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National Basketball Association (NBA)

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Former Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) Player Sylvia Fowles Attends Inaugural Exxonmobil Jr. NBA League Finals in Luanda

Instituto Medio de Administração Gestão (Boston Celtics) were crowned the inaugural champions in both the girls’ and boys’ divisions, respectively, following seven months of competition

The inaugural ExxonMobil Jr. NBA League Angola Finals (www.NBA.com) took place on Saturday, December 14, at the Pavilhão Dream Space in Luanda, Angola, with two-time WNBA champion and eight-time All-Star Sylvia Fowles in attendance.  Instituto Medio de Administração Gestão (Boston Celtics) were crowned the inaugural champions in both the girls’…

African Energy Chamber

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Equinor Applauds Angola’s Oil Reforms; The African Energy Chamber (AEC) Backs Vision for Africa’s Energy Future

Equinor has lauded Angola's Incremental Production Decree, implemented last month, for introducing updated and progressive fiscal terms that enhance the commercial viability of developing oil and gas fields

Norwegian multinational energy firm Equinor has commended Angola’s recent Incremental Production Decree as a landmark reform that enhances the country’s ability to attract oil and gas investments, while boosting production and driving economic growth. The African Energy Chamber (AEC) (https://EnergyChamber.org/), as the voice of the African energy sector, proudly endorses…

Angola Cables

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TelCables Nigeria to Open New Point of Presence at Rack Centre Lagos to Boost Connectivity and Cloud Access across West Africa

New PoP to provide low latency connectivity to major cables, hyperscalers, ISPs, businesses and enterprises through West Africa’s largest carrier-neutral data centre in Lagos

TelCables Nigeria, a subsidiary of global ICT solutions and services provider, Angola Cables (www.AngolaCables.co.ao) has said that it will open a new PoP at the Lagos Rack Centre facility to boost low-latency interconnectivity and Cloud access across West Africa. Fernando Fernandes, CEO of TelCables Nigeria and West Africa said that…

Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)

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Africa Finance Corporation (AFC)-led Zambia Lobito Rail Project receives boost from Biden visit to Angola

The project is led by the Lobito Corridor consortium, with AFC as the as lead developer, working in partnership with the US Government

Lobito rail project will break ground by early 2026, AFC CEO Zubairu says at Presidential forum AFC commits up to US$500m in financing for Zambia-Lobito greenfield rail AFC announces MOU with Kobold Metals as anchor client, guaranteeing at least 300,000 tons of copper and related freight per year AFC pledges…

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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The United States Announces More Than $1 Billion in Humanitarian Assistance to Address Food Insecurity and Other Needs in Africa

U.S. humanitarian partners are providing life-saving assistance and vital programs for people at risk of exploitation and abuse, including refugees, IDPs, and affected communities

Today, President Joseph R. Biden announced that the United States is providing more than $1 billion in additional humanitarian assistance to address food insecurity and other urgent needs of refugees, internally displaced persons (IDPs), and affected communities in 31 African countries. This funding, announced during President Biden’s visit to Angola,…

United States Agency for International Development (USAID)
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President Biden Announces New United States Agency for International Development (USAID) Mission in Angola

President Biden is the first U.S. President to visit Angola and his trip celebrated the deepening of the U.S.-Angola relationship

Today, President Joseph R. Biden announced an expansion of USAID’s presence in the Republic of Angola during the President’s historic trip to Angola. USAID is elevating its presence in Angola to a USAID Mission, reinforcing the United States’ commitment to the people of Angola and an emerging strategic partnership between…

Amnesty International
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Angola: No justice for years of police violence that left people dead, wounded and traumatized

Amnesty International requested an official explanation on the allegations of human rights violations and steps taken to provide justice to the victims, with no response

Authorities in Angola must hold police officers accountable for killing, injuring or traumatizing dozens of people during protests between November 2020 and June 2023, Amnesty International said in a new report. Police must also stop attacking protesters and respect and uphold everyone’s right to freedom of assembly.  The report, Broken promises:…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
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Philippine Ambassador Presents Credentials as Non-Resident Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Angola

This pivotal moment represents a renewed commitment to enhancing bilateral relations and exploring collaborative efforts that benefit both nations

Philippine Ambassador Paul Raymund P. Cortes, non-resident Ambassador of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Angola, formally presented his credentials to the President of Angola, João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço, at the Presidential Palace, Luanda, Angola, on 14 November 2024. Upon arrival in Luanda on 11 November 2024,…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
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Philippines, Angola Beef Up Economic Ties through PH-Angola Chamber of Commerce

Both sides reviewed actionable steps for collaboration, with particular focus on tourism development in Angola’s Namibe province and agricultural knowledge-sharing programs

Non-resident Ambassador-designate of the Republic of the Philippines to the Republic of Angola Paul Raymund P. Cortes met with representatives of the PH-Angola Chamber of Commerce for a follow-up discussion to advance bilateral economic initiatives between the two nations. This meeting, which was also attended by Consul General, a.h. Etienne…

Mitrelli Group

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Angola Marks the Beginning of its 50th Year of Independence with Inauguration of Third World-Class Hospital within a Year, Expanding Healthcare Access Nationwide

This event celebrates Angola’s drive toward comprehensive healthcare access and resilience for its people

At the beginning of Angola’s 50th year of independence, Angola reinforced nationwide healthcare with the opening of the Cuanza Norte General Hospital, the third developed by Mitrelli (www.Mitrelli.com) in cooperation with the Angolan government within a year. His Excellency President of the Republic of Angola, João Gonçalves Lourenço, inaugurated the…