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Angola: Damásio's New Album Sold Out At First Public PresentationThe Angolan musician Matias Damásio on Sunday, in Luanda, sold 9,000 out of the 10,000 copies edited by MG Produções of his latest album, at the public presentation and autographs session held by the gate of Atlântico Cinema, in Luanda.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23
Angola: Culture Minister Considers Solidarity Show Magnificent
The Angolan Culture minister, Rosa Cruz e Silva, said the Saturday evening music show was a magnificent gesture of the Angolan people's solidarity with Cuba, victims of hurricanes.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23
Angola: 1º De Agosto Win in Luena And Press Petro De Luanda
With three goals scored by Love Kabungula 1º de Agosto are trying to get closer to the leaders Petro de Luanda, after beating (3-1) FC Bravos do Maquis on Saturday, in Luena, as part of the 23rd round of the first division senior males football championship.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23
Angola: Luanda Hosts World Habitat Day Events
Angola's capital city, Luanda, is hosting Monday the main celebration of the World Habitat Day, with the participation of the UN executive secretary for Urban Settlement, Anna Tibaijuca.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23
Angola: Cuban Songstress Delighted At Angolan Public
The vocalist of the Cuban all-female band "Caramelo Son", Danaisis Carrillo, said Saturday evening, in Luanda, that she felt absolutely delighted at the Angolan people's active participation in the concert of solidarity to the victims of the hurricanes that recently hit her country.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23
Angola: RNA Director Highlights Community Radios Creation
The creation of community radios and the functioning of the Radio Production Centres in the country were considered last Saturday in Luanda to be globally positive, by the director-general of the state-owned National Radio of Angola (RNA), Eduardo Magalhães.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23
Angola: New Cabinet Holds First Meeting
The new Angolan Cabinet Council will hold its first session (extraordinary meeting) this Monday, in Luanda, a gathering that will be held in the Presidential Palace, chaired by President José Eduardo dos Santos.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23
Angola: Singer Big Nelo Considers Aid to Cuban People Important
Rapper Big Nelo said last Saturday in Luanda that the Angolan people should necessarily show solidarity to the victims of the natural calamity in Cuba, as they did a lot for Angola, in the most difficult moments.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:23
Namibia: Govt Extends Rail Link Into Angola
THE government will extend the northern rail link into Angola for one kilometre to allow goods destined for that country to be offloaded on its territory.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 17:15
Angola Coach Throws in Towel
Uganda Cranes chances of qualifying for the next stage got timely boost with news that Angolan coach Oliveria Goncalves had called it quits. His deputy, Maby de Almeida will act as a temporarily replacement until a permanent successor is found.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 14:11
Angola: National Radio Engaged in Technological Modernisation for Countrywide Coverage
The National Radio of Angola (RNA) has undertaken a plan for technical and technological modernisation aiming at providing radio coverage throughout the national territory.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:31
Angola: Female Cuban Orchestra Enlivens Luanda Audience
The female orchestra of Cuba "Caramelo Son" Saturday in Luanda enlivened the show attended by about 3,000 fans at "Atlântico" cinema to express solidarity with the victims of the storms in Cuba.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:31
Angola: Ex-International Player Quits Career in Good Moment
The former international player of women national team of handball, Filomena Trindade, said Friday in Luanda that she ended her career in the right moment.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:31
Angola: New Government Members Outline Goals for Next Four Years
The new minister of Science and Technology, Cândida Teixeira, pointed out as first action of her mandate the study about the "dossiers" and the capacity of the existing staff in the sector, aiming at boosting the scientific research.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:31
Angola: Territory Arrangement, Housing Promotion Pointed as Priorities
The organised growth of the territory and promotion of housing policies, mainly social ones, are some of the main priorities of the Ministry of Urbanisation and Housing for the coming four years, announced the incumbent minister, Diakumpuna Sita José.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:24
Angola: Maya Cool Wins Top Ten Music Contest
Maya Cool won the 2008 edition of the yearly national top-ten music contest Friday in Luanda, with the song "Ti Paciência".
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:24
Angola: RNA Director Considers Maya Cool's Victory Fair
The director general of the State-run Rádio Nacional de Angola (RNA) broadcasting station, Eduardo Magalhães, Friday in Luanda considered the award of the "Top dos Mais Queridos" top ten music contest to Maya Cool as fair.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:24
Angola: Territory Minister to Monitor Local Elections in Brazil
Angola's Territory Administration minister Virgilio de Fontes Pereira, on Friday travelled to Brazil, where he will observe the municipal elections set for October 05, ANGOP has learnt.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:24
Angola: Petro De Luanda Wins Women Championship
Petro de Luanda Friday in Luanda won the women senior championship of handball after beating ASA by 27-21, in the third match of the playoffs.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:24
Angola: Top Ten Promotes Angolan Music - Minister
The minister of Culture, Rosa Cruz e Silva, said Friday in Luanda that the "Top dos Mais Queridos" top-ten music contest is an exercise of promotion of the Angolan music.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:24
Angola: Government Plan, Budget in Parliament Soon
Angolan Government is to prepare and approve the National Plan and State Budget and submit to Parliament until October 31 this year for final approval, with a view to its implementation as from January 2009.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:23
Angola: Government Invests in Internal Development to Reduce Poverty
The development of actions that contribute to the growth of internal trade is one of the measures to be adopted in the sector.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:23
Angola: Minister Welcomes More Women in Government
The new minister of Family and Women Promotion, Genoveva da Conceição Lino, Friday in Luanda applauded the nomination of a considerable number of women in the Government that emerged from he September 5 legislative election.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:23
Angola: New Organic Law for Government
Angolan head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, Friday in Luanda, said the country will gain a new Organic Law that will soon be submitted to the Council of Ministers.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:23
Angola: Minister Pledges Continued Intense Diplomatic Work
Angolan Foreign minister, Assunção dos Anjos, said Friday in Luanda that the intense diplomatic work towards the main principles of Angola's external policy will continue.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:23
Angola: Experts Defend Importance of Preserving Biodiversity
Experts and studious of various sectors of the environment this Friday here defended that the discussion of subjects relating to biodiversity, at gathering with national and foreign entities, is an added value to the preservation of the environment.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:21
Angola: Improvement of People's Living Standards Tops Priority - Economy Minister
Angolan minister of Economy, Manuel Nunes Júnior, sworn in last Friday in Luanda, considered the improvement of the population's living standards as the priority of his sector for the four-year term.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:21
Angola: João Melo Wins 'Maboque' Journalism Prize
Angolan journalist João Melo, of Movimento advertising agency, on Saturday evening became, for the first time in 30 years, the winner of the "Maboque" journalism prize, which entered its 16th edition.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 12:21
Angola: Hunger and Poverty are Priorities - Head of State
The President of Angola, José Eduardo dos Santos, this Friday here said that the combat to hunger and poverty are the main priorities, the same as the implementation of the sub-programme of food security or nourishment self-sufficiency.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 10:10
President Calls for Major Action in Health, Education Sectors
The Angolan Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, Friday in Luanda urged the newly sworn in government to continue strengthening its action in the health and education domains.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 10:10
Angola: Riot Police Officers Hand Over Weapons Illegally Owned
About 73 firearms of different calibres were handed over last Thursday in Luanda by the effectives of the Riot Police Command (PIR), which were illegally owned by the officers.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 10:10
1º De Agosto Win Senior Males Championship
The Angolan senior males handball team of 1º de Agosto are the national champions, after beating Kabuscorp do Palanca by 27-18, last Thursday, for the second match of the play-offs, out of the three officially established, a game disputed in Luanda's Cidadela pavilion.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 10:10
President Dos Santos Swears in New Government
The new Angolan government officials were this Friday morning sworn in by the Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, at the Presidential Palace.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 10:10
Head of State Admits Hard Work for Government
The President of the Republic of Angola, José Eduardo dos Santos this Friday here admitted that there are various tasks that the new government should carry out, thereby calling for the engagement of officials for the implementation of duties contained in the government's programme.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 10:10
Angola: Culture Director Wants Better Preparation for Carnival 2009
Luanda Province culture department director, Manuel Sebastião, advised on Thursday in Luanda representatives of carnival groups to prepare better their songs and costumes for Carnival 2009.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 10:10
Premier Promises Dedication in Fulfilling Governance Programme
Angolan prime minister, António Paulo Kassoma this Friday here promised engagement, dedication and loyalty in implementing the government's programme and the outlined instructions.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 10:10
Angola: Music Does Not Guarantee Stability - Singer Filipe Mukenga
Angolan singer Filipe Mukenga this Friday here said that the musical career in Angola does not offer guarantee of sustainability to its followers.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 10:10
Angola Coach Out, Mayanja Returns
ANGOLA coach Oliveria Goncalves resigned on Saturday heightening Uganda's prayer that Niger plays a weakened Palancas Negras this weekend.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 08:36
President Dos Santos Announces Administration Reform
The Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, Friday here announced that a reform process will be conducted in the Central and Local Public Administration.
Source : AllAfrica | 06-Oct-2008 07:33
'Angolagate' case resume
Forty-two people including the son of late French president Francois Mitterrand and dozens of businessman, politicians and public figures go on trial on Monday over a vast "arms-to-Angola" scandal.
Source : Topix.net | 05-Oct-2008 21:47
Beyond French-Angola arms trial, other iffy trades
French President Nicolas Sarkozy says he wants to clean up the way France sells its weapons abroad.
Source : Topix.net | 04-Oct-2008 21:44
Guns, dirty money and French elite on trial
The 468-page French indictment makes seamy reading: secret arms deals feeding bloodshed in an oil-rich African country.
Source : Topix.net | 03-Oct-2008 21:27
Canada's export development bank signs $1-billion Angola memorandum
LUANDA, Angola - Export Development Canada is preparing to provide up to US$1 billion in financing for infrastructure projects undertaken by Angola's government and up to US$16 million for private-sector ...
Source : Topix.net | 03-Oct-2008 13:24
Angola: Head of State Intalls New Govt Today
The Angolan Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, will install in office this Friday, in Luanda, the country's new government officials, following the appointment of a new prime minister, as a result of last September's legislative elections won by the ruling MPLA party.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 12:23
Angola: Solidarity With Cuba Storm Victims Gathers Over 3,000 Citizens
About 3,000 people will attend Saturday evening in Luanda a "Show in Solidarity" with the victims of Cuba storm, during a gala that will be enlivened by that country's female music band "Caramelo Son" and local musicians.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 09:06
Angola: Weather Forecast, Short-Term Planning Tool
The weather forecast is a tool for the planning of various short-term socio-economic activities, said this Thursday, in Luanda, the director general of the National Hydro-Meteorology and Geophysics Institute (INAMET), Luís Constantino.
Source : AllAfrica | 03-Oct-2008 09:06