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Minister Dion George: Regional dialogue on revision of biodiversity strategies and action plans
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention on Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...

Angola Entry via Strategic Partnership with Corcel plc Investment in KON-16 Onshore Kwanza Basin
TORONTO, May 14, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Sintana Energy Inc. (TSX-V: SEI, OTCQB: SEUSF) (“Sintana” or the “Company”) is pleased to announce the formation of a strategic partnership with Corcel, plc (AIM: CRCL) (“Corcel”) focused initially on...
7th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries showcases the beauty of Chinese and Lusophone arts through the encounter of diverse cultures
MACAU, September 30 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau (IC) and supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs...

Government Broadcasts Fourth Edition of the “Página do Governo” Program with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and Cooperation
Fri. 09 of May of 2025, 20:00h Today, May 9th, 2025, at 8 p.m., the fourth edition of the “Página do Governo” program is broadcast, an initiative of the Minister of the Presidency of the Council of Ministers and Government Spokesperson, Agio...

Minister Blade Nzimande strengthen science, technology, and innovation cooperation with Cuba
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande led a senior delegation comprising officials from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, and some of its...

Minister Blade Nzimande strengthens science, technology, and innovation cooperation with Cuba
The Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Prof. Blade Nzimande led a senior delegation comprising officials from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation, the Department of Science, Technology and Innovation, and some of its...
Two Index Reports Released at 16th IIICF Leveraging Macao’s Role as International Platform for High-quality Participation in and Support for BRI
MACAU, June 12 - “The Report on the Belt and Road Infrastructure Development Index (2025)” and “The Report on Portuguese-speaking Countries’ Infrastructure Development Index and Macao’s Achievements in Belt and Road Initiative (2025)” were...

Unseasonal Torrential Rains Kill Two Children in Angola
(MENAFN) Unseasonal torrential rains battered Angola’s northern Uige province for three consecutive days, leaving at least two children dead and thousands without electricity, a local media outlet reported Wednesday. The rainfall, rare for the dry...

DR Congo Sees Decline in Ebola Cases: WHO
(MENAFN) The Ebola outbreak in southern Democratic Republic of Congo is exhibiting “signs of a notable decline in transmission,” the World Health Organization (WHO) reported Wednesday. In its latest situation update, the WHO Regional Office for...

AFRICA PPP 2025 UNVEILS EXPERT-LED MASTERCLASS AND POWERFUL LEADERS ACROSS ENERGY, TRANSPORT, WATER & INDUSTRIALISATION
Africa PPP Summit in Windhoek, 28–31 Oct 2025, opens with a Masterclass on turning pipelines into bankable projects with expert facilitators. WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA, October 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Africa PPP Infrastructure Finance, Investment...

Minister Ronald Lamola: Opening of Aziz Pahad Inaugural Annual Peace, Security and Human Rights Dialogue
Theme: Constitutionalism as the Foundation of Nation Building and Social Cohesion: A Reflection of 30 Years of Freedom, Equity and Justice in a Post Apartheid South Africa. Former President Thabo Mvuyelwa Mbeki and First Lady Mam Zanele Mbeki,...

Deputy Minister Andries Nel: Hand-over of remains and reburial of Mr Thabo Mosala at Menjini
The family of Thabo Mosala Mayor Motlalepula Stuurman and all councillors present Morena Sibi and all traditional leaders and members of the Traditional Council present Representatives of the Eastern Cape Government Officials of the Departments of...

Three Die as Blaze Sweeps Through Oil Platform in Angola
(MENAFN) Two of the oil platform workers who suffered severe burns in a fire off the coast of Angola have succumbed to their injuries, bringing the total number of fatalities to three, Angola's Ministry of Mineral Resources, Petroleum and Gas...

Governor Hochul Announces Western New York Winners of Downtown Revitalization Initiative and NY Forward Program
Governor Kathy Hochul today announced that the Village of Cattaraugus will receive $10 million in funding as the Western New York winner of the eighth round of the Downtown Revitalization Initiative, and the Villages of Westfield and Angola will...

Deputy Minister Narend Singh: Opening of Regional Dialogue for Member States of SADC and East African Community on update or revision of NBSAPs
Distinguished delegates, representatives from the Secretariat of the Convention of Biological Diversity, African Union Commission, the United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP), the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO),...

Fire breaks at Chevron oil platform off Angola coast
(MENAFN) A fire broke out early Tuesday morning on the Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform, operated by Chevron subsidiary Cabinda Gulf Oil Company Limited (CABGOC), off Angola's coast. The incident occurred around 3 a.m....

Angola to facilitates Direct Negotiations Between DRC Government and M23
HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, March 13, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Angola has announced a plan to facilitate direct negotiations between the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) government and the rebel group M23, in an effort to bring an end...

Ousted African President Gets Relocated to Angola
(MENAFN) Ousted Gabonese leader Ali Bongo and his immediate family have been freed from house arrest and flown to Angola, according to African Union (AU) Chairperson Joao Lourenco. The development took place shortly after Lourenço, who also serves...

Minister Barbara Creecy: World Bank Driving Inclusive Growth in South Africa Report launch
Minister of Finance, Honourable Enoch Godongwana, MP Senior Managing Director of the World Bank, Mr. Axel van Trotsenberg World Bank Country Director for South Africa, Ms. Satu Kahkonen Programme Director, Ladies and Gentlemen Inclusive and...

João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan
AZERBAIJAN, May 9 - On May 8, João Lourenço, President of the Republic of Angola, made a phone call to Ilham Aliyev, President of the Republic of Azerbaijan. During the conversation, the heads of state exchanged views on the development of...