Africa: Angola Proposes Integrated Energy Action Plan for Africa

[ad_1] Washington — The Angolan Government advocates that the World Bank (WB) develop an Integrated Electricity Action Plan for Africa, over a period of five years (2025-2029), with a view to reducing the energy deficit that the continent faces. According to the minister of Planning and governor of Angola at the World Bank, Victor Hugo Guilherme, "it is particularly urgent that this plan be developed, because current data indicate that more than 600 million Africans do not have access to […]

October 24, 2024

Africa

Africa: The Revived Luanda Process – Inching Towards Peace in East DRC?

[ad_1] Rwanda-DRC talks have resumed, but whether they can shift the fundamental barriers to peace remains to be seen. The Luanda Process was established as part of the 2022 Luanda Roadmap, aimed at defusing tensions between Rwanda and the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) and bringing peace to east DRC. However, escalated fighting from October 2023 between M23 rebels and the Armed Forces of the DRC (FARDC) led to a stalemate. The DRC accused the Rwanda Defence Force (RDF) […]

October 21, 2024

Africa

Africa: AU Gives Positive Grade On Women’s High-Level Forum of Great Lakes Region

[ad_1] Luanda — The special envoy of the chairperson of the African Union Commission for Women, Peace and Security, Bineta Diop, made a positive assessment of the high-level forum of women in the Great Lakes Region on Saturday in Luanda. At the end of the two days working diplomatic journey, Bineta Diop said the objectives and targets have been reached, as women expressed their readiness to contribute to effective peace in the region. The AU official highlighted that during the […]

October 21, 2024

Africa

Africa: Angola Committed to Secure Stability in Africa

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola has said it is committed to prevent and aid sort out conflicts through diplomatic initiatives, with international and regional partners to guarantee security, stability and development in Africa, the country's president João Lourenço said Friday. The Angolan Head of State made the statement at the opening of the High Level Forum of Women of the Great Lakes Region taking place in Luanda, underscoring that his country has embraced the common commitment to peace, security and well-being […]

October 19, 2024

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Africa: Joe Biden in Africa – U.S. President Has Ignored the Continent for His Entire Term – Why He’s Visiting Angola

[ad_1] US president Joe Biden chose to visit Africa in the final weeks of his presidency. It would be his first trip to the continent since taking office in January 2021. The trip was postponed at the last minute because of the devastation wrought by Hurricane Milton in the US. It has been rescheduled for the first week in December. Angola is located in the western region of southern Africa. With 37.2 million people, it is the 11th most populous […]

October 17, 2024

News

Africa: Angola, DR Congo, Egypt Qualify, South Africa Denied By Congo

[ad_1] TotalEnergies CAF Africa Cup of Nations Morocco 2025 qualifiers action on Tuesday saw more nations secure their place in the finals as the race towards a place in Morocco continues to intensify across the continent. Angola, DR Congo and Egypt were the three nations that secured their tickets to next year's showpiece during the 16h00 GMT matches that took place on Tuesday evening. CAFOnline takes a look at some of the outcomes of the fixtures that took place. Rwanda […]

October 16, 2024

News

Angola Beat Niger, Qualify for CAN for 10th Time

[ad_1] Luanda — Angola national football team qualified for the African Cup of Nations (CAN2025) on Tuesday after beating Niger 1-0 in the fourth round of Group F qualifying. The sole goal of the match played at the Stade Larbi Zaouli in Morocco, was scored by Zini at the minute (1'), allowing the Angolans to consolidate their lead in Group F, with 12 points. Angola had defeated Niger 2-0 at home in the third round of the qualifying group after […]

October 16, 2024

Entertainment

Angola: Artistic Exchange Between Brazil and Angola Aims to Reclaim Colonial Ties

[ad_1] For the first time in its 73-year history, the Sao Paulo Biennial is taking artworks to the African continent with a travelling showcase in Angola. The event's curators told RFI they hope the project will highlight long-standing correspondences between Angola and Brazil, united by a shared colonial past. The 35th Biennial is the first to go to Africa as part of the travelling exhibitions programme established by the Sao Paulo show, one of the biggest art events in the […]

October 14, 2024

Africa

Africa: Cementing US-Angola Ties – the Significance of Biden’s Visit

[ad_1] Although there are benefits for both countries, the US is clearly challenging the dominance of China and Russia in Southern Africa. With just a few months left in his presidency, United States (US) President Joe Biden chose to visit Angola from 13-15 October. The trip was postponed after Hurricane Milton struck Florida's west coast this week, and a new date hasn't been set. This would have been Biden's only visit to Africa during his presidency, the first by a […]

October 11, 2024

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