Angola ranked 4th among the 18 Central and Southern African countries for the best response to HIV-AIDS, according to the Global HIV-AIDS Surveillance Agency, behind Botswana, Namibia and South Africa

Angolan writer Atanagildo Paulo, with his work 'A Morte da Dor' (The Death of Pain), will represent Africa in Latin America's biggest literary competition the World Book Review Award, in the category of best book of chronicles and short stories 2024

The country will host the African Men's and Women's Wheelchair Basketball Championships in January 2026, as confirmed by the Angolan Paralympic Committee

Angolan Hariana Verás is first African journalist to officially join the select group of correspondents recognised and accredited by the Pentagon

After an inspection of sports and social facilities, a hosting agreement with the Angola Olympic Committee was signed, assigning to Angola the hosting for the 4th African Youth Games scheduled for December 2025