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The focus on health continues. President visits the Burns and Pedalé Hospital, which opens later this year
According to a statement from the Presidency of the Republic, that VerAngola had access to, the head of state arrived at the site of the future Burns Hospital mid-morning on Tuesday. "Mid-morning, at exactly 10 am, he arrived at the site where the...

Lawyer warns about the health condition of a taxi driver leader detained in Luanda
According to Jovete Domingos, her client, detained since July 31st, has a high fever and requires medical attention. She urged the judicial authorities, especially the Attorney General's Office (PGR), to safeguard his right to life. "We are very...

Angolan President hosts welcome ceremony for visiting Vietnamese State leader
LUANDA — Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and his spouse chaired an official welcome ceremony for visiting Vietnamese State President Lương Cường and his spouse at the Presidential Palace in Luanda at noon on Thursday (local time),...

Huambo is the ‘Best Municipality in Angola’ and promises to continue development
"The municipality of Huambo was crowned winner in the 'Best Municipality in Angola' category. The award recognizes its administrative efficiency, commitment to sustainable development, and continuous improvement of public services," the provincial...

D’Tigers roster ready, team leaves for Angola
Marc-Andre ter Stegen has been reinstated as Barcelona captain and disciplinary proceedings against him dropped in a dramatic 24-hour turnaround. The German keeper had been stripped of the armband on Thursday because of a dispute centred around...

Revisiting Paul Baran’s Political Economy of Growth for Today
And this brings me to what I referred to earlier as a reaffirmation of my views on the basic problem confronting the underdeveloped countries. The principal insights, which must not be obscured by matters of secondary or tertiary importance, are...

Three-day campaign vaccinated 6.8 million children against polio virus
The campaign was officially launched in Luanda by the Secretary of State for Public Health, Carlos Pinto de Sousa, who highlighted Angola's efforts to eradicate this disease, after the elimination of wild poliovirus was confirmed in 2015....

Angola is oil rich. So why a fuel price hike that led to deadly protests?
Cape Town, South Africa – For Julio Candero, two moments stand out from the recent protests in Angola: the image of a woman being shot from behind by a policeman and the protest cry: “Temos fome – ‘We’re hungry.’” Following days of demonstrations...

Angola will vaccinate more than 6.9 million children against polio
Faced with the growing threat of polio and the confirmation of 19 new cases in four provinces, Angola "is intensifying preparations for one of the most comprehensive childhood vaccination campaigns in recent years," the WHO stated in a statement....

Father Detained for Suspected Involvement in Angolan Catholic Priest’s Death
Luanda, 08 August, 2025 / 8:27 pm (ACI Africa). Fr. Vasco Ngonguela Samba, a 30-year-old member of the Catholic Archdiocese of Huambo in Angola, who went missing on July 31, has been found dead, and his father arrested on suspicion of homicide....

Yanga face newcomers Wiliete of Angola in CAF Champions league match
Dar es Salaam. Tanzania Mainland Premier League champions, Young Africans SC (Yanga), will begin their 2025/26 CAF Champions League campaign with an away tie against tournament debutants Wiliete Sport Club of Angola. The preliminary round first...

President concludes visit to Angola
At their talks and meetings, President Luong Cuong and Angola’s top leaders affirmed that the close brotherhood and traditional friendship are a valuable shared asset and a solid foundation for the two nations to advance into a new phase of...

Việt Nam, Angola issue joint statement
HÀ NỘI — Việt Nam and Angola have issued a joint statement on the occasion of the state visit to the Southern African nation by Vietnamese State President Lương Cường and his spouse, at the invitation of Angolan President João Manuel Gonçalves...
Vietnam, Angola issue joint statement
The achievements of the five decades of Vietnam–Angola cooperation provide a strong and enduring foundation, as well as momentum for the two sides to consolidate, expand, and bring their partnership into a new phase of development. Vietnamese...

Angolana foi para Portugal por razões de saúde e tornou-se empresária
Wilma André, who holds three degrees from foreign universities in South Africa and Brazil, was born in Luanda in 1985 and already knew Coimbra from her previous professional experience. She was around 25 years old when she arrived with her first...

Angola Intensifies National Mobilization To Protect Children Against Polio
(MENAFN- APO Group) Faced with the growing threat of polio and the confirmation of 19 new cases in the provinces of Benguela, Huambo, Cubango, and Cuanza Norte, the country is stepping up preparations for one of the most extensive child...

Angola hails Vietnam as inspiring development model
The upcoming visit to Angola by Vietnamese President Luong Cuong offers a vital chance for Vietnam and Angola to expand cooperation into areas such as mining, oil, and especially agriculture. Manuel Domingos Augusto, Politburo member and Secretary...
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State President concludes visit to Angola
LUANDA - State President Lương Cường and his spouse, together with a high-ranking Vietnamese delegation, left Luanda on August 8, successfully concluding a state visit to Angola at the invitation of President João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço and his...

Carolina Cerqueira: Deputies must ensure that laws respond to the needs of society
"The future we desire for our country depends, to a large extent, on the quality of our collective work. It's not just about passing laws, but ensuring that these laws respond to the needs of society and contribute to inclusive and socially just...

GTCO sets the pace: First Nigerian bank stock to hit N100, up 76% this year
Nigeria’s financial markets witnessed a historic milestone as Guaranty Trust Holding Company Plc (GTCO) became the first banking stock to cross the psychological N100 barrier on the Nigerian Exchange (NGX), cementing its position as the standout...