AGP Executive Report
Last update: 1 hours agoAngola’s Science Agenda: Angola presented national priorities for the 2024–2033 International Decade of Sciences for Sustainable Development, stressing a stronger national science, technology and innovation system, more researcher training, and expanded research infrastructure. Maritime Tech Boost: Luanda launched the first locally designed and built aluminum vessel, the “MV Malongo,” built by Kianda Estaleiro Naval shipyard to strengthen maritime security and support oil-block operations. Aviation Modernization: TAAG debuted the Boeing 787-10 Dreamliner on the Luanda–Lisbon route, marking a step in fleet modernization after EU certification. Education & Innovation Links: ISPTEC and AmCham-Angola signed a cooperation protocol to deepen US-Angola academic, scientific and technological research ties, including energy transition and scientific research projects. Energy & Power Projects: Trafigura reportedly walked away from a proposed 2,000 MW Angola transmission line aimed at powering DRC and Zambia critical-minerals operations. Critical Minerals Race: The IEA warned that China’s rare-earth export curbs could threaten up to $6.5T in downstream production, pushing new supply-chain strategies across Africa.
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