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Tanzania and Angola sign agreements in three sectors

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Tanzania and Angola have signed cooperation agreements on aviation, communications and meteorology, and Dar es Salaam plans to reopen its embassy in Luanda. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the measures on 29 October 2026 during Angolan President João Lourenço’s state visit, according to TanzaniaInvest.

Tanzania and Angola agreed to strengthen cooperation in trade, transport and energy during Angolan President João Lourenço’s state visit to Dar es Salaam on 29 October, according to TanzaniaInvest. Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan announced the reopening of Tanzania’s embassy in Luanda and the two countries’ intention to develop trade ties.

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