Angola’s UN push: President João Lourenço used the 81st UN General Assembly week to press for stronger multilateralism on peace and security, warning of a slide into “world anarchy” and calling for diplomacy and international law. State finances: Angola’s General State Account for 2025 reported revenues of Kz 34.60bn and expenses of Kz 34.57bn, with public debt around Kz 62.18bn and 12 assets sold under the privatisation programme. Food, health and jobs: WHO says cholera deaths rose 30% in 2025 to 7,870, with Angola among the countries carrying most of the reported burden—highlighting the need for safe water, sanitation, vaccination and faster care. Fisheries and local value: In Zaire, 16,900 women rely on artisanal fishing; a Luanda-led pilot plans turning fish offal into fertiliser to cut coastal waste and create income. Transport and industry link: Angola’s Transport and Logistics Summit stressed that ports, rail and logistics must directly drive production, jobs and lower business costs. Energy and infrastructure: Hapag-Lloyd and DP World will expand port capacity cooperation including Luanda, targeting over 1m TEU volumes in Africa in 2026. Oil & gas momentum: ReconAfrica says Namibia’s KW1X flow tests confirm thermogenic gas with liquid potential and is preparing for horizontal drilling in October, while Angola soil sampling shows an active petroleum system.