Angola awaits Explore the country's natural wonders, wildlife and waves EVA KRAFCZYKTribune News Service Sep 12, 2026 Sep 12, 2026 0 1 of 6 The Kalandula Falls in northwestern Angola are an impressive sight. ROBERT HAIDINGER, ANGOLA TOURISM BOARD Angola's capital city, Luanda, is perched right on the Atlantic. ROBERT HAIDINGER, ANGOLA TOURISM BOARD A surfer rides a wave in Cabo Ledo, about 75 miles south of Luanda. COLIN FITCH, ANGOLA TOURISM BOARD The National Slavery Museum in Morro da Cruz documents the history and influence of the slave trade in Angola. EVA KRAFCZYK, TRIBUNE NEWS SERVICE The Curoca hills in the Namibe Desert ROBERT HAIDINGER, ANGOLA TOURISM BOARD Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter Bluesky WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save EVA KRAFCZYKTribune News Service TRAVELkAmp?8@=2 3@2DED D@>6 @7 E96 36DE H2E6C72==D :? p7C:42[ DA64E24F=2C 56D6CED 2?5 2== E96 H:=5=:76 J@F 4@F=5 H:D9 7@C]k^AmkAmw625 E@ E96 z2=2?5F=2 u2==D[ 2 BF2CE6C\>:=6 H:56 2?5 >@C6 E92? ba_ 766E 566A]k^AmkAm~C z:DD2>2 }2E:@?2= !2C< 7@C D272C:D E@ D66 6=6A92?ED[ 8:C2776D 2?5 2?E6=@A6D]k^AmkAms@?VE >:DD E96 DA64E24F=2C }2>:36 s6D6CE =2?5D42A6 :? E96 D@FE9[ H9:49 p?8@=2 D92C6D H:E9 ?6:893@C:?8 }2>:3:2]k^Am kAmqFC56?65 3J 9:DE@CJ[ E@@[ p?8@=2 :D 2 7@C>6C !@CEF8F6D6 4@=@?J E92E 82:?65 :?56A6?56?46 :? `hfd 27E6C 2 =6?8E9J DECF88=6] $@@? 27E6C[ E96 ?2E:@? 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Sign up! * I understand and agree that registration on or use of this site constitutes agreement to its user agreement and privacy policy. Related to this story Most Popular Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation. Marion meat processing plant run by local family brings quality meats, serves farmers “We had no experience in meat processing and couldn’t find anyone willing to teach us. Instead of letting that stop us, we did what we do best… Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury The victim had sustained multiple fractures to his nose. Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Officers received a report the Chevrolet Tahoe had become stuck on the railroad tracks near South College Street. Search warrant says Old Fort woman told deputies she shot man found dead on front porch Along with two handguns, deputies seized pills and methamphetamine from the mobile home, according to court documents.
Old Fort woman charged with murder Friday Old Fort Police Chief Melvin Lytle said the incident was a domestic situation.
Marion meat processing plant run by local family brings quality meats, serves farmers “We had no experience in meat processing and couldn’t find anyone willing to teach us. Instead of letting that stop us, we did what we do best…
Marion man charged with assault inflicting serious bodily injury The victim had sustained multiple fractures to his nose.
Police: Marion man fled from officers, was later found stuck on Morganton railroad tracks Officers received a report the Chevrolet Tahoe had become stuck on the railroad tracks near South College Street.Â
Search warrant says Old Fort woman told deputies she shot man found dead on front porch Along with two handguns, deputies seized pills and methamphetamine from the mobile home, according to court documents.
