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This Angola page features news of the economic, political, military and humanitarian situations, actions of civil society, the opinions of Angolans, and news of the international advocacy/solidarity network. The articles below are the most recent additions to the Angola category of Africa InfoServ. To read the article, click on its title. To see more Angola articles or to search a particular topic, click on Africa Archive.

Articles marked with a magnifying glass ( Longer, analytical article. ) are longer, more analytical pieces.

In addition to these articles, there are three special features on Angola at the bottom of this page:
(1) A description of Update Angola (1994-2005) and how to find back issues in the research archive.
(2) Links to four excellent Image Collections on Angola.
(3) A Map of Angola, showing provincial boundaries and major ethnic groups.

1. Longer, analytical article. UNICER: Brewing corruption in Angola
Author: Rafael Marques de Morais Date Written: 18 February 2010
Primary Category: Angola Document Origin: Maka : Anti-Corruption watchdog
Secondary Category: Economic Justice Source URL: http://makaangola.com
Key Words: Angola, UNICER, corruption, beer, profiteering,

Summary & Comment: "This updated article looks at the case of UNICER, the main beverage manufacturer in Portugal. The multinationals in the drinks sector have developed a keen interest in the Angolan market, which is the third biggest beer consumer in Africa. Foreign investors seeking a way into Angolan markets need to follow two fundamental rules. The first inv . . . [expand]
2. Longer, analytical article. MPLA Ltd
Author: Rafael Marques de Morais Date Written: 4 February 2010
Primary Category: Angola Document Origin: author
Secondary Category: Economic Justice Source URL: http://makaangola.com
Key Words: Angola, MPLA,

Summary & Comment: "In this investigation, I deal with the transfer of state assets to the MPLA’s private businesses through a company called GEFI (Sociedade de Gestão e Participações Financeiras / Management and Business Participation Company), and the consequences of its involvement in such money-making activities GEFI’s current business portfolio includes par . . . [expand]
3. Angolans in Toronto organise charity dinner to help Haitians
Author: Angola Press, Luanda Date Written: 1 February 2010
Primary Category: Angola Document Origin: Angola Press
Secondary Category: -none- Source URL:
Key Words: Angolans, Toronto, charity dinner, Haitians,

Summary & Comment: Yolanda Santos organized a dinner in Toronto that raised funds to support victims of the earthquake that hit Haiti on 12 January 2010. DN
4. Longer, analytical article. AI urges member states to participate in the Universal Periodic Review of Angola
Author: Amnesty International Date Written: 29 January 2010
Primary Category: Angola Document Origin: Amnesty International , London
Secondary Category: Human Rights Source URL: http://www.amnesty.org
Key Words: Angola, human rights, freedom of expression, secure housing, death penalty

Summary & Comment: (Excerpts)"The Universal Periodic Review of the UN Human Rights Council process provides an opportunity to review the human rights record of all UN Member States every four years. Amnesty International urges Member States to make the following recommendations to the Angolan government during the UPR: -Ratify all outstanding human rights treati . . . [expand]
5. Blow for region as Angola bows out of Africa Cup
Author: Mqondisi Dube, Mbalane Date Written: 26 January 2010
Primary Category: Angola Document Origin: Mmegi, Botswana
Secondary Category: Southern Region Source URL:
Key Words: Angola, southern Africa, Africa Cup of Nations, soccer,

Summary & Comment: Angola has been eliminated, and only Zambia from Southern Africa countries remains in search of the Africa Cup. JK
6. New Constitution takes effect after Presidential promulgation
Author: ANGOP, Luanda Date Written: 22 January 2010
Primary Category: Angola Document Origin: Angola Press Agency
Secondary Category: -none- Source URL: http://www.angolapress-angop.ao
Key Words: Constitution court, , promulgation, Dos Santos, de Sousa

Summary & Comment: "The new Constitution was approved Jan 21st, with 186 votes in favour, two abstentions, and none against. According to Bornito de Sousa who was addressing a press conference held at Palace Congresses Hall, after its approval the Constitution shall be submitted to the Constitutional Court for analysis and be promulgated by the President unless . . . [expand]
7. Angola, Cabinda: Priest and two lawyers arrested
Author: Rui Correia (& Portico, Portugal Date Written: 18 January 2010
Primary Category: Angola Document Origin: Rui Correia & Amnesty International
Secondary Category: -none- Source URL: http://www.amnesty.org
Key Words: Angola, Cabinda, Tati, Nombo, Luemba, self-determination, arrest, lawyers, priest,

Summary & Comment: Publico newspaper in Portugal has reported that two lawyers and a priest have been detained in Cabinda. All three are known for their open views on Cabindan self-determination. This may well be government response to the prominence given the Cabindan resistance by the FLEC attack on the Togolese Football team last week, as it was on its way to play . . . [expand]



Update Angola

Update Angola was a monthly review and analysis of political, economic, social and humanitarian developments in Angola. It was published several times per year between 1994 and 2000, and all issues are available on the Africafiles research Archive, by entering Update Angola in the search engine . It was superseded by the growing electronic coverage in this Africa InfoServ Angola section. Many of the articles posted are also e-mailed out, so if you wish to receive them by e-mail, sign up for InfoServ and tick "Angola" (see: www.africafiles.org/memberform.asp).


Photo Collections

Luanda Flooding: Unusual and torrential rains in Luanda in January of 2007 caused floods which  carried away soil, houses, and the uncollected garbage of many barrios.

Luanda Demolitions: The crimes of the Angolan Government against the people of Cambamba I and II in Luanda, where police destroyed many homes.

Stories for Trees: Photographs and captions by Margrit Coppé, who worked in Angola for the Canadian NGO 'Development Workshop' from February 2000 to July 2002.

Aftermath of War: Angola in Pictures: Photographs by Paul Geoffrey, courtesy of Action by Churches Together (ACT).


Map of Angola

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