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Tinubu Embarks On Two-Nation Visit To South Africa And Angola For G20, AU–EU Summits

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President Bola Tinubu departs today for a two-nation official visit to South Africa and Angola, beginning in Johannesburg before proceeding to Luanda. According to Bayo Onanuga, Special Adviser to the President on Information and Strategy, Tinubu will first attend the 20th G20 Leaders’ Summit in Johannesburg, before joining the AU–EU Summit in Angola. The G20 meeting is scheduled from November 22 to 23 at the Johannesburg Expo Centre, while the AU–EU summit will hold in Luanda from November 24 to 25. Invited by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, this year’s G20 chair, Tinubu will participate under the theme “Solidarity, Equality, Sustainability,” marking the first G20 summit held on African soil. Key discussions will include sustainable and inclusive growth, development finance, debt management, disaster-risk reduction, climate action, just energy transitions, food systems, critical minerals, decent work, and artificial intelligence. On the sidelines of the G20, Tinubu is expected to hold bilateral talks to advance the Renewed Hope Agenda and address regional peace, security, and development. The African Union, now a full G20 member, is also slated to take part in the summit. Following Johannesburg, Tinubu will travel to Luanda for the AU–EU Summit, which will convene leaders, innovators, and civil society actors to discuss climate initiatives, infrastructure, inclusive development, the digital economy, manufacturing, agribusiness, and the creative sector. He will be accompanied by senior government officials, including the Ministers of Foreign Affairs, Finance and the Economy, Solid Minerals, and Trade and Investment, alongside the Director-General of the National Intelligence Agency. The Presidency confirmed Tinubu is expected to return to Nigeria after completing both summits. While this marks his third trip to South Africa since taking office, it is his first official visit to Angola as President.

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Lionel Messi Scores First Goal in Africa as Argentina Defeat Angola 2-0

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Lionel Messi shone once again as Argentina secured a 2-0 win over Angola in Luanda on Friday, marking his first goal on African soil. The friendly match was held to commemorate 50 years of Angolan independence and took place at the packed Estadio Nacional 11 de Novembro, where tickets were sold for just $1. Argentina’s performance was defined by the strong understanding between Messi and Lautaro Martínez. The breakthrough came just before halftime when Messi, positioned on the right, delivered a perfectly timed, defence-splitting pass to Martínez. The Inter forward converted confidently, scoring his 36th goal for Argentina and giving the visitors a 1–0 lead. Late in the game, the roles were reversed as Martínez assisted Messi. Seven minutes from time, Martínez slid a pass into Messi’s path inside the box, and the eight-time Ballon d’Or winner calmly finished low into the far corner for his 115th international goal. Both players were substituted shortly afterward, having already settled the match. The fixture, reportedly secured with a $12 million appearance fee, was Argentina’s only match of the international window, offering a low-pressure tune-up for Lionel Scaloni’s squad. For Angola, it was an important opportunity to test themselves ahead of the Africa Cup of Nations, where they will face Egypt, South Africa, and Zimbabwe in a tough group. Despite the expected result — Argentina are ranked second in the world, 87 places above Angola — the game carried symbolic significance for the hosts. Argentina came into the match off a dominant 2026 World Cup qualifying campaign, topping South America with 38 points from 18 games. Angola, meanwhile, continue their efforts to return to the global stage. Their only previous World Cup appearance was in 2006, and after winning just two matches in the 2026 qualifiers, they fell short. Nevertheless, the evening was a celebration of football, and Messi once again displayed the skill and composure that have made him one of the sport’s all-time greats.

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Biden to travel to Angola in October

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U.S. President Joe Biden will visit Africa next month, the White House announced Tuesday (Sep. 24), in his first trip to the continent while in office. He will first travel to Berlin. In the German capital, he will bolster alliances and voice his gratitude to Germany for supporting Ukraine’s defense against Russia, as well as other issues, the White House stated. He will then travel to Angola Oct. 13-15, where he will discuss firming up economic ties and boosting security, among other issues, with President Joao Lourenco. Biden is also to discuss a vision for a rail project that would start in Angola and link the Atlantic and Indian oceans. In a statement, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said, ‘The President’s visit to Luanda celebrates the evolution of the U.S.-Angola relationship, underscores the United States’ continued commitment to African partners, and demonstrates how collaborating to solve shared challenges delivers for the people of the United States and across the African continent.’ Biden had set his sights on visiting the country last year, but his plans were put on hold after the Israel-Hamas conflict erupted in October. He has vowed closer U.S. ties with democracies on the African continent, as China increases its influence in the region. Biden had promised during a summit of African leaders he hosted in Washington in late 2022 to visit Africa the following year. His visit was to be the capstone of an administration effort to shore up ties with the continent, partly to counter growing influence there from China, which the US perceives as a rival. However, 2023 passed without a visit from Biden. Several top US officials including Vice President Kamala Harris visited African nations, though, on behalf of the now outgoing president. Earlier Tuesday, the president declared that the U.S. is giving at least $500 million, along with 1 million mpox vaccines, to help African countries as they seek to quell the mpox outbreak. Tuesday also saw Biden make his final address to the UN General Assembly as president.

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