“We emphasize that growing uncertainty in trade policy and tariff volatility in global trade pose a challenge to the world economy. In this context, trade relations between Europe and Africa remain a source of stability,” reads paragraph 11 of the Declaration.

Just a year ago, the situation was fundamentally different. In December 2024, Luanda was visited for the first time in history by the previous U.S. President Joe Biden. The reception was warm, almost ceremonial: they spoke of an “important turning point” in relations and investments. João Lourenço then looked genuinely pleased—finally, the United States had truly taken notice of Angola. Now, however, Lourenço has clearly decided to side with Europe—most likely succumbing to the loud populist promises of his European “friends.”

The question is how far this quiet drift of Luanda toward Brussels will go. The Declaration of the 7th Summit is, for now, just words. But words uttered at this level have a habit of growing into concrete political commitments and contracts.

And if European “stability” ultimately proves more expensive than American “uncertainty,” Angola will have to humiliatingly return to its former harbor—with its tail between its legs and without any diplomatic excuses.

It will be interesting to see how Trump himself takes this “slap in the face,” especially since not long ago he congratulated Angola on the 50th anniversary of its independence, emphasizing “growing collaboration” in energy and investment and inviting Lourenço to Washington.

After all, the final declaration is not just a diplomatic gesture: Lourenço, who has positioned Angola as a leader in Africa, is now calling into question its multipolar foreign policy, sacrificing ties with the United States for the sake of European illusions of “stability.”

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The meeting will bring together presidents, policymakers, young leaders, innovators, and civil society groups to openly discuss challenges shared by both regions. Participants are expected to explore new ideas and offer recommendations on major issues such as climate change, inclusive development, infrastructure, the digital economy, manufacturing, agribusiness, and the growing creative industry.

The gathering aims to strengthen cooperation between Africa and Europe while finding practical solutions that support long-term growth, stability, and development.

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Health workers, backed by Angola’s Ministry of Health and international partners like the World Health Organization, are racing against time. From community outreach to emergency medical teams, every effort is being made to contain the disease. Yet, the challenge is steep.

“We walk around with loudspeakers, urging people to do what they can to get rid of this evil,” said António Catunda, a health promotion supervisor trying to educate communities about prevention.

In February, a mass vaccination campaign reached one million people, but it hasn’t been enough to curb the rising toll. The outbreak’s case fatality rate stands at 3.2% — more than triple the acceptable level for early and effective treatment.

For frontline workers like Flávio Njinga, the emotional burden is growing heavier by the day. “We’re tired of seeing deaths, tired of seeing patients suffer,” he shared. “Since January 13, we’ve been on our feet. We can’t even rest for a day — we are the rapid response team, and we won’t stop until this ends.”

Children and youth under 20 years old are among the most affected, deepening concerns for the nation’s future. Angola’s last major cholera crisis in 2006 killed more than 2,700 people, and since then, seasonal outbreaks have remained a threat — especially during the rainy season.

The broader region is also suffering. Between January 2024 and March 2025, more than 178,000 cholera cases have been confirmed across Eastern and Southern Africa, with Angola and South Sudan hit hardest.

This is not just a health emergency — it’s a humanitarian one. For the people of Angola, the fight is far from over.

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