Congo-Kinshasa: Clashes in East Uproot Nearly 90,000
Local authorities in eastern Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) are reporting that almost 90,000 people have been uprooted from their homes following recent military operations in the region, the United Nations humanitarian arm said today.
Cameroon: Public Services Must Act as Catalyst for Growth - Prime Minister
African countries need to sustain on-going reforms, in order to enhance the recent economic progress in the continent, says Philemon Yang
Congo-Kinshasa: UN Rushing Aid to Flood-Stricken Areas of North-Western Region
United Nations agencies are providing urgent assistance to areas of north-western Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) after devastating floods, which have destroyed nearly 300 homes and left an estimated 1,500 people homeless.
East Africa: Burundi Woos Uganda Investors
Uganda businesspeople have been invited to invest in Burundi to benefit more from of the East African Community common market, writes Mark Owor.
Rwanda: Current State of Achievements to Be Multiplied Seven-Fold, Kagame Says
Rwanda Patriotic Front (RPF) candidate, Paul Kagame, yesterday promised party supporters in Rusizi that RPF's achievements will increase seven-fold, in the next seven years.
Angola: Regional Centre May Monitor Areas of Environmental Risks
The monitoring and environmental assessment, identification of areas of risk, as well as integrated management and use of soils in sensible zones are some of the tasks to be executed by the future regional centre of studies of soils and climate changes (RSSC), ANGOP has learnt.
Angola: African Women Called to Play Role in Society
African women are increasingly called to take up their role in society, both within the government and family nucleus , said Wednesday here the secretary for Social Affairs of the Presidency, Rosa Pacavira.
Angola: President Pedro Pires Returns to Cape Verde
The Head of State of Cape Verde, Pedro Pires, returned on Thursday to his country after a technical stopover in Luanda.
Angola: Nation and Congo Brazzaville Set Up Inter-State Joint Oil Exploration Organ
Angola and Congo Brazzaville, created on Thursday in Luanda, an Inter-state Organ to conduct studies on the joint exploration of an oil field.
Angola: Territory Administration Minister Works in Uíge Province
The Territory Administration minister, Bornito de Sousa, arrived Thursday afternoon in Uíge City, northern Uíge Province, to lead the official launching of the national electoral registration updating campaign, on Friday.
Angola: Producers Aim to Collect Over 700 Tons of 'Coffee Cherries'
About 760 tons of "coffee cherries" will be collected in Kwanza Norte Province, as part of coffee growers actions in the region, aimed at re-launching and elevating the level of coffee production in various districts of the region.
Angola: ANIP Co-Ordinator Meets With Japanese Entrepreneurs
The co-ordinator of the Restructuring Commission for the National Private Investments Agency (ANIP), Aguinaldo Jaime, received on Thursday in Luanda a Japanese entrepreneurial delegation to analyse the negotiations underway for the Agreement
Angola: President Dos Santos Receives Farewell Greetings From Israeli Ambassador
The Angolan Head of State, José Eduardo dos Santos, received on Friday in Luanda farewell greetings from the outgoing Israeli ambassador to Angola, Sagui Karni, to end his two-year diplomatic mission in the country.
Southern Africa: SADC Parliamentary Forum to Establish Common Policy
The SADC Parliamentary Forum, assembled on 26-28 July in Windhoek, Namibia, recommended the creation of a common policy in terms of information technology among the parliaments of the community.
Angola: UN Workers Defends More Training for African Women
The United Nations Information Department official, Kadi Beye, spoke of the need for higher awareness and training for African women, aimed at reducing infant mortality and improve maternal-infant health in the continent.
Africa: Distributor of Satellite TV in Africa Wants to Improve Services
African countries receiving Multichoice Africa satellite services will see improvements to the quality of the products supplied by the company, due to investments made in equipment and technology, Angop learnt from a source of the institution.
Angola: Sixth Edition of Namibe Agricultural Fair Opens
The 6th edition of the agricultural fair, meant for the exhibition of the agricultural potential of the south-western Namibe province, opened on Friday here.
Angola: Women Called to Join Electoral Registration Update
Angolan women to be 18 years until December this year and those who have not yet registered, must go to brigades and get registered during the updating phase that started Friday in the country.
Angola: Vice President Meets With Former Mozambican Premier
The vice president of Angola, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, received on Friday the MP and former Mozambican prime minister, Luísa Diogo, to analyse the political situation in both countries.
Angola: Luanda Customers Owe Power Supplier Akz 1.0 Billion
Over Akz 1.0 billion is the amount owed by customers of Luanda's Electricity Supplying Company (EDEL), corresponding to consumption backdated to 2002, Angop learaned.
Angola: Chevron Holds Seminar on Investment Projects in Cabinda
A seminar on investment projects was held on Thursday in northern Cabinda province by the US Oil Company, Chevron, Angop learned.
Angola: Luanda Governor Meets With Former Mozambican Premier
The governor of Luanda province, Francisca do Espírito Santo, received Friday in audience the ex-prime minister of Mozambique, Luísa Diogo, with whom she examined issues concerning projects in the country's capital.
Angola: Cabinet Council Analyses Economic Issues
The Angolan Cabinet Council Friday in Luanda analysed the Reviewed State Budget for 2010 and the accord on the funding of the German Commerzbank estimated at 500 million Euros.
Angola: Cabinet Council Meets On Friday
The Cabinet Council is holding on Friday an ordinary session under the chairmanship of the Angolan President, José Eduardo dos Santos, in order to analyse themes related to the country.
Angola: Union to Hold Fourth Congress in September
UNTA trade union is to hold on September 24-25, in Luanda, its fourth congress under the theme Dignifying Work, Worthy Life, ANGOP has learnt.
Angola: Angolan Singers Perform At CPLP Games
The singers Ary and Heavy C will be the main highlights of Angola day music-cultural show, as part of the Portuguese Speaking Countries Community (CPLP) Games, happening since Thursday, in Maputo city, Mozambique.
Angola: Public Administration Minister Expected in Bengo On Friday
The minister of Public Administration, Employment and Social Security, António Pitra Neto is expected on Friday in the northern Bengo Province, to inaugurate the Centre for Integrated Services for the Citizen (SIAC).
Angola: Intervention in Guinea Bissau Requires Government Request - Pedro Pires
The president of Cape Verde, Pedro Pires, Thursday in Luanda expressed his trust in the Angolan presidency of the Community of Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP) and conditioned any intervention in Guinea-Bissau to a request from the democratically elected Government of the west African country.
Angola: Cape Verdean President Highlights Co-Operation
The President of Cape Verde, Pedro Pires, on Thursday here considered as very good his country's relations with Angola and the perspective for the future, having also highlighted the benefits of peace for Angola.
Angola: Environment Minister Wants More Support From Developed Countries
Angola's minister of Environment, Fatima Jardim, on Thursday here called for the assistance of developed countries to African projects of environmental protection and management of natural calamities, although the greenhouse gases emissions in Africa is reduced.
