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Tuberculosis outbreak ravages Angola's capital, Luanda
MENAFN
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March 25, 2025
(MENAFN) Luanda, Angola, is grappling with a severe tuberculosis outbreak, with 28,701 cases recorded in 2024 alone, according to a news agency. The alarming figures also reveal that 1,040 deaths have occurred within the same period. Fernando...
The 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation wants applications from Engineers and Innovators in Angola
EIN Presswire
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August 14, 2025
LONDON, UNITED KINGDOM, August 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- London, 14th August 2025: The Royal Academy of Engineering has launched its 2026 Africa Prize for Engineering Innovation with a special call out to engineers and innovators in Angola....
Scott Firsing provides insightful analysis on U.S.-Angolan relations ahead of President Biden's historic visit to Luanda
EIN Presswire
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November 26, 2024
Scott Firsing PhD offers his expert analysis and commentary on Angola's growing strategic importance in global politics ahead of Biden's December 02-04 visit. AUSTIN, TX, UNITED STATES, November 26, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In anticipation of...
MIT-Africa launches new collaboration with Angola
MIT Climate Portal - Massachusetts
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August 7, 2025
The MIT Center for International Studies announced the launch of a new pilot initiative with Angola, to be implemented through its MIT-Africa Program. The new initiative marks a significant collaboration between MIT-Africa, Sonangol (Angola’s...
Violent Protests Erupt in Angola Over Fuel Prices
MENAFN
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August 3, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 22 individuals, including a police officer, lost their lives and close to 200 others were wounded amid intense protests in Angola this week, sparked by a rise in fuel costs, according to Manuel Homem, the country’s interior...
Fuel rate increase ignites fatal protest in Angola
MENAFN
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August 2, 2025
(MENAFN) At least 22 people, including a police officer, have died and nearly 200 others were injured during violent protests in Angola sparked by a recent fuel price hike, Interior Minister Manuel Homem reported. Speaking at a government meeting...
Grand Lakes is present at the 40th edition of FILDA with launches and innovation
EIN Presswire
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July 23, 2025
A special edition of the event celebrates 50 years of the country's independence SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, July 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- As Angola celebrates its 50th anniversary of independence, Grand Lakes Veículos is participating...
Trade, Industry and Competition on South Africa–USA engagement
South African Government
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July 2, 2025
On Wednesday, 24 June 2025, on the sidelines of the United States of America–Africa Summit in Luanda, Angola, the Deputy Minister of Trade, Industry and Competition, Mr Zuko Godlimpi engaged with the Assistant United States Trade Representative...
African Union Vows Stronger Commitment to Sahel Security
MENAFN
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June 19, 2025
(MENAFN) The African Union (AU) is escalating its commitment to stabilizing the Sahel region by supporting counterterrorism measures and fostering development, declared Angolan Foreign Minister Tete Antonio on Tuesday after meeting Malian...
DRC Foreign Trade Minister Julien Paluku Launches U.S. Liaison to Support Congolese Diaspora Investment
EIN Presswire
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July 14, 2025
Create pathways for diaspora to integrate into the industrial value chain, access investment incentives, and receive support through structured programs. HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 14, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- In a bold move to...
Grand Lakes Wins VWCO Sustainability Award
EIN Presswire
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April 23, 2025
Company won the award for the second year in a row LUANDA, BRAZIL, April 23, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Grand Lakes Wins VWCO Sustainability Award Company won the award for the second year in a row Grand Lakes Veículos, a company belonging to...
Linyi products cultivate foundations for China-Africa trade hub in Angola
GlobeNewswire, Inc.
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July 9, 2025
LINYI, China, July 09, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- From July 4 to 6, the Linyi Trade City (Angola) High-Quality Products Fair 2025 took center stage at the Angola International Real Estate Trade Fair (FINI 2025). This marked another large-scale...
President Cyril Ramaphosa responds to US tariffs announcement
South African Government
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July 8, 2025
President Cyril Ramaphosa has noted the correspondence from President Donald Trump on the unilateral imposition of a 30% trade tariff against South Africa. The President has further noted that South Africa is one of a number of countries to have...
Angola Launches Groundbreaking Youth Employment Project
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN) The Angolan government has introduced an ambitious Youth Employment and Opportunities Project for 2025-2029, backed by a $250 million investment from the World Bank, aiming to generate 500,000 jobs for young people. The Cabinet Council...
Fire Breaks Out on BBLT Oil Platform
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(MENAFN) A fire broke out early on Tuesday morning at the Benguela Belize Lobito Tomboco (BBLT) offshore oil platform located off the coast of Angola, injuring 17 workers who were performing scheduled maintenance work, as reported by the country’s...
Fire breaks at Chevron oil platform off Angola coast
MENAFN
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May 22, 2025
(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....
Minister Julien Paluku Accelerates President Tshisekedi’s Vision through U.S.–DRC Mineral Partnership and AGOA Renewal
EIN Presswire
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July 4, 2025
HUNTERSVILLE, NC, UNITED STATES, July 4, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- H.E. Julien Paluku, the Minister of Foreign Trade of the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) is proud to submit this testimony for the Annual Review of the Eligibility of...
Grand Lakes professionals honored with VWCO 'High Performance Teams' Award
EIN Presswire
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June 2, 2025
Commercial and After-sales areas were contemplated SãO PAULO, SãO PAULO, BRAZIL, June 2, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- Two professionals from Grand Lakes Veículos, a company belonging to Adone Holding and official dealership of Volkswagen Caminhões...
“High-Level Training and Study Visit” for the regulators of the “Association of Lusophone Insurance Supervisors” (ASEL) has been successfully concluded
Macao Government News
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June 9, 2025
MACAU, June 9 - The two-week “High-Level Training and Study Visit Tour” for the regulators of the “Association of Lusophone Insurance Supervisors” has been successfully concluded recently, with 19 supervisors from six Portuguese-speaking countries...
Three Die as Blaze Sweeps Through Oil Platform in Angola
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(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...