Africa: Blinken Recalibrates U.S. Focus in Africa

[ad_1] US Secretary of State Antony Blinken's visit to Africa ended with a stopover in Angola. Analysts suggest Blinken sought to shore up transatlantic trade partnerships in light of instability in the Middle East. While many observers see Antony Blinken's fourth visit to Africa as an American attempt to outdo rivals China and Russia for influence on the continent, transatlantic trade must have been near the top of his agenda, according to African affairs analyst, Emmanuel Bensah: "The reason why […]

January 29, 2024 2

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Angolan Athlete Wins Bronze at Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu European Championship

[ad_1] Luanda — Angolan athlete Elizandra Gourgel Wassuca won, on Thursday, in Paris (France), two bronze medals at the Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu European Championship. Elizandra Gourgel Wassuca, 33 years old, purple belt and athlete from the Gracie Barra Angola Academy, won bronze medals in the up to 69 kg and absolute categories (all weights) at the European Championship of the International Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu Federation (BJJF) , which takes place between January 19th and 27th in Paris. The IBJJF European Championship is […]

January 26, 2024 2

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Angola/Burkina Faso: Angola Vs Burkina Faso – Kialonda Elected Mvp

[ad_1] Bouaké — The Angolan central defender, Kialonda Gaspar, was elected "Most Valuable Player" in Tuesday's 2-0 victory over Burkina Faso. In the game played at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium, in Yamoussoukro, for the third and final round of AFCON'2023, which takes place in five cities in Côte d'Ivoire, the Estrela de Amadora of Portugal international convinced the jury, with his performance. The goals of the match were scored by Mabululu, in the 36th minute, and Zine Salvador, in […]

January 25, 2024 3

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Angola: Inclusion Movement Marks National Sports Day

[ad_1] Luanda — Established in the 1980s, National Sports Day, which is celebrated on January 23 in Angola, is marked this Tuesday with the launch of the Inclusion Movement program, called "Sports for All", with greater incidence in communities. In addition to this action, which will encourage the greater practice of sporting activities among the population, without distinction of any kind, others are already underway and will be carried out, throughout the country, by the regulatory body, clubs, federations, associations […]

January 25, 2024 1

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Angola: Afcon’2023 – Angola End Group Stage Undefeated

[ad_1] Bouaké — Angola finished in the first place and undefeated in group D of the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON'2023) in football, which takes place in Côte d'Ivoire, thanks to the victory on Tuesday over Burkina Faso, by 2-0, in a challenge for the third and last day of this initial phase. With a goal from Mabululu, in the 36th minute, in a game that took place at the Charles Konan Banny Stadium, in Yamoussoukro, Angola piled up 7 […]

January 25, 2024 3

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Angola: Basketball – Petro Beat 1º d’Gosto and Take Over Lead

[ad_1] Luanda — Petro de Luanda beat this Tuesday, in the country's capital, the 1º de Agosto squad by 110-97, in a game of the seventh round of the top division National Senior Men's Basketball Championship, played at the Kilamba Pavilion, thus taking the lead, with 35 points. In the first period, Petro started pressing and dominated the game, winning the initial quarter (37-24). 1º de Agosto in the second period improved their techniques, but didn't have enough arguments to […]

January 25, 2024 2

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Africa: Diplomatic Corp Encourages Angola’s Peace Efforts in Africa

[ad_1] Luanda — The Diplomatic Corp accredited in Angola encouraged the Angolan Government on Tuesday to continue its efforts to pacify conflict regions in Africa for the stability of the continent. The encouragement is contained in a message read by the Dean of the Diplomatic Corp and Ambassador of Morocco, Saadia El Alaoui, during the New Year's greetings ceremony, at the Presidential Palace, in Luanda. Saadia El Alaoui highlighted the commitment of the President of the Republic, João Lourenço, to […]

January 24, 2024 1

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Africa: Blinken Expresses U.S. Commitment to Boosting Africa Partnerships

[ad_1] State Department — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday the United States is committed to growing its partnerships across the African continent and increasingly sees African countries "leading on issues of global consequence." Speaking to reporters alongside Ivory Coast President Alassane Ouattara after talks in Abidjan, Blinken said the discussion included growing commercial ties to create jobs and growth in both the U.S. and Ivory Coast, as well as investing in public health initiatives and addressing regional […]

January 24, 2024 2

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Africa: Us Secretary of State Blinken Travels to Nigeria, Three Other African Countries

[ad_1] Secretary Blinken's goal is to strengthen ties with Cabo Verde, Cote d'Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola. US Secretary of State Antony Blinken kicks off a week-long visit - 21 to 26 January - to some African countries Sunday, seeking to build on the December 2022 US-Africa Leaders' Summit and expand fast-growing economic, development and security partnerships across the continent. Mr. Blinken's first stop is Cabo Verde off Africa's western coast. The archipelago nation is a powerful example of fruitful US […]

January 22, 2024 2

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