups: LBC will launch an ANGOTIC 2026 startup acceleration push linking selected Angolan firms to global ecosystems in Lisbon/Berlin and Silicon Valley, offering funding access, mentorship and networking. Huawei in Angola’s Tech Drive: Angola’s Minister of State visited Huawei’s Research Center in Shanghai to boost cooperation on technological innovation, digital inclusion and administrative modernization. STEM Africa 2.0: JA Africa and ExxonMobil Foundation launched STEM Africa 2.0 to train 4,000 more students (14–17) across Africa, building on 10,000+ youth reached in Angola and other countries. Agritech Research to Policy: Angola’s Higher Education Minister says RE-FARM results should guide new public policies for sustainable rural development, citing EU-backed gains in maize productivity (up to 35%) and soil fertility. Biodiversity Discovery: A remote Lisima plateau survey in Angola documented dozens of unknown species, including a blue-glowing crowned crab spider, feeding major river systems like the Congo and Cuanza. Energy & Industry: The African Energy Chamber will spotlight Africa’s energy investment opportunities for Israeli stakeholders on June 8, with Angola highlighted among key upstream producers. Public Health Watch: Experts warn the World Cup travel surge could raise infectious-disease risks amid weakened US public health capacity, with Ebola concerns tied to Central Africa outbreaks. Justice & Courts (Regional): A survey flags Nigeria among the worst performers on access to justice and trust in courts—an indirect governance signal for the region.

Digital Transformation in Angola: ANGOTIC 2026 is set for June 11–13 in Luanda under “On the Road to Digital Transformation,” while Angola’s public media push continues as Angola National Radio starts broadcasting from newly upgraded studios with modern tech and better signal quality. AI & STEM Skills: JA Africa and the ExxonMobil Foundation launched STEM Africa 2.0, adding 4,000 more students (14–17) across Africa with STEM and AI training, building on 10,000+ youth reached in Angola and other countries. Tech for Enterprise Growth: Smart Hands Africa became an authorised Supermicro services partner, expanding installation, support and maintenance across multiple African markets including Angola. Startup Acceleration: LBC will launch an Angolan startup acceleration push at ANGOTIC 2026, linking selected firms to global ecosystems and funding. Science for Policy: Angola’s RE-FARM project results are being used to shape new public policies for sustainable rural development, with EU-backed gains in maize productivity. Youth & Sports Strategy: Angola’s Minister of Youth and Sports says the next 50 years should focus on building excellence in schools, institutions, and national sports. Diamonds Market Move: Endiama says Angola will cut rough diamond supply in small sizes for the next three months to avoid flooding the market.

Angola Science & Innovation: The RE-FARM project’s final results are being pushed as a foundation for new public policies on sustainable rural development, with the Minister of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation urging science to translate into real benefits for farmers and food security. Biodiversity & Research: A remote expedition to Angola’s Lisima plateau uncovered dozens of previously unknown species, including eight new dragonfly types and a blue-glowing crowned crab spider, adding fresh baseline data for conservation across river systems feeding the Congo, Okavango, Zambezi and Cuanza. Digital Transformation & Skills: Angola’s Minister of State visited Huawei’s research center in Shanghai to boost cooperation on technological innovation, digital inclusion and administrative modernization. Startup Acceleration: LBC will launch an Angolan startup acceleration push at ANGOTIC 2026, linking selected firms to global ecosystems in Lisbon, Berlin and Silicon Valley. STEM for Youth: JA Africa and ExxonMobil Foundation launched STEM Africa 2.0 to train 4,000 more students across Africa, building on prior Angola reach. Public Media Modernization: Angola National Radio began broadcasting from newly refurbished studios with upgraded technology to improve signal reach and content production. Child Protection Data: SOS Child reported 19,440 violence cases against minors via hotline 15015 from January to April, with Benguela leading complaints.

Biodiversity in Angola: A remote survey on the Lisima plateau in eastern Angola turned up dozens of unknown species, including a blue-glowing crowned crab spider under ultraviolet light, plus new dragonflies, grasshoppers, reptiles, amphibians and hundreds of plant samples—data meant to support conservation across river systems feeding the Congo, Okavango, Zambezi and Cuanza. Media & training tech: Angola National Radio (RNA) started broadcasting from newly refurbished, tech-equipped studios in Luanda, as the Health Ministry reaffirmed plans to expand specialist training and decentralize health training competencies. Angola–China connectivity: Angola launched a new air route linking Icolo e Bengo to Guangzhou, with TAAG set to operate it weekly, aiming to boost logistics, business travel and cargo links. STEM push: ExxonMobil Foundation backed a STEM and AI programme to train thousands of students across Angola and other countries. Energy & industry signals: Angola’s connectivity and skills drive comes alongside regional tech and energy moves—from critical minerals strategy debates to new communications hardware for 700/800 MHz networks.

Angola–China Digital Skills: 24 Angolan journalists and telecom-related officials are in Wuhan for training on informatization, aiming to boost Angola’s digital development and strengthen Angola–China cooperation. Public Media Modernization: Angola National Radio (RNA) has started broadcasting from refurbished, tech-equipped new Luanda studios, improving sound quality and expanding digital transformation for public media. Health Workforce Development: Angola’s Health Minister reaffirmed plans to decentralize health training and expand specialized skills, with 1,075 professionals currently training in Brazil and 351 already completed. Biodiversity Discovery in Angola: A remote Lisima plateau expedition recorded 1,000+ insect species and 320 plant samples, including eight new dragonfly species and other previously unknown wildlife, creating baseline data for future conservation. Connectivity Boost: Angola launched a new air route between Icolo e Bengo and Guangzhou, with TAAG operating weekly to deepen logistics, business travel, and technology-linked trade ties with Asia. STEM & AI for Youth: ExxonMobil Foundation and partners launched STEM Africa 2.0 to train 4,000 students (14–17) across Angola and other countries in STEM and AI skills. Energy & Industry Push: The African Energy Chamber urged “energy addition” via more exploration and investment, arguing Africa’s energy poverty demands new supply rather than a forced transition narrative.