Cultural Infrastructure: Luanda’s Cine-Teatro Nacional and Cinemateca Nacional will reopen in October after rehabilitation, with the Cine-Teatro set for 8 October and the Cinemateca for 15 October, and a programme spanning music, theatre, dance and cinema. Film & Industry Challenges: Luanda filmmakers say lack of funding and specialized technicians is slowing Angola’s audiovisual growth, citing high production costs and calling for a more flexible industry model. Party Politics: MPLA President João Lourenço chaired a closed-door Bureau Político meeting to review internal party life ahead of the 9th Ordinary Congress in December. Diplomacy & Regional Peace: Congo’s integration minister says Angola is key to finishing the peace process in the DRC’s east, including disarmament, demobilization and cantonment. Arts & International Exchange: Angola’s cultural presence is highlighted through international Lusophone events, including Macao’s “Encounter in Macao” festival linking China and Portuguese-speaking countries. Sports (Angola in the spotlight): Angola’s role in regional football continues as qualifiers and international breaks shape matchups across Africa, with Angola referenced in recent AFCON qualifier coverage. Public Services: Luanda is training 180 brigadistas to speed up voter registry updates, aiming to reach millions of citizens by March.