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Angola advances tourism, agribusiness, and infrastructure

Overview

Angola continues to pursue economic diversification through significant investments in tourism, agribusiness, and large-scale infrastructure. To support ecotourism, President João Lourenço authorized $73 million for infrastructure in the Okavango Tourism Development Pole. Agribusiness expansion is gaining momentum, including the authorization of Angolan gindungo (chili pepper) exports to China. Infrastructure and energy projects are expanding to support mining and regional connectivity. A 30-year concession was granted to Somagec Energy Holding and Averi Finance to build the 1,240-kilometer East Corridor. Regarding the Lobito Corridor, the Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency (MIGA) has issued $62.6 million in guarantees to Mota-Engil to cover equity investments in the Lobito Atlantic Railway. These guarantees address political and non-commercial risks, such as breach of contract and expropriation, for the 30-year concession involving the modernization of approximately 1,300 kilometers of rail connecting the Port of Lobito to Luau. This corridor facilitates the transport of copper and cobalt from the DRC to international markets. Recent operational data shows the Lobito Atlantic Railway (LAR) has achieved its highest monthly performance for international cargo since operations began in July, handling 27,000 tonnes. LAR expects to move approximately 400,000 tonnes of international cargo this year, with roughly half being copper and cobalt from the DRC. The company aims to double this volume to 800,000 tonnes by 2027 through an investment program for rail rehabilitation and new rolling stock. CEO Nicholas Fournier stated these results reflect “improvements in infrastructure and enhanced operational coordination between Angola and the DRC.” To complement physical corridors, the government is expanding digital infrastructure via a planned domestic submarine cable. Recent developments have also prioritized water security to address urban growth.

Entities

Angola · Democratic Republic of the Congo · Lobito Corridor · João Lourenço · Lobito Atlantic Railway

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Timeline

  1. 16 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Lobito Atlantic Railway reports record cargo volumes

    Lobito Atlantic Railway achieved record monthly cargo volumes and aims to transport 400,000 tonnes of cargo this year, including significant amounts of copper and cobalt from the DRC to Angola.

  2. 19 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Mota-Engil secures $62.6 million in guarantees for Angola's Lobito railway

    MIGA has issued $62.6 million in guarantees to Mota-Engil to support the modernization of Angola’s Lobito Atlantic Railway, a key corridor for transporting critical minerals.

  3. 20 days ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Angola invests $2.5bn in Luanda water infrastructure

    Angola is investing $2.5 billion in the BITA and Quilonga Grande projects to provide water to 7.5 million people in Luanda, with Quilonga Grande nearing completion for a November inauguration.

  4. 29 days ago

    [TECHNOLOGY] 4 sources
    Angola to implement domestic submarine cable for coastal connectivity

    Angola plans to install a domestic submarine cable off the coast of Benguela to reinforce its national fiber optic network and improve connectivity along the Lobito Corridor.

  5. 30 days ago

    [INTERNATIONAL] 13 sources
    Infrastructure developments announced in Angola, Portugal, and Mozambique

    Angola is inaugurating dams in Cunene to fight drought and authorizing urban development in Luanda, while Portugal and Mozambique announce major road and rail infrastructure investments.

  6. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Mota-Engil signs 30-year railway concession in DRC

    Mota-Engil África signed a 30-year deal with the DRC to modernize the Dilolo-Sakania railway, a key part of the Lobito Corridor, involving investments estimated between $1.25 billion and $1.8 billion.

  7. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 48 sources
    Lobito Corridor: Angola and DRC sign railway concession agreement

    Angola and the DRC have signed a 30-year agreement for Mota-Engil Africa to rehabilitate the Lobito Corridor railway, a project worth up to $1.8 billion to boost mineral and industrial transport.

  8. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 7 sources
    Angola expands agricultural exports to China and seeks Brazilian investment

    Angola is boosting its agricultural sector by securing Chinese market access for gindungo and negotiating a major agribusiness investment program with Brazil.

  9. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Angola plans new logistics hub to strengthen Lobito Corridor

    Angola plans a new multimodal logistics platform in Luau to enhance freight handling and reduce transit costs along the Lobito Corridor, connecting to Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo.

  10. about 1 month ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Angola expands infrastructure with new electric corridor and €1bn railway deal

    Angola is launching major infrastructure initiatives, including a 1,240km electric corridor to the DRC and a €1bn+ railway expansion to extend the Benguela Railway via HSBC-led financing.

  11. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Angola seeks agribusiness expansion through Brazil partnerships and mechanization

    Angola is pursuing agricultural modernization and economic diversification by strengthening agribusiness ties with Brazil and promoting mechanization through initiatives like the 'Dia do Campo'.

  12. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 4 sources
    Angola attracts major infrastructure investments from EU and BADEA

    Angola sees major infrastructure investment as the EU mobilizes 2 billion euros for the Lobito Corridor and BADEA provides 35 million euros in financing to the Omatapalo Group.

  13. about 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Angola authorizes $73M for tourism and seeks Brazilian agribusiness partnerships

    Angola has authorized $73 million for Okavango tourism infrastructure and is exploring agribusiness partnerships with Brazilian companies in the poultry and egg sectors.

  14. 2 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Angola port deal and Gulf capital surge transform Africa's infrastructure financing

    China backs a $900 million Angola port project while Gulf investors move in to close an $80 billion African infrastructure funding gap.

  15. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 6 sources
    Angola's Direct Investment in Portugal Outpaces Portugal's in Angola

    Angolan FDI in Portugal hit €4.5 bn in 2025, nearly double Portugal's €2.4 bn in Angola, turning the bilateral balance negative; Angola rose to 9th biggest investor in Portugal, while Portuguese outbound FDI to

  16. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Artur Gonçalves urges investment in Angola's domestic diamond processing

    Artur Gonçalves of Sociedade Mineira do Chitotolo urged Portuguese investment to build Angola's local diamond‑processing industry, emphasizing value‑addition and economic diversification.

  17. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 5 sources
    Doing Business Angola conference in Lisbon draws Portuguese and Angolan officials

    The 4th Doing Business Angola conference on 15 July 2026 in Lisbon gathered Portuguese and Angolan ministers, AICEP and AIPEX leaders to discuss foreign investment and the oil sector.

  18. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Angola joins UN Tourism platform to spur $3 bn investment in tourism

    Angola launched a tourism investment roadmap and signed a MoU on 3 Nov to co‑found the UN UNT‑PASS platform, targeting $3 bn in tourism FDI and diversifying its economy.

  19. 3 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Angola pushes maritime industry growth and announces Doing Business Angola 2026 conference

    Angola’s minister urges investment in a homegrown maritime sector and promotes the Doing Business Angola conference in Lisbon for July 2026.

  20. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Angola advances economic diversification with tourism investment and banking reforms

    Angola reports $9.8 bn gross FDI and a 60 % rise in non‑oil investment, while Deloitte stresses banks’ strong solvency and calls for them to support economic diversification through digital and AI‑driven credit

  21. 4 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 2 sources
    Angola's Q1 GDP Grows 5.3%, Raising Growth Outlook Above 4%

    Angola's Q1 GDP rose 5.3%, outpacing forecasts; Oxford Economics sees potential growth above 4% in 2026 if non‑oil momentum continues.

  22. 4 months ago

    [POLITICS] 4 sources
    Angola pivots foreign policy and oil sector under President João Lourenço

    João Lourenço redirects Angola’s foreign ties away from Portugal, Russia and China while overhauling the oil sector with Sonangol reforms and a push for diversification.

  23. 5 months ago

    [BUSINESS] 3 sources
    Angola Pushes Oil Output After OPEC Exit as Economy Shows New Stability

    Angola leaves OPEC, revives Lobito refinery and cites macro‑economic stability and diversification, officials say.

Sources

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