João Lourenço Stories

Angola officially invites M23 for negotiations with DRC

Mary Wambui | Mar 15, 2025

While the group’s spokesperson, Lawrence Kanyuka, stated on Friday that its representatives would attend the meeting, it has not yet confirmed who wil...

Platform for African Democrats condemns Angola’s crackdown on democracy meeting

Maureen Kinyanjui | Mar 15, 2025

Those affected included visitors from Kenya, Ethiopia, Uganda, Tanzania, Mozambique, and South Sudan.

Angola attempting to mediate direct talks between M23 rebels and DRC government

Mwangi Maina | Mar 12, 2025

The M23 rebellion, which has intensified in recent months, has triggered massive displacements and deepened the humanitarian crisis in eastern Congo.

Ruto courts Angolan President Lourenço for support ahead of AUC chairperson's election

Mwangi Maina | Jan 10, 2025

On his way back from Ghana where he attended President John Mahama's inauguration, Ruto made a brief stop in Luanda for talks on regional peace, bilat...

Kenya Airways to resume direct flights to Luanda from March

Lucy Mumbi | Jan 08, 2025

The two nations also revealed plans to ease travel restrictions, with Angola pledging to waive visa requirements for Kenyan visitors, reciprocating Ke...

Regional leaders in Addis Ababa hold talks on DRC’s conflict

Amina Wako | Feb 17, 2024

As the 37th AU Summit opens in Addis Ababa, the DRC's admission to the Peace and Security Council after 22 years marks a significant step towards regi...

Mashujaa Day chief guest fails to attend celebrations

Eastleigh Voice Reporter | Oct 20, 2023

Angola's President João Lourenço was unable to attend Kenya's 60th Mashujaa Day celebrations, despite being expected as the chief guest.