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Timor-Leste appoints Ivo Jorge Valente as new ambassador to Angola
Ver Angola
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"The appointment of Ambassador Ivo Jorge Valente represents a new chapter in our diplomatic relations with Angola. His extensive experience in the areas of law and governance, combined with a deep understanding of our country's development needs,...
Angola: Economist calls for greater wealth distribution
Macau Business
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July 9, 2025
Economist Alves da Rocha praised efforts to address inequalities in Angola on Wednesday and argued that if income distribution were more equitable, especially in terms of wages, the removal of state fuel subsidies would receive less social...
Bodiva and Kissama Foundation join forces to preserve Giant Sable Antelope and sea turtles
Ver Angola
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"The protocols, now signed, will support the Foundation in the project to preserve the Giant Sable Antelope and protect sea turtles along the Angolan coastline", Bodiva reported in a statement sent to VerAngola. "The signing of these agreements...
Malawi Lands $12 Billion Chinese Deal To Boost Mining And Balance Regional Influence
Benzinga
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The Southeastern African country has secured $12 billion in mining and infrastructure investments from China. The deals, signed under Malawi’s Minister of Mining, Ken Zikhale Reeves Ng'oma, could elevate the landlocked country in the global...
Angola needs ambition to capture more of the funding earmarked for Africa
Ver Angola
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The idea was put forward by the chairman of the board of directors of the Angolan Insurance Regulation and Supervision Agency (ARSEG), Elmer Serrão, who believes that the country needs to critically and strategically consider the opportunities...
Twenty Three Coaches From 15 African Countries For 2025 2K26 NBA Summer League
Daily Independent
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July 11, 2025
1 The NBA 2K26 Summer League 2025 is ongoing in Las Vegas, Nevada, as it started on Thursday, July 10, to run through July 20. The Summer League once again features a strong presence of African players, coaches and referees, including: Six former...
At Diocesan Pastoral Week in Angola, Catholic Bishop Urges Constructive Criticisms “even if they concern the Bishop”
ACI Africa
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July 9, 2025
“The hierarchy exists to serve the people. It only has value as long as it is in service to those from whom it comes,” the Catholic Church leader said. Set to conclude on Sunday, July 13, the Diocesan Pastoral Week aimed to foster deeper...
African rail connection: A path to multimodal freight optimisation
Rail Freight
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July 11, 2025
Africa is home to some of the fastest-growing economies globally, and there is an urgent need to expand its infrastructure to ensure this growth aligns with the Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). With rapid urbanisation and population increases...
Trump’s African summit was a masterclass in modern colonial theatre
Al Jazeera
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July 11, 2025
On July 9, United States President Donald Trump opened a three-day mini summit at the White House with the leaders of Gabon, Guinea-Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, and Senegal – by subjecting his distinguished guests to a carefully staged public...
The DRC-Rwanda peace deal
Independent (Uganda)
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July 11, 2025
U.S. president Donald Trump with foreign affairs ministers from Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of Congo at the White House after the signing of a US-brokered peace deal on 27 June 2025. US-brokered agreement will prolong the conflict, analysts...
Structure, sustainability drive DRC mining toward maturity
Mining Review
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June 30, 2025
Developments in the Democratic Republic of Congo show that the country’s mining sector is transitioning from volume-driven extraction to a more structured industry focused on global standards and sustainability. Reflecting on the recent 20th DRC...
Semba Tourist Route created to value, preserve and promote style
Ver Angola
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The start of this route was created by the 'Semba in the world' project and took place in Luanda. According to Angop, the action was symbolised by the lighting of the semba sign, which is displayed at the Ex-Clube dos Caçadores, in front of the...
Ahead of São Tomé e Príncipe at 50, Catholic Bishop Recalls Values Personalities Behind Independence Espoused
ACI Africa
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July 10, 2025
“Love, justice, and hope are the values that sustain the heart of a nation,” the 51-year-old Catholic Bishop who started his Episcopal Ministry in March 2024, says. He continues, “Love for one another, for our land, and our culture. Justice that...
BNA highlights cooperation with central bank of France in strengthening capacities
Ver Angola
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Maria Juliana de Fontes Pereira spoke this Tuesday at the third edition of the Conference on Sustainability in Banking, promoted by the Angolan Banking Association (Abanc), which is being held under the theme "Sustainable Financing and the...
Emerging Hubs for Mineral Processing
Business Ghana
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Mineral-rich African countries are accelerating the rollout of refineries and processing facilities to strengthen local beneficiation, reduce raw material exports and retain more mineral value within national economies. Amid this wave of...
EU: Nigeria Should Lead Africa in Women’s Political Representation, Not Lag Behind
Arise News
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July 11, 2025
The European Union (EU) has said Nigeria is capable of playing leadership role in advancing the cause of women participation in democratic governance, especially in Africa. Head of the European Union (EU) delegation to Nigeria and the ECOWAS,...
Microfinance, the solution to poverty reduction
Ver Angola
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In Angola, approximately 54% of the population lives below the poverty line, and over 75% of the workforce is in the informal sector. This scenario reveals not only the scale of the challenge but also the vast potential for transformation that...
Angola reaffirms support for DR Congo refugees
Xinhua News Agency
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LUANDA, June 21 (Xinhua) -- The Angolan Migration and Foreigners Service (SME) on Friday pledged to continue supporting refugees from the Democratic Republic of the Congo who are settled in the Lovua refugee camp in the northern province of Lunda...
EU: Nigeria Should Lead in Women Representation in Africa
This Day
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July 11, 2025
Onyebuchi Ezigbo in Abuja The European Union (EU) has said Nigeria is capable of playing leadership role in advancing the cause of women participation in democratic governance, especially in Africa. Head of the European Union (EU) delegation to...
Odebrecht Foundation supports sustainable agricultural development in Cabinda
Ver Angola
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According to a press release from Odebrecht, a company operating in Angola for 40 years, the FNO, in partnership with Odebrecht Angola and the Agrarian Development Support Fund (FADA), visited 17 communities surrounding the new Cabinda...