AllAfrica News: Angola

African Military Leaders Reaffirm Commitment to Peace and Security

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Chief of the General Staff of the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA), Air Force General Altino dos Santos, said Tuesday in Luanda that African military leaders remain committed to defending the peace, security, political and social stability of their countries, emphasizing the importance of cooperation between nations.

120 Companies Barred From Signing Contracts With the State

[ANGOP] Luanda -- At least 120 companies are barred from supplying goods and services to the Angolan State due to contractual non-compliance, according to the National Public Procurement Service (SNCP).

Luanda Expects to Have a Central Seedling Nursery Later This Year

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The central seedling nursery, under construction in the municipality of Belas, is expected to start operating later this year, the deputy governor of Luanda for the Economic Sector, Jorge Miguêns Augusto, announced on Tuesday.

Luanda Railway to Increases Number of Trips to Agostinho Neto International Airport

[ANGOP] Catete -- The Luanda Railway (CFL) will readjust, as of this Wednesday (July 1), the timetable of the train circulation between Bungo station and António Agostinho Neto International Airport (AIAAN), due to the gradual resumption of its services.

Temporary Ban On Horse Mackerel Fishing in Angola Begins July 1st

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The ban on horse mackerel fishing in Angola begins this Wednesday (July 1) and runs until August 31, the National Director of Fisheries and Salt, Fátima Delicado, announced on Tuesday.

Angola Is More Than 80% Prepared for Ethical Use of AI

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The level of preparation for the ethical and responsible adoption of Artificial Intelligence (AI) in Angola is set at more than 83%, according to the final report of the Risk Assessment Methodology (RAM), presented on Tuesday, in Luanda.

Social Affairs Minister Seeks to Formalize Children's Parliament

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The Minister of Social Action, Family, and Women's Promotion, Ana Paula do Sacramento Neto, stated on Tuesday that her ministry intends to formalize the Children's Parliament, enabling it to become a legal partner to the Executive branch in shaping policies aimed at children.

Angolan Banks Make Commitment to Boost Sustainable Finance

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Fifteen banking institutions operating in Angola signed on Monday in Luanda a 'Letter of Commitment of the Banking Sector for Sustainable Finance', with the aim of integrating environmental, social and governance (ESG) criteria into the country's financial activity.

Angola and Algeria Institutional Cooperation Strengthening Discussed in Geneva

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola's representative to the UN and other international organizations in Geneva, Ana Maria de Oliveira, met on Monday with her Algerian counterpart, Idris Latreche, to discuss multilateral agenda issues, with a particular focus on strengthening institutional cooperation.

Seven New Municipalities in Cuanza-Norte to Benefit From National Grid Energy

[ANGOP] Ndalatando -- Seven newly created municipalities in the province of Cuanza-Norte are expected to be supplied by the National Electricity Grid as of this year, the provincial governor, João Diogo Gaspar announced on Monday.

Cuba Seeks Cooperation With Angola in Agriculture and Construction

[ANGOP] Cuito -- Cuba intends to expand cooperation with Angola into new areas, particularly agriculture and construction, Ambassador Óscar León announced today.

Electricity Reaches More Towns and Villages in Malanje Province

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Starting next year, at least 47,000 inhabitants in various towns and villages in Malanje province will gain access to public grid electricity through the construction of new transmission and distribution lines, part of the Executive's strategy to expand the sector.

Angola and U.S. Sign Military Cooperation Agreement

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan and the United States of America authorities formalized their cooperation, on Monday (29), in Luanda, under a State Partnership Programme (SPP), signed between the Ohio National Guard and the Angolan Armed Forces (FAA).

Female MPs Raise Awareness On Reproductive Health

[ANGOP] Luena -- The Group of Female Parliamentarians of the National Assembly (Angolan parliament) began a working visit to the eastern Moxico Province, on Monday, aimed at promoting sexual and reproductive health and preventing early pregnancy.

Angola Advocates Union of Extractive Industry in the Diversification of National Economy

[ANGOP] Talatona -- The chairperson of the Chamber of Commerce and Industry for Gas, Oil and Minerals of Angola (CCIGPMA), Isabel Fonseca, advocated on Thursday in Luanda for the creation of a single platform for the extractive industry, with a view to strengthening cooperation between the oil, gas and mining sectors.

Parliament Unanimously Approves Legal Framework for Oversight of External Audits

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The bill related to the legal framework for the oversight of external audits of public interest entities was definitively approved on Thursday, in Luanda, by a unanimous vote of the MPs, during the 2nd Extraordinary Plenary Meeting of the 4th Legislative Session of the 5th Legislature.

President João Lourenço Expresses Solidarity With Venezuela Following Earthquake

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angolan President João Lourenço expressed solidarity on Thursday with the Venezuelan people following the earthquake that struck various regions of Venezuela on Wednesday, causing fatalities, injuries, and extensive material damage.

Bengo Province Holds 36 Licenses for Mining Prospecting and Exploration

[ANGOP] Caxito -- Bengo province currently holds 36 mining licenses --comprising prospecting projects, exploration projects, and mining licenses--Elvice Soares, National Director of Geological Mining Concessions and Mines at the National Agency for Mineral Resources, reported on Thursday in the area.

Angolan Govt Rules Out Legalizing Artisanal Gold Mining

[ANGOP] Caxito -- The Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil, and Gas, Diamantino de Azevedo, ruled out the immediate legalization of artisanal gold mining in the country this Thursday during a visit to Bengo province.

Parliament Rejects Data Protection Draft Law

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Due to alleged constitutional, legal and technical inconsistencies, the National Assembly rejected on Thursday, in general terms, the draft law amending personal data protection, an initiative of the UNITA Parliamentary Group.

MPs Reject Urgent Debate On Rising Oil Prices

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Members of the National Assembly rejected, on Thursday (25), a request for an urgent debate regarding the rise in the price of the barrel of oil on the international market, as well as the alleged fuel shortage at service stations across the country.

Congress Addresses Agribusiness As a Decisive Factor

[ANGOP] Viana -- The theme of agribusiness as a decisive factor in Viana, production, processing and marketing opens the proceedings of the First Municipal Congress of Local Production, which takes place in the municipality of Viana, this Thursday.

Basketball Friendlies - Angola Beats Georgia

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Angola defeated Georgia 77-62, on Wednesday (24), in a preparation game played in Riga, Latvia, ahead of the 3rd qualifying window for the senior men's basketball World Cup, scheduled for July 2-5 in Luanda.

Journalist Launches Book About the '500 Million Case' Trial

[ANGOP] Luanda -- Journalist and jurist Santos Vilola will launch his book "The Process No. 002/18, TS - The trial of a scheme that exposed flaws and shook the reputation of the BNA" this Friday at the Aníbal de Melo Press Center (CIAM) in Luanda.

CPJ Mobilizes Youth to Update Electoral Data

[ANGOP] Cazenga -- The executive secretary of the Provincial Youth Council (CPJ) in Luanda, Alberto Dalla Baduna, appealed on Wednesday (24) in the municipality of Cazenga for the massive participation of young people in the process of updating electoral data for the 2027 elections.

National Assembly Holds Second Extraordinary Plenary Session

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The National Assembly is holding its 2nd Extraordinary Plenary Meeting of the 4th Legislative Session on Thursday (25) and Friday (26), with an agenda dominated by the review and voting on bills related to taxation, the financial system, public health, and data protection.

Angola's Long War Changed the Way Farmers Used Fire - Why It Matters

[The Conversation Africa] Few places in Africa have been as isolated and understudied as eastern Angola, particularly the highlands of the Moxico provinces, a region rich in biodiversity, culture and history. The country's political past helps explain this isolation. Having achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 after 11 years of war, Angola descended into a civil war that lasted 27 years, one of the longest conflicts in Africa.

Historian Highlights Youth Participation in Evolution of Ngeya Festival

[ANGOP] Luena -- Historian and cultural researcher Salvador Cacoma highlighted on Wednesday, in Moxico Province, the growing participation of young people in the "Ngeya" Eastern Region Folk Music and Dance Festival, deeming this involvement a decisive factor for the preservation and value of local culture.

Angolan Students Participate in Copernicus Olympiad in Singapore

[ANGOP] Luanda -- A group of Angolan students has been, since Monday (22), participating in Singapore in the global final of the Copernicus Mathematics Olympiad, one of the most prestigious international competitions dedicated to discovering and fostering young talent in the exact sciences.

Angola's Agriconnect Compact Targets Food Security, Jobs, and Agricultural Growth

[World Bank] Luanda -- Angola and the World Bank Group today launched the country's AgriConnect Compact, a national framework to boost domestic food production, create employment, and mobilize private investment in agricultural value chains. The Compact brings together government, private sector, financial institutions, development partners, and farmer organizations around a shared agenda to transform the country's agricultural sector. By 2030, AgriConnect Angola aims to create up to 700,000 jobs, generate up to $2.2 billion in

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