Angolan on trial over diamond book

The Angolan navy says it is hunting suspected pirates after an oil tanker went missing in its waters, which have never previously seen a pirate attack.

The condition of detained Angolan rapper and activist Luaty Beirao, who has been on hunger strike for 23 days, is deteriorating, his wife tells the BBC.

A renowned Angolan journalist is given a six-month suspended jail sentence for falsely linking military generals to the "blood diamond" trade.

An Angolan rapper and 16 other activists go on trial accused of plotting a plot to overthrow the government.

The producers of a popular television soap in Angola apologise after an episode which showed a gay couple kissing caused outrage among viewers.

At least 35 children are among more than 62 people killed by flooding and torrential rains in the Angolan city of Lobito, the authorities say.

At least 20 people have died after Angolan police raided the camp of a religious sect, police confirm - they deny reports of 200 deaths.

Angolan president José Eduardo dos Santos’ absence in the parliament for the opening of the parliamentary year has been criticised by civil society members.

Angolan and Tanzanian Presidents Discuss Situation in Great Lakes Region
AllAfrica.com
Luanda — The Angolan President, José Eduardo dos Santos, held on Saturday in Luanda a private meeting with his Tanzanian counterpart, Jakaya Kikwete, with whom he discussed the bilateral cooperation and the situation of the Great Lakes Region.