Elephant populations in the southern-african country will receive a much-needed boost with a gift from Botswana.
Angola
When complete, the $3.8 billion facility will become one of the African continent’s most important aviation hubs.
President João Lourenço says the southern African nation should develop its own shipyards to better contribute to the security of the Gulf of Guinea.
The southern African nation’s resources minister says he is ‘optimistic’ about working with Chinese companies in the energy, metals and minerals sectors.
Brazil and Angola retain their top positions as China’s biggest trading partners among the Portuguese-speaking countries, but trade with Mozambique shows the biggest growth.
Gong Tao listed inadequate protection from natural disasters and ageing infrastructure among the challenges faced by Chinese investors.
The funds will be managed by the African Development Bank (AfDB), which will provide additional financing for the project in Benguela province.
The Chinese-built Caculo-Cabaca Hydropower Station will be the third largest in Africa on completion and is expected to begin operations in 2026.
Gong Tao’s remarks, made to Angolan President João Lourenço, appear to quash suggestions that Beijing is reducing the importance it places on ties with Luanda.