Washington’s most senior envoy had what was described as a ‘productive conversation’ with Angolan President João Lourenço.
President João Lourenço
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 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.
Capital and international expertise are needed to fully exploit Angola’s rich reserves of critical minerals, the minister says.
Angola’s government has high hopes that the facility will spur economic diversification and growth in southwestern Africa.
Dam expected to reduce country’s electricity consumption deficit by 66 per cent, generating 5,700 megawatts.
