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AFRICOM Deputies Engage with Angolan Leaders to Strengthen Security Cooperation

U.S. Africa Command Public Affairs United States Africa Command Stuttgart, Germany July 29, 2025 Lt. Gen. John W. Brennan, Deputy Commander for U.S. Africa Command, and Ambassador Robert Scott, AFRICOM’s Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, traveled to Angola, July 22-25, to meet with Angolan government and military leaders and Chargé d’Affaires Noah Zaring and his team at U.S. Embassy Angola and Sao Tome and Principe. The visit reaffirmed AFRICOM’s commitment to strengthening its partnership with Angola, a security leader in southern Africa, and came on the heels of a meeting with the Namibian Minister of Defense and Veterans Affairs on July 21. The AFRICOM leaders and Chargé d’Affaires Zaring engaged in meetings with Angola’s Secretary of State for National Defense for the Ministry of Defense José Maria de Lima; Secretary of State for External Affairs for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Esmerelda Mendonça; and Joint Chief of Staff for Patriotic Education General José Maria Marques. Discussions focused on advancing shared security and economic interests, to include countering transnational threats to the U.S. Homeland and Angola, enabling partners to lead their own security initiatives with minimal U.S. involvement, and leveraging shared economic opportunities, notably the transformational Lobito Corridor initiative. The Lobito Corridor is a large-scale infrastructure initiative, backed by the G7, that is designed to connect the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to Angola's Atlantic coast at the port of Lobito, providing inland industries like mining and agriculture with effective and timely access to global markets and furthering domestic and international investments. The two leaders emphasized that security underpins private sector investments. Working together with African nations to develop secure, stable countries, regions and economies, allows for environments where economic opportunities and partnerships …


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Angola-Rwanda-DRC, USAID

Department Press Briefing – March 6, 2025 Department Press Briefing Tammy Bruce, Department Spokesperson March 6, 2025: [Excerpted …] QUESTION: My name is Hariana Veras and I’m with TPA. Recently, I asked President Trump about his interest in join the effort of the president of Angola, President João Lourenço, who is mediating the conflict between DRC and Rwanda, if he would be interested to join the efforts of Angola to bring peace to DRC. He said that the situation in the DRC is a very serious situation, but we also see that in this first 100 days of President Trump, he’s making some movement. He imposed sanctions on the people that are directly involved on the conflict in DRC, and also Secretary of State Marco Rubio, he spoke with the foreign minister of Angola and also President Tshisekedi of Congo. MS BRUCE: Correct. Correct. QUESTION: Is there any plan or can we expect something more in terms of action from the United States to join Angolans’ effort to bring peace to DRC? Because every day, people are dying, and we have seen how eager President Trump wants to bring peace in many region — MS BRUCE: That is correct. QUESTION: — not only – not only in – between Russia and Ukraine, but also he – he’s showing interest in to bring peace in other region. Is the Democratic Republic of the Congo one of the country that this administration will do something to bring peace? Because — MS BRUCE: Well, let me – I can – I can tell you, and this is I think a good way to end the briefing today, just as a reminder, yes, of the global commitment that this administration has, but that senator – I keep doing that; he’s the Secretary. (Laughter.) He’s the Secretary of State – that the Secretary of State Marco Rubio has in the world. I can tell you that we stand in firm support of the Congolese people and of the sovereignty and territorial integrity of the DRC. I can say that in his calls with the two presidents, the Secretary urged an immediate ceasefire in the region, …


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Secretary Rubio’s Call With Angolan Foreign Minister Antonio

Readout Office of the Spokesperson February 19, 2025 The following is attributable to Spokesperson Tammy Bruce: Secretary of State Marco Rubio spoke with Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio today. Secretary Rubio and Foreign Minister Antonio discussed the Luanda Process and Angola’s leadership in working to find a peaceful end to the conflict in the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo. The Secretary and Foreign Minister also discussed the collaborative bilateral relationship between the United States and Angola. …


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Secretary Blinken’s Call with Angolan President Lourenço

Readout Office of the Spokesperson January 20, 2023 The below is attributable to Spokesperson Ned Price: Secretary of State Antony J. Blinken spoke January 19 with Angolan President João Lourenço to reaffirm the importance of the U.S.-Angola relationship. The Secretary lauded Angola’s regional leadership, underscoring President Lourenço’s contributions to bring peace to the eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo and welcoming Angola’s contribution to the activities of the Southern African Development Community. The Secretary also highlighted our strong and growing economic partnerships and the upcoming visit of Special Presidential Coordinator for the Partnership for Global Infrastructure Investment Amos Hochstein. Secretary Blinken and President Lourenço discussed shared priorities to follow up on the recent U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. Secretary Blinken’s Call with Angolan President Lourenço Submission Details Author: Africa Media from . More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact Facebook: Twitter: …


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U.S., Angola Hosts Bilateral Military Medical Readiness Exercise

U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa Defense Visual Information Distribution Service Luanda, Angola November 14, 2022 The Angolan Armed Forces, in partnership with the U.S. Army Southern European Task Force, Africa (SETAF-AF) and 807th Medical Command, Army Reserve, will host a medical readiness exercise (MEDREX) in Luanda, Nov. 8-18, 2022. This is the first of six MEDREXs in Africa scheduled for fiscal year 2023. SETAF-AF coordinates each MEDREX with African militaries and U.S. Army medical providers in order to enhance the medical operational capabilities of the participants. “We have a shared interest in promoting a secure, stable and prosperous Africa,” said Maj. Gen. Tod Wasmund, commanding general of SETAF-AF. “The MEDREX program is an important component of that where our efforts - working with our African partners - address complex medical challenges. The importance of this work is significant.” MEDREXs allow the military teams to exchange medical techniques and procedures that build and strengthen treatment capabilities resulting in a ready medical force and strengthened relationships between the partners. “Our most sincere thanks to the armed forces of the United States. Our goal over the next two weeks is to improve on the medical readiness of our armed forces and reinforce the great partnership between Angola and the United States,” said Brig. Gen. Dr. Filomena Buruti, director of the Principle Military Hospital/Superior Institute of Medicine. The teams of U.S. Army and Angolan military medical professionals will provide medical care to patients in the community. They will perform a wide range of services at Hospital Militar Principal in the areas of general surgery, anesthesiology, operating room procedures, OB/GYN and emergency room care over the 11-day MEDREX. “This exercise is another highlight in our partnership that began with assistance in controlling and treating HIV/AIDS for nearly 20 years and has contributed over $600 …


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President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency João Lourenço

U.S. Embassy in Luanda Media Note September 14, 2022 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 September 15, 2022, in Luanda, Angola. The Honorable Scott Nathan, Chief Executive Officer of the U.S. International Development Finance Corporation, will lead the delegation. Members of the Presidential Delegation: The Honorable Tulinabo S. Mushingi, U.S. Ambassador to the Republic of Angola Ambassador Andrew Robert Young, Deputy to the Commander for Civil-Military Engagement, U.S. Africa Command. ### CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. President Biden Announces Presidential Delegation to Attend the Inauguration of His Excellency João Lourenço Submission Details Author: Africa Media from The Africa Regional Media Hub. More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact The Africa Regional Media Hub Facebook: Twitter: …


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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 the Angolan people to promote our shared goals as we work together to advance a more sustainable, secure, inclusive, and prosperous future. We commend the millions of Angolan voters who cast their ballots in this election, and in doing so demonstrated their commitment to strengthening democracy. We look forward to working in partnership with Angola’s elected leaders to forge a better tomorrow for all Angolans and Americans. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. Angola Presidential Elections Submission Details Author: Africa Media from The Africa Regional Media Hub. More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact The Africa Regional Media Hub Facebook: Twitter: …


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Angola Elections

Press Statement Vedant Patel, Principal Deputy Spokesperson August 29, 2022 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 all. We will continue to closely follow the electoral process. We call on all parties to express themselves peacefully and to resolve any grievances in accordance with applicable legal processes under Angolan law. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. Angola Elections Submission Details Author: Africa Media from The Africa Regional Media Hub. More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact The Africa Regional Media Hub Facebook: Twitter: …


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U.S. Diplomatic Representation for Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe Moves to U.S. Embassy Luanda

Media Note Office of the Spokesperson August 11, 2022 U.S. Ambassador to Angola and São Tomé and Príncipe Dr. Tulinabo S. Mushingi presented his credentials to President Carlos Vila Nova of São Tomé and Príncipe on August 10. U.S. diplomatic representation for São Tomé and Príncipe is moving to Embassy Luanda in Angola from U.S. Embassy Libreville in Gabon because of São Tomé and Príncipe’s longstanding cultural, linguistic, and economic ties to Angola. Ambassador Mushingi and the staff of the U.S. Embassy in Luanda look forward to working with the people of São Tomé and Príncipe to advance our shared goals of peace, prosperity, and good governance. We are also eager to partner with São Tomé and Príncipe on our mutual regional objectives, such as ocean conservation and maritime security. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. U.S. Diplomatic Representation for Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe Moves to U.S. Embassy Luanda Submission Details Author: Africa Media from The Africa Regional Media Hub. More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact The Africa Regional Media Hub Facebook: Twitter: …


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On the Passing of Former Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos

Press Statement Ned Price, Department Spokesperson July 11, 2022 The United States offers condolences on the death of former Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos. He played a consequential role in Angola’s history, during its struggle for independence, as Foreign Minister, and as President. Following Angola’s long and painful civil war, dos Santos oversaw the country’s remarkable reintegration and transition to peace during the complex post-colonial era. The United States remains committed to strengthening its strategic partnership with Angola and deepening the relationship between the American and Angolan people. CLICK HERE to submit your press release to MyPR.co.za International/. On the Passing of Former Angolan President José Eduardo dos Santos Submission Details Author: Africa Media from The Africa Regional Media Hub. More Info link: Images: For a high res version of THIS image please contact The Africa Regional Media Hub Facebook: Twitter: …


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