The Latest Breaking News from Angola

Angolan ex-leader dos Santos in intensive care -Portuguese media

Angola's former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who ruled Africa's second biggest oil producer for nearly four decades, is in intensive care at a clinic in Barcelona, Portuguese news agency Lusa reported, citing a source close to him.

Reuters · Jun 24, 2022

PHOTOS: Angola's all-female demining teams blow up landmines — and gender stereotypes

Angola's civil war left 1,100 active minefields. The attitude had been that clearing mines is man's work until a nonprofit stepped in. Now nearly 400 women deminers tread carefully — and courageously.

WEKU · Jun 12, 2022

Anti-Rwanda protests hit cities in DR Congo as tensions rise

In tonight's edition: Anti-Rwanda protests hit Congolese cities, accusing Kigali of backing the M23 rebel group. Two Rwandan soldiers have however been released in peace talks mediated by Angola. Also, hundreds of Sudanese protesters have demanded the dismissal of the United Nations mission chief, who is working to resolve a…

France 24 · Jun 1, 2022

Three priorities Africa's newbie on the World Bank board should focus on

President Cyril Ramaphosa recently appointed a senior South African politician, Ayanda Dlodlo, to serve a two-year term as a member of the World Bank’s 25-person Board of executive directors. She will represent a constituency consisting of Angola, Nigeria and South Africa.

The Conversation · Apr 20, 2022

Rivaldo at 50: Failed Bolton move, playacting controversy and Sir Alex Ferguson snub

Brazilian legend Rivaldo turns 50 on April 19, and the World Cup-winner has plenty of stories to tell from his time with Barcelona and AC Milan, but also in Uzbekistan and Angola

Daily Mirror · Apr 19, 2022

Pleasing exploration results for Pensana as rare earths sourced to feed emerging Saltend plant

Angolan early joy following resumption of field work as Covid-related travel restrictions ease in Africa

Birmingham Post · Apr 4, 2022

DP World Announces Record Results during 2021

DP World Limited revealed registering strong financial results for the year 2021, achieving a revenue growth of 26.3 percent to $10,778 million and adjusted EBITDA growth of 15.3 percent to $3,828 million, with adjusted EBITDA margin of 35.5 percent. The revenue increase from $2,245 million to $10,778 million is supported…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Mar 11, 2022

After Being Illegally Imprisoned for Almost a Year, Bobby Sneed Is Finally Free

Louisiana refused to release Sneed for months, despite a judge ruling several times that the state was breaking the law.

Reason · Feb 14, 2022

Angola gives two 18th century French masterpieces to Chateau of Versailles

Two 18th century French sculptures commissioned by kings Louis XIV and Louis XV, which had been lost for decades, have returned to their place of origin thanks to Angola.

Radio France Internationale · Feb 7, 2022

DP World Signs MoU with Angola’s Government

DP World and the Government of Angola signed Wednesday a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the aim of cooperating to further develop the country’s trade and logistics sector. The MoU paves the way for the two parties to enter into formal discussions to explore cooperation in the areas of ports…

Asharq Al-Awsat · Feb 3, 2022