Angola-AU Diplomacy: Angola hosted talks in Luanda to prepare an AU extraordinary summit on conflict prevention and resolution (Aug 29–30), with teams split across protocol, logistics, security and communications. Telecom & Cybersecurity: Unitel said it is still working to fully normalize services after a July 28 cyberattack, coming as the government closed an IPO for 15% of the operator. Regional Payments: Angola’s kwanza was integrated into the SADC-RTGS system from July 27, a boost for cross-border trade and lower transaction friction across Southern Africa. Infrastructure Finance: DBSA and US DFC reached financial close on $786m for the Lobito Corridor railway, linking DRC and Zambia to Angola’s Lobito port for critical-mineral exports. Oil & Gas Trade: India’s LNG imports rose in May–July by diversifying away from Hormuz disruptions, with Nigeria and Angola among key suppliers. Public Health: Angola is moving from polio campaign lessons into stronger immunization and routine services after vaccinating over nine million children under five. Business & Industry: Expo Lunda-Norte generated 820m kwanzas in sales and services, creating 720 temporary jobs and highlighting regional agriculture, tourism and enterprise.