Angola & Islamic State

Angola: Angola is considered at high risk for an Ebola outbreak due to known travel routes and porous border crossings.

Islamic State: Militants linked to the Islamic State group have carried out attacks in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, further complicating Ebola response efforts and displacing large populations.

Angola: Angola is considered at high risk for its own Ebola outbreaks due to known travel routes and porous border crossings with the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Islamic State: Islamic State-backed militants contribute to the violence and insecurity in Democratic Republic of the Congo — Ituri Province, further complicating the Ebola response by disrupting health facilities and displacing populations.

Angola: Listed as a jurisdiction under increased FATF monitoring, requiring enhanced due diligence.

Islamic State: Its alleged financial facilitation led to sanctions and asset freezes, disrupting its funding networks.

Angola: Angola>>> is one of ten African countries identified by the United States — Centers for Disease Control and Prevention>>> as being at elevated risk of Ebola transmission due to cross-border population movement.

Islamic State: Militants linked to the Islamic State have conducted attacks in Ituri, exacerbating the security crisis and impeding humanitarian aid for the Ebola response.

Angola: Part of Lobito Corridor infrastructure deal, but outbreak may delay transport development.

Islamic State: Islamic State-affiliated ADF is active in the region, contributing to insecurity that hampers the Ebola response.

Angola: Angola is identified as a neighboring country at risk of the Ebola virus spreading from the Democratic Republic of the Congo.

Islamic State: Linked to ADF; indirect role via insecurity.

Angola: Angola is one of the African countries newly subjected to partial travel restrictions by the United States, despite being a prominent US partner.