- The President of Guinea-Bissau, Malam Bacai Sanha, is since Wednesday in Luanda, where he was in search of economic and diplomatic support to resolve the current institutional crisis in their country. Upon his arrival in Luanda, the head of state Guinea Bissau kings justified the reasons for his view of the brother country, "came to have a conversation with my older brother José Eduardo dos Santos, to review the status of cooperation between two countries and to talk about other issues". The leader also made clear they expect to find in Angola "all the diplomatic support, moral and economic need." Regarding the situation in his country, President Sanhá said that it…

Angola is reported to have offered 50,000 euros monthly to former Zambia national team coach Herve Renard. AfricaNews reporter said the Frenchman has been given a two-year contract. Renard hinted of Angola's chance but failed to confirm the news on a South African radio on Wednesday. - Meanwhile, Renard has paid tribute to Zambia for providing a steppingstone in his coaching career, according to the Post Online. Renard revealed he was considering two options in Mali or Angola after turning down an offer to join the Cote d’Ivoire technical bench as Sven Goran Erikkson’s assistant. In a telephone interview from South Africa yesterday, Renard said he was grateful that Zam…

- Present in the Angolan market since 2004, the South Korean company, Samsung has recently presented to the Angolan market its most recent post, a full line of appliances and other devices. During the presentation was made by the Strategic Director of the group, John Jeon, stressed that the press was made an investment of far invested about $ 14 million, but in a phased manner. 7 million around the time of CAN and the other seven million in the process of launching your campaign. Under the assurances given by the same director, Samsung's entry into the Angolan market is focused on, make a difference in relation to competition "also intend to educate the consumer Angola. The eco…

Having being eliminated from the African Cup of Nations in their own backyard by a depleted Black Stars, Angolan fans are hoping the Pharaohs of Egypt would revenge for them in today's final. - AfricaNews reporter said that most Angolans see the six-time African champions as a better side than the four-time champions from West Africa. Ghana and Egypt are set to play in the final of the 27th edition of the African Cup of Nations in the capital Luanda later today. Mateus Fernando, a bar man told africanews.com that he has a lot of trust in the Egyptians because of their strength. “If you look at the performances of the two teams it is obvious that the Pharaohs are on top and…

- After the defeat of the Angolan youth team against Ghana, for many Angolans, that was the end of the competition of the African Cup of Nations. This Sunday the stage 11th of November will host the final between the selection of Egypt, reigning champions and the Selection of world champion Under 20, Ghana. With only two questions, inquires some lovers of the football in the city of Luena, Moxico province, of Angola: For you what is the team that will win the competition? What are the reasons that make it a favorite? The favoritism of the popular lies fully in the selection of Egypt. They claim there is no bitterness because of the Black Star Angola push out the competition but because th…

- A Assembleia Nacional de Angola escolheu 21 dias para a votação final do texto que irá ditar a futura Constituição do país. O projecto de nova Constituição foi elaborada por uma equipe de 60 membros de partidos políticos, um período de oito meses. Tinha um total de dezessete etapas, que começou com as eleições parlamentares e culminou com a aprovação final global da nova Constituição. Por sua vez, o líder do grupo parlamentar da UNITA, maior partido da oposição em Angola, Alda Sachiambo disse que este caso não seguiu a metodologia acordada em sede de comissão constitucional. "Esta falha levou uma aceleração das etapas impedindo a participação de todos os deputados. Estas palav…

- Com um empate contra a seleção da Angola Argélia é, assim, na vanguarda do Grupo A e se classificou para as quartas-finais do Campeonato Africano das Nações. Objectivo satisfazer a opinião do elenco. " Com um grande golpe no The Game em primeiro lugar, com a selecção do Mali, onde ganhou um empate com sabor de derrota, Angola aprendeu e trabalhou sobre as formas de reverter o resultado a seu favor. Venceu o jogo com o Malawi, onde venceu por 2-0 e agora com a Argélia. Com este qualifcação a seleção da equipe nacional faz a história, pela primeira vez, chegando ao final da primeira fase e em primeiro lugar no Campeonato Africano das Nações. Looking at The Game chamado Angola, analis…

- The Angolan coach, Manuel Jose, reiterated today in a press conference, the lack of options to form a solid group and competitive pace than expected, competing in the 27th edition of the African Cup of Nations Angola 2010-Orange. José Manuel explained that the lack of competitive rhythm affects some players, for not having a club and others do not use frequently. "At the meeting with Mali, some players complained of being physically tired, and it is normal because these athletes, as is the case of Rui Marques, came from a long stop. Could replace it, but we have players with the same quality, "he said. Angolan coach added that despite the autonomy to choose the 23 players…

- The lack of detention centers for the collection of minors who commit serious crimes such as murder is concerned the President of the Supreme Court, Cristiano André. The prosecutor expressed concern that the news agency Angola Press (ANGOP) at the end of a visit to the observation center and the headquarters of the Minors Court in Luanda. Cristiano André said he has no information on the existence of a center of its kind in the country and that alone is very serious reason for them to look at the issue seriously. In his view, the action of the trial of minors has failed to result which makes virtually useless all the work that has been done so far. To have this result, he noted, all…

- Weeks, days and hours before the opening match between Angola and Mali, the Angolan public deposited their credit selection. The expectation of a brilliant game and the victory of the selection was great, but until the twelve final minutes of the game the result came as a bucket of cold water to the fans 4-4. Once the first 11 hours of the day, the phones were received messages saddest demonstrating the dismay of fans. "This tie has more taste of defeat," said Fernando Quitumba discouraged. The young man with friends prepared a strong crowd and warm for the national team were very optimistic about the performance of the selection. The disappointment of the fans was the…

- The National Children Institute (INAC), has recently launched in Angola in Benguela Campaign which aims to protect children during the African Cup of Nations which start this Sunday in Angola. In the recently completed, National Meeting on the Situation of child trafficking in Angola, in order to be taken severe measures in ways to prevent this action grows with the CAN where the influx of foreigners will be more pronounced, the director of INAC, Eufrazina Maiato recognized the existence of this practice in Angola. "Although there are no organized networks identified, should serve as a warning to the need for heightened vigilance" he said. And it goes far in s approach adding…

- A seleção de Togo foi assaltado na sexta-feira na cidade de Cabinda, que irá hospedar as equipes da série C da CAN. O Comitê Organizador do CAN (COCAN), já se pronunciou sobre o assunto, assegurando que mesmo este é "um ato de terrorismo" "Um monte de gente descontente com este evento e querem manchar o nome de Angola", disse o ministro da Juventude e Desportos Gonçalves Muandumba, dependendo do sucesso com a seleção de Togo para o país. A seleção de Togo, que vieram ao país por via terrestre, através da vizinha República Democrática do Congo, viu seu ônibus abordado por elementos desconhecidos que estavam armados. Além de saquear os bens dos atletas, os elementos de…

Angola is to use the first quarter of 2010 to adopt a new constitution for the country, announced the president of the National Assembly, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos. - Political parties with representatives in parliament are studying the proposed constitution and would present their evaluation in due course. The Open Society Organization is helping the National Front for the Liberation of Angola (FNLA) to examine their proposal to be presented to the Assembly. When the new constitution is approved, Angola will have a new structure of its executive which is more suitable for the demands of the current times. The ruling MPLA party presented a draft charter that keeps the pr…

- Nos últimos anos, as reservas de diamantes foram escassos no país, um cenário que tem se agravado devido à atividade de mineração ativa que ocorre nas regiões de exploração de diamantes, o Norte e Lunda Sul. Esta preocupação foi manifestada pelo presidente da administração do Empresa Nacional de Diamantes de Angola (ENDIAMA), Antonio Carlos Sumbul. According to the same, this is already receive a better treatment in their actual size by the Angolan authorities and the DRC, due to the direct involvement of Congolese citizens exploring diamonds in Angola. The province of Lunda Norte, has a border of 770 kilometers with the DRC, including 650 land and 120 kilometers of river border, is the…