Pope Leo XIV has urged Angolans to move beyond decades of division, as tens of thousands gathered for Mass and prayers during his visit to the country. Speaking to large crowds near Luanda on Sunday (19 April), the pope described Angola as a “beautiful yet wounded country”.
Pope Leo is planning to visit Angola as part of a wider tour of several African countries, the Vatican’s ambassador to Angola said on Tuesday.
Protests over a sharp diesel price hike turned violent in Angola’s capital, Luanda, on Monday, leaving at least three people dead and many arrested, according to local media.
The Rwanda-backed M23 armed group announced Monday that it will withdraw from peace talks scheduled for Tuesday in Angola. The rebels had planned direct negotiations with the Democratic Republic of Congo's government to resolve the conflict in the country's east.
President Joe Biden's December 2024 visit to Angola marks a significant milestone in U.S - Africa relations, positioning Angola as a pivotal player in the broader rivalry between the two countries.
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