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Fuel price protests in Angola this week left at least 22 dead; 1,200 people arrested

Fuel price protests in Angola this week left at least 22 dead; 1,200 people arrested

CAPE TOWN, South Africa -- Violence that erupted during protests this week in Angola sparked by the government's decision to raise the price of fuel killed at least 22 people while more than 1,200 have been arrested, the president's office said...

Fuel Price Protests Turn Deadly in Angola, Leaving 22 Dead and Over 1,200 Arrested

Fuel Price Protests Turn Deadly in Angola, Leaving 22 Dead and Over 1,200 Arrested

July 30, 2025 Hour: 2:45 pm At least 22 people have died and 197 others were injured in Angola following violent protests triggered by a steep increase in diesel prices, the government confirmed Wednesday. Among the dead is a police officer, as...

At least 22 killed in protests against fuel price hikes in Angola, president's office says

At least 22 killed in protests against fuel price hikes in Angola, president's office says

Published on 30/07/2025 - 20:15 GMT+2 At least 22 people have been killed and more than 1,200 arrested in violence that erupted during protests this week in Angola sparked by the government's decision to raise the price of fuel, the president's...

At least 22 killed at Angola fuel price hike protests, authorities say

At least 22 killed at Angola fuel price hike protests, authorities say

More than 1,200 people have been arrested since protests began earlier this week, a government statement said. At least 22 people were killed and 197 others were injured in violence that erupted during protests against a fuel price hike this week,...

Angola Fuel Hike Protests Claims 22 Lives

Angola Fuel Hike Protests Claims 22 Lives

After two days of turmoil and looting in Angola sparked by a protest against rising fuel prices, the government reported Wednesday that 22 people lost their lives, while a fragile calm returned to the capital. The violence began on Monday,...

Looting in Luanda Exposes Social Tensions and Threatens Angola’s Economic Climate

Looting in Luanda Exposes Social Tensions and Threatens Angola’s Economic Climate

Economic Impact and External Perception The removal of fuel subsidies—considered one of the government’s toughest structural reforms—is immediately increasing the cost of living. The country is already experiencing inflation close to 20%,...

Fuel price protests in Angola this week left 22 dead while 1,200 people were arrested

Fuel price protests in Angola this week left 22 dead while 1,200 people were arrested

CAPE TOWN, South Africa — Violence that erupted during protests this week in Angola sparked by the government's decision to raise the price of fuel killed at least 22 people while more than 1,200 have been arrested, the president's office said...

Council of Ministers meets with projects related to the environment and tourism on the table

Council of Ministers meets with projects related to the environment and tourism on the table

According to a statement from the Presidency of the Republic, which VerAngola had access to, the session, held at the Presidential Palace, served to consider "a set of matters related to different sectors of governance," as well as "a briefing on...

Angola wants to deepen relations and invites Japanese businesspeople to invest in the country

Angola wants to deepen relations and invites Japanese businesspeople to invest in the country

"Angola intends to deepen its partnership with Japan to attract investment and diversify the national economy in the sectors of Agriculture, Renewable Energy, Tourism, and Infrastructure, considered crucial to reducing the economy's dependence on...

Tajikistan, Angola hold political consultations

Tajikistan, Angola hold political consultations

AKIPRESS.COM - The Ministries of Foreign Affairs of Tajikistan and Angola held online political consultations on July 28, the Foreign Ministry of Tajikistan reported. The delegation of Tajikistan was headed by Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs...

Dantsoho tasks Africa on sustainable investment in seaports

Dantsoho tasks Africa on sustainable investment in seaports

The President of the Port Management Association of West and Central Africa (PMAWCA), Dr Abubakar Dantsoho, has emphasised that the sustainability of the world, especially Africa, depends significantly on the sustainability of the region’s...

Luanda experiences another day of looting. Supermarkets are the main targets.

Luanda experiences another day of looting. Supermarkets are the main targets.

Around 9:30 am, in the Comarca area – an access road to Cacuaco, one of Luanda's poorest areas – a crowd gathered to attack an Angomart supermarket. The road was blocked, and police fired warning shots to disperse the crowd, Lusa verified at the...

International press highlights Angola as an “undiscovered African treasure”

International press highlights Angola as an “undiscovered African treasure”

"Angola's tourism has been gaining increasing visibility in the international press, especially in specialized publications from Germany, Switzerland, and Austria. Several portals have recently highlighted the country as an authentic destination,...

Angolan pilot completes master's degree with distinction in Portugal: "I want to contribute to a more modern, efficient and sustainable avia

Angolan pilot completes master's degree with distinction in Portugal: "I want to contribute to a more modern, efficient and sustainable avia

According to a statement sent to VerAngola, the Angolan pilot received a final grade of 18. "His research work earned him an 18, the highest grade awarded throughout the course, positioning him as a promising young professional in the Angolan...

Financing methane action: How Africa is leading charge with smart climate investments

Financing methane action: How Africa is leading charge with smart climate investments

In a vital move to combat climate change, Africa is at the forefront of exploring innovative financial strategies to address the potent yet underfunded issue of methane emissions. Despite methane being responsible for approximately 30% of global...

US maintains a military mission in Africa and wants to strengthen cooperation with Angola

US maintains a military mission in Africa and wants to strengthen cooperation with Angola

During a visit to Luanda to strengthen military cooperation with Angola, Lieutenant General John W. Brennan, deputy commander of AFRICOM, stated that the primary objective of the visit to Angola is to "explore more forms of military cooperation...

At National Youth Assembly in Angola, Catholic Archbishop Urges Courage, Hope in Witnessing Christ

At National Youth Assembly in Angola, Catholic Archbishop Urges Courage, Hope in Witnessing Christ

“Hope is not about waiting while sitting still. It is about setting out on the path, like a pilgrim, trusting that God leads and sustains. You are not lost youth—you are pilgrims of hope!” he said during the opening Mass of the July 25-27 event...

President announces that Angola will honor Portuguese personalities on the 50th anniversary of independence

President announces that Angola will honor Portuguese personalities on the 50th anniversary of independence

"Our relations are good, very good indeed, but friendship must continue to be constantly nurtured. It's like a beautiful flower, which simply because it's beautiful, we can't stop watering, otherwise it will cease to be beautiful," said João...

REPAIR programme’s Phase 2 extends to Angola, Burundi, Malawi, Seychelles and Zambia

REPAIR programme’s Phase 2 extends to Angola, Burundi, Malawi, Seychelles and Zambia

The World Bank has approved the accession of five countries – Angola, Burundi, Malawi, Seychelles, and Zambia – under Phase 2 of the Regional Emergency Preparedness and Access to Inclusive Recovery (REPAIR) programme. This widens the programme’s...

Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Southeast Michigan Saturday afternoon – gusts up to 40 mph

Weather alert for strong thunderstorms in Southeast Michigan Saturday afternoon – gusts up to 40 mph

The National Weather Service issued a weather alert at 12:22 p.m. EDT on Saturday for strong thunderstorms until 1:15 p.m. EDT for St. Joseph, Branch and Hillsdale counties. Residents can expect wind gusts of up to 40 mph. "At 12:21 p.m., Doppler...

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