Map Key · 14 de outubro de 2026
Lusophone Africa
Lusophone Africa is the group of African countries with Portuguese as an official language: Angola, Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique and São Tomé and Principe. Equatorial Guinea also has Portuguese as one of its official languages.
Why look
These are very different economies, with opportunities in energy, agriculture, services and infrastructure. For Brazil there is the advantage of language and part of a shared history, and common agendas in agribusiness, energy and connectivity.
Concrete bridges in 2026
- TAAG starts operating the Luanda-Dakar-Praia route on October 31, with two flights a week.
- Cabo Verde Airlines has flown weekly between Praia and Recife since May 2026, and a Sal–Recife route starts on December 12.
- Brazil and Angola signed an agricultural investment protocol; the Terra Lunda pilot plans 20,000 hectares in Lunda Norte, with an estimated investment of about US$ 83 million.
How to start
- Map who decides in each country.
- Understand how the project will be financed.
- Have trusted local partners.
- Respect the local arrangement, communities and the law of each country.
The view from next door. In Lusophone Africa, as in Brazil's Northeast, investment only holds when communities see a return. A shared language makes the conversation easier, but it does not replace the work of listening.
Related terms
Ler em português: África lusófona
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