Monetary Policy: Angola’s central bank cut its policy rate by 125 bps to 15.75% as inflation keeps easing, while still flagging global uncertainty. Energy & Industry: Angola will push value retention in oil and gas, with NOC-CEO discussions in Cape Town on Oct 12 alongside African Energy Week, focused on regional refining, gas markets and cross-border trade. Mining & Diamonds: Angola is in talks to take a meaningful stake in De Beers to “sit at the table” and shape strategy as the company’s ownership changes. Electricity Access: ENDE has started installing 34,423 prepaid meters in Bié province, backed by AfDB funding, aiming to modernize billing and cut losses. Trade & Logistics: AGL Angola expanded its fleet by eight flatbed trucks to 27, strengthening cross-border logistics toward DRC and Namibia. Agriculture Finance: A study warns China funds African farming more than food processing and storage, leaving a key value-add gap. FAO Diplomacy: Angola is mobilizing support for Josefa Sacko’s FAO bid, including a push with Uganda’s Museveni. Exports Data: Angola’s export prices rose 25.48% in Q1, led by oil, fuels and gas.