Angola marks 51 years of independence in Australia
The Angolan Embassy in Canberra hosted a reception attended by local officials and the Angolan diaspora.
The Embassy of Angola in Australia organised an official reception in Canberra on November 11, 2026, to celebrate the 51st anniversary of Angola's National Independence. Ambassador António Luvualu de Carvalho hosted the event, which included local authorities, foreign diplomats, business people, academics, civil society representatives, and members of the Angolan community residing in Australia.
The celebration began with the national anthems, followed by a toast from the Australian government's representative, Ambassador Jonathan Muir, Director General of State Protocol, in honour of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and the Angolan people. Ambassador Luvualu de Carvalho responded with a toast to King Charles III and the Commonwealth of Australia.
Ambassador Luvualu de Carvalho highlighted the strong bilateral relations between Angola and Australia, noting that 2026 also marked 50 years since diplomatic relations were established on April 28, 1976. He also pointed to Angola's economic growth, with the country now being Africa's sixth-largest economy and third-largest in Sub-Saharan Africa.
Why it mattersAngolan citizens living in Australia gathered to commemorate their nation's independence anniversary.