The Head of State, João Lourenço, will travel on Wednesday to Washington DC (United States of America) at the invitation of the US authorities, according to the Press Services of the Presidency of the Republic in Luanda.
The cooperation between Angola and the United States, which spans over 30 years, continues to deepen through regular high-level official engagements.
Since the 2022 US-Africa Summit, Angola has been at the centre of US foreign policy attention in Africa, the result of active and assertive economic diplomacy. Earlier this year, the country hosted, for the first time, an edition of the United States/Africa Summit under the motto “Paths to Prosperity: A Shared Vision for Partnership,” reaffirming Angola’s role as a strategic and reliable partner on the African continent.
Ongoing initiatives include the Lobito Corridor, one of the priority projects under the US-led Global Infrastructure Investment Partnership (GIIP).
The infrastructure, linking Angola, the Democratic Republic of the Congo, and Zambia to the Atlantic, aims to promote regional integration, agricultural development, and investment in green energy, telecommunications, and transport.
Strategic Investments and Financing
In terms of financing, the US has provided USD 900 million through the Exim Bank for Sun Africa’s solar projects and USD 363 million for the construction of 186 prefabricated bridges by Acrow Bridge, initiatives that create thousands of jobs for Angolans and Americans.
In the railway sector, USD 250 million is being financed for the modernization of the 1,300 km Lobito Atlantic Railway, alongside the signing of a memorandum for a new 800 km railway line between Angola and Zambia.
In aviation, the Angolan carrier TAAG and American manufacturer Boeing announced the purchase of 10 Boeing 787 Dreamliner aircraft, in a deal valued at USD 3.6 billion, consolidating trade relations and growth in Angola’s aviation sector.
Furthermore, the US has strengthened cooperation in agriculture, notably providing USD 13.3 million in emergency assistance to southern Angolan provinces affected by drought.
The US Department of Agriculture will also lead the first agribusiness trade mission with over 60 companies, aiming to strengthen food security and climate resilience.
Another highlight is the Gender Equality Fund, which provides USD 5 million to support women farmers along the Lobito Corridor, promoting inclusion and female entrepreneurship.
In telecommunications, the Exim Bank approved USD 42 million for the Radio Signal Expansion and Modernization of the National Radio of Angola’s studios, led by Gates Air.
The project will provide radio coverage to 95% of the Angolan population, enhancing public communication and digital connectivity.
Energy and environment
Angola has positioned itself as a leader in Africa’s energy transition, committing to generate 73% of its energy from clean sources by 2027.
Sun Africa’s solar projects will generate 370 MW of renewable energy, preventing the emission of 935,000 tons of carbon per year.
NASA is also collaborating with Angola on water resource management and drought mitigation, providing scientific data for agricultural and environmental planning.
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