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Nigeria and Angola Drop Visa Rules for Diplomats
Global NewsFeb 16

Nigeria and Angola Drop Visa Rules for Diplomats

Two African nations just made it easier for government officials to work together across borders. The new agreement removes visa requirements for diplomatic passport holders traveling between Nigeria and Angola.

AllAfrica - Headlines2 min read
Angola Secures $500M to Transform Coastal Tourism
Planet WinsFeb 11

Angola Secures $500M to Transform Coastal Tourism

Angola just locked in half a billion dollars to build the infrastructure that will turn its stunning coastline into Africa's next major tourism destination. The move tackles the biggest barrier holding back investors: lack of basic utilities like roads, water, and power.

Punch Nigeria3 min read
Filmmaker Tracks Mythical 'Ghost Elephants' in Angola
Daily MixFeb 11

Filmmaker Tracks Mythical 'Ghost Elephants' in Angola

After a decade-long search, a National Geographic explorer may have finally found proof of a mysterious elephant herd long thought to be legend in Angola's remote highlands. Werner Herzog's new documentary captures the epic journey.

National Geographic2 min read
Angola Protects Water Source for Millions Across Africa
Planet WinsFeb 5

Angola Protects Water Source for Millions Across Africa

A vast wetland system in Angola that supplies fresh water to millions of people across seven African nations just received international protection status. The designation marks nearly a decade of partnership between scientists and Indigenous communities who have safeguarded these vital waterways for generations.

Inside Climate News3 min read
Angola Factory Produces 400,000 Eyeglass Lenses in Two Years
InnovationFeb 2

Angola Factory Produces 400,000 Eyeglass Lenses in Two Years

A new factory in Angola is making affordable eyeglasses more accessible across Africa, producing 400,000 lenses in just two years. The facility now employs 50 workers and plans to expand production while exporting to neighboring countries.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Namibia Launches Campaign to Vaccinate 40,000 Kids Against Polio
Health & WellnessJan 27

Namibia Launches Campaign to Vaccinate 40,000 Kids Against Polio

Namibia is rolling out a massive polio vaccination campaign to protect children after an outbreak near the Angolan border. Teams are going door-to-door to ensure every child under 10 gets the life-saving drops.

AllAfrica - Health2 min read
Angola Protects 20,500 Square Miles of Life-Giving Wetland
Planet WinsJan 22

Angola Protects 20,500 Square Miles of Life-Giving Wetland

A vast highland wetland that feeds two of Africa's mightiest rivers just earned global protection status. The "source of life" supports newly discovered species and ghost elephants while providing water to millions downstream.

Mongabay2 min read