FILDA 2026 Launch: Angola’s 41st Luanda International Fair opened in the Special Economic Zone in Icolo e Bengo with 2,348 exhibitors from 22 countries, under “Produce and innovate locally, succeed globally,” as officials pushed trade, investment and diversification. Jobs & Economy: At the same opening, the Minister of State for Economic Coordination said 774,000 formal jobs were created from Jan 2023 to June 2026, with most coming from private activity. Central Bank Digital Push: The National Bank of Angola rolled out new digital platforms for financial inclusion and complaints handling, plus tools for tracking credit histories and defaults. Governance & Media Standards: ERCA urged Angolan journalists to verify information more rigorously, warning that irresponsible dissemination can trigger serious consequences. Justice Professionalization: The Chamber of Criminologists submitted a proposal to make criminologists mandatory across criminal proceedings, positioning them as technical-scientific specialists. Diplomacy: President João Lourenço appointed António Egídio de Sousa Santos as ambassador to Senegal and reshuffled senior defense and strategic-target posts. Aviation Gender Agenda: ICAO’s secretary general called for concrete steps to boost women’s participation in civil aviation, framing it as a sector-wide competitiveness issue. Cross-border Friction: Namibian traders plan a protest over alleged mistreatment by Angolan police at the Angola-Namibia border. Infrastructure Deal: Angola signed a Chinese-backed $900m plan for the Barra do Dande Port Terminal in Bengo, aiming to strengthen an industrial export gateway.