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Argentina's Credit to Benefit Business People
[ANGOP] Luanda - A credit line of about USD100 million aimed at boosting cooperation between Angolan and Argentinean entrepreneurs will bring about several benefits regarding cooperation between the two States.
AllAfrica | 18-May-2012 10:08

Angola: Country-Argentina Relations Evolution Highlighted
[ANGOP] Luanda - The director of the America Division of the Angolan Foreign Ministry (Mirex), Isabel Resende, said Thursday in Luanda the relations between Angola and Argentina have improved satisfactorily.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 14:56

Angola: Argentinean President Expected Thursday in Luanda
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Argentinean president, Cristina Elisabet Fernandez Kirchner, is expected Thursday in Luanda for a 48-hour official visit to Angola.
AllAfrica | 17-May-2012 11:13

Angola: Local Students May Attend Uruguay Universities
[ANGOP] Montevideo - The Government of Uruguay is available to welcome the Angolan students in its higher education institutions.
AllAfrica | 15-May-2012 10:21

Angola: Hockey Team Prepare Friendly Against Argentina
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan national senior male roller skate team are starting this Sunday their training programme ahead of the friendly match against Argentina set for May 18 at Luanda's Cidadela pavilion.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 11:47

Angola: Country At Mexico City Fair of Cultures and Friendship
[ANGOP] Mexico City - Angola is participating in Mexico City Fair of Cultures and Friendship, happening from 12 to 27 May, thus representing the country's artist.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 11:47

Angola: Delegations Attending Workshop On Military Criminal Law Leave Country
[ANGOP] Luanda - The delegations of Brazil, Nigeria, Zambia and Congo Brazzaville, which attended on 9-11 May in Luanda the international seminar on military criminal law and 6th meeting of International Association of Military Justices, left on Saturday for their countries.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 11:47

Angola: Ambassador Nelson Cosme Accredited in Uruguay
[ANGOP] Montevideo - The diplomat Neslon Manuel Cosme was accredited on Thursday in Montevideo as the Angolan extraordinary and plenipotentiary ambassador to Uruguai.
AllAfrica | 14-May-2012 11:47

Africa: Facts On Textile Provisions in AGOA and CAFTA-DR
[State Department] Fact Sheet:
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 16:10

Angola: Govt Wants Successful Participation in Rio+20 Conference
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Minister of Environment, Fátima Jardim, said on Thursday in Luanda that Angola is working hard to have a successful participation in Rio+20 conference, set for 21-22 June in Brazil.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 14:19

South Africa: FCB and Unicef Strengthen Their Partnership for Children in Four Countries
[Unicef] Barcelona - Brazil, China, Ghana and South Africa are benefiting through sport and education programmes, UNICEF Executive Director, Anthony Lake, participates today in an event with FCB and children in Barcelona.
AllAfrica | 11-May-2012 07:46

Africa: United States Committed to Boosting Trade
[Office of The United States Trade Representative] Washington, DC - The United States is committed to boosting trade with African and Latin American nations through the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA), our trade preference program for sub-Saharan Africa and our Central America - Dominican Republic - United States Free Trade Agreement (CAFTA-DR).
AllAfrica | 10-May-2012 16:20

South Africa: We Shouldn't Be Bailing Cuba Out
[DA] Today the Portfolio Committee on Trade and Industry voted to approve the R350 million economic assistance package to Cuba, including a "solidarity" grant of R100 million.
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 16:59

South Africa: When Parliament Makes No Sense
[IFP] Today the Trade & Industry Committee held an intense debate on the approval of the charitable Trade Assistance Agreement with Cuba, which expressly in the name of "solidarity" with Cuba, gives Cuba R350 million worth of subsidies, charitable grants, soft non-recourse loans and other benefits, with no identifiable counter-benefit for South Africa.
AllAfrica | 09-May-2012 16:51

Angola: Luanda Hosts Exclusive Fair On Argentinean Products
[ANGOP] Luanda - An exclusive fair of products and technologic system of Argentina will be organized by this Latin-American country embassy in Angola on 18-19 May on the premises of Luanda International Trade Fair (FILDA), aimed at promoting interchange between business people of both nations.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 19:18

Africa: Brazil Forging Strategic Alliance With Continent
[IPS] Rio De Janeiro - The Brazilian government of Dilma Rousseff is taking firm steps towards stronger relations with Africa, such as the creation of a special fund to finance development projects together with multilateral lenders like the World Bank.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 09:20

Cape Verde Delegation At Third Meeting On Criminal Law
[ANGOP] Luanda - A delegation of Cape Verde led by the High Court Presiding Judge Francisco dos Santos, arrived Monday in Luanda to attend the 3rd International Seminar on Military Criminal Law and the 6th Meeting of the International Association of Military Justice from May 9-11.
AllAfrica | 08-May-2012 08:01

Angola: Local Kick Boxers Compete in Argentina
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Angolan national kick boxing team will participate on 12-13 May in the international tournament in Buenos Aires city in Argentina.
AllAfrica | 04-May-2012 14:47

Zambia: DEC Officer Narrates How Bolivian Expelled Cocaine Pellets
[Times of Zambia] A DRUG Enforcement Commission (DEC) investigations officer yesterday recounted before a Lusaka magistrate's court how a Bolivian allegedly expelled cocaine pellets from his body in a lavatory as he filmed the episode.
AllAfrica | 04-May-2012 14:44

Nigeria: Peru Tie Good Test for Super Eagles - Ekpo
[Daily Trust] Lagos - Nigeria's ex-international, Friday Ekpo, has thrown his weight behind the May 23 international friendly match between the Super Eagles and the national football team of Peru billed for Lima, saying it is a good test for the Nigerian side.
AllAfrica | 04-May-2012 12:39

Angola: Portuguese Speaking Countries Community Environment Ministers Meet in Cape Verde
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Environment Ministers of the Portuguese Speaking Countries Community (CPLP) are gathered since Wednesday Sal city in Cape Verde, to prepare their participation in UN Conference for Sustainable Development "Rio+20", to take place in Brazil.
AllAfrica | 03-May-2012 13:33

Nigeria: Why We Shunned Aregbesola's Cuba Trip - Labour Leaders
[Daily Trust] Osogbo - Labour leaders in Osun State have explained why they refused to be part of a government sponsored trip to Cuba.
AllAfrica | 02-May-2012 13:31

Argentina's President Expected Soon for Official Visit
[ANGOP] Luanda - The Argentina's president, Cristina Kirchner, is expected in Luanda on May 17 for a three-day official visit to Angola at the invitation of her local counterpart, José Eduardo dos Santos, Angop learned Tuesday from a diplomatic source.
AllAfrica | 02-May-2012 07:44

Nigeria: Terrorists At the Gate
[Vanguard] Boko Harma's latest intrusion into the nation's narrative two improvised bombs peremptorily set off in the offices of a media house 150 kilometres apart, within the space of 40 minutes - plumbed new depths.
AllAfrica | 01-May-2012 17:26

Angola: Finance Minister Ends Visit to Brazil
[ANGOP] Brasilia - The Angolan Finance minister, Carlos Lopes, ended on Sunday his work visit to Brazil where he signed the minutes that summarise the talks between technical teams from both countries, with a view to the Latin American nation's support for the relaunch of the Angolan economy.
AllAfrica | 01-May-2012 09:51

Rwanda: Football Association Officials Attend 2014 FIFA World Cup Workshop
[New Times] A two-man Rwanda Football Association delegation is in Cairo, Egypt for the 2014 FIFA World Cup workshop.
AllAfrica | 30-Apr-2012 10:55

Go That Extra Mile, President Kikwete
[Daily News] PRESIDENT Jakaya Kikwete is reported as lavishing praise on the media in Tanzania. The occasion was the Open Government Partnership (OGP) meeting in Brasilia, Brazil, recently.
AllAfrica | 30-Apr-2012 10:42

Zimbabwe: Brazilian Guitarist to Play At HIFA
[The Herald] One of the talented and leading Brazilian guitarists, Yamandu Costa, will perform at this year's Harare International Festival of the Arts at 7 Arts Theatre on Thursday May 3. Brazil is known the world over for its diverse culture and electrifying musical genres.
AllAfrica | 30-Apr-2012 10:00

Angola: Great Master Viktor Bologan Wins Cuca Chess Tournament
[ANGOP] Luanda - The great master Viktor Bologan, from Moldavia, won Thursday the Cuca Cup international chess tournament, by defeating the Brazilian Alexandre Fier, ANGOP has learnt.
AllAfrica | 27-Apr-2012 13:46

Agriculture Exposes Its Own Inconsistency
[Namibian] A FULL-PAGE advertisement placed by agriculture permanent secretary Andrew Ndishishi in local newspapers last week to rebuff concerns raised by conservationists omitted some facts.
AllAfrica | 27-Apr-2012 11:25

Finance Minister Visits Brazil
[ANGOP] Brasilia - Angolan Finance minister, Carlos Alberto Lopes, is in Brazil for a three-day visit intended to discuss issues related to strengthening of relation between the two countries.
AllAfrica | 27-Apr-2012 05:23

South Africa: China-Russia Ties at All-Time High
[The Herald] Moscow - Chinese Vice Premier Li Keqiang is to pay an official visit to Russia from tomorrow until April 30 at a time when bilateral relations between China and Russia have hit an all-time high.
AllAfrica | 26-Apr-2012 13:00

Windhoek High School Tours Argentina
[Namibian] WINDHOEK High School's senior rugby team yesterday embarked on a 12-day tour of Argentina.
AllAfrica | 25-Apr-2012 11:58

Fransman Encourages Economic Diplomacy
[BuaNews] Pretoria - International Relations and Cooperation Deputy Minister, Marius Fransman, has encouraged interactions between the diplomatic corps and local business saying they play a vital role in the promotion of economic development, entrepreneurship and skills development.
AllAfrica | 25-Apr-2012 08:08

Ethiopia: Govt, Brazil Keen to Enhance Existing Cooperation
[ENA] Addis Ababa - Prime Minister Meles Zenawi said Ethiopia is keen to boost the all-rounded cooperation with Brazil.
AllAfrica | 24-Apr-2012 16:30

South Africa: Aspen's Shares Up Seven Percent On Acquisitions
[Biz-Community] Shares in pharmaceutical giant Aspen Pharmacare (APN) spiked almost 7% on Friday (20 April 2012) afternoon following news that the group is to acquire a portfolio of established over-the-counter (OTC) products in selected territories including South Africa, Australia and Brazil from GlaxoSmithKline plc (GSK).
AllAfrica | 24-Apr-2012 14:49

NFA Bigwigs At Fifa Workshop
[Namibian] THE top brass of the Namibia Football Association left for Cairo, Egypt, yesterday where they will attend a 2014 Fifa World Cup Workshop.
AllAfrica | 24-Apr-2012 12:43

Africa: Commonwealth and Francophonie Call for G20 Support On Food Security and Green Growth
[Commonwealth] Small, poor and vulnerable Commonwealth and Francophonie countries have ended a day-long outreach meeting with Mexico with a call to the G20 to support their efforts to promote food security and build green economies.
AllAfrica | 23-Apr-2012 10:12

Parliamentary Delegation Leaves for Brazil
[ENA] Addis Ababa - A parliamentary delegation led by the Speaker of the House of Peoples Representatives (HPR) Abadula Gemeda left for Brazil to pay a working visit late on Friday.
AllAfrica | 23-Apr-2012 10:11

Brazilian Navy Commander Leaves Luanda
[ANGOP] Luanda - The commander of Brazilian Navy, admiral Júlio Soares de Moura Neto, left on Saturday Luanda for his country, after paying a four-day working visit to Angola, aimed for the reinforcement of cooperation ties between the branches of the armed forced of the nations.
AllAfrica | 22-Apr-2012 10:58

Zimbabwe: Govt Exporting Soya to U.S., Brazil - Made
[Financial Gazette] ZIMBABWEAN bred rust-resistant soya bean varieties have attracted significant interest in the world's greatest farming regions, with government revealing last week that Harare-produced soya bean seeds had landed in the United States (US) and Brazil.
AllAfrica | 21-Apr-2012 15:36

National Library, Brazilian Culture House Promote Children's Literature
[ANGOP] Luanda - The National Library and the Brazil/Angola Culture House have announced that next Monday, April 23, the two institutions will jointly promote a children's literature event dubbed "Sopa de Letrinhas".
AllAfrica | 21-Apr-2012 09:59

Africa: The continent and the Brics Formation
[Fahamu] The BRICS leaders have seen concretely that there is no alternative to moving from a unipolar world to a multipolar world that is based on mutual respect and an end to hierarchies.
AllAfrica | 20-Apr-2012 15:27

Angola: Defence Minister, Brazilian Navy Chief Analyse Military Cooperation
[ANGOP] Luanda - The minister of National Defence, Candido Pereira Van-Dunem, Thursday, in Luanda, held a meeting with the commander of the Navy of Brazil, admiral of the fleet Julio Soares de Moura Neto, with whom he discussed issues of mutual interest in the military field.
AllAfrica | 20-Apr-2012 04:50

Africa: Welcome to Paul Ueti Our New Facilitator in Latin America and the Caribbean
[ACNS] Paul Ueti has started work as the new Anglican Alliance facilitator in Latin America and the Caribbean.
AllAfrica | 19-Apr-2012 11:01

First Stone Laid for New Embassy in Brazil
[AIM] Brasilia - Mozambican Prime Minister Aires Ali on Tuesday unveiled a plaque symbolising the start of work on building a new Mozambican embassy in Brasilia.
AllAfrica | 19-Apr-2012 07:54