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Agreements reflect cooperation with Portugal – President
Angolan Head of State João Lourenço stressed Monday the importance of the legal instruments signed in Luanda between Angola and Portugal, adding that the move reflects the level of relations between the two countries.The two Governments signed Monday 1…
EU reiterates commitment to strengthening Nigeria’s democracy
The European Union (EU) has reiterated its commitment to strengthen Nigeria’s democracy as well as to promote inclusiveness in governance.Ms Olawumi Laolu, the EU’s Programme Manager for Democracy and Rule of Law, said this in a statement at the end of…
NASS leadership: Senator-elect advocates constitutional provisions for principal officers’ elections
Senator-elect, Suleiman Kawu (NNPP-Kano), has urged politicians not to undermine 1999 Constitution in the elections of principal officers of the 10th National Assembly.Kawu said at a news conference in Abuja on Monday, that it was important for modern …
Angola’s presence in Turkey reflects bilateral cooperation – official
Angola’s participation in the inauguration ceremony of the re-elected President of Turkey Recep Erdogan “reflects the good level” of political-diplomatic relations between the two countries.Both countries relationship was stressed by the State Secretar…
ICGLR leaders meet behind closed doors
After the officially opening ceremony of the Extraordinary Summit of the International Conference on the Great Lakes Region (ICGLR), the organisation’s leaders met behind closed doors, with focus on the peace process, stability and security in eastern …
Angola and Sudan evaluate bilateral cooperation
Angola and Sudan assessed, in Luanda, the level of bilateral cooperation, with emphasis on political and diplomatic issues, in addition to issues linked to peace and security on the African continent.The approach took place on Thursday, during a courte…
President denies alleged political persecution in fight against corruption
Angolan head of State João Lourenço denied alleged political persecution, as part of the ongoing fight against corruption in the country, since September 2017.The President João Lourenço reacted during an exclusive interview with Jornal Expresso and Ag…
Violent protests break out in Senegal after opposition leader Sonko sentenced to prison
Riots broke out in Senegal’s capital Dakar on Thursday after a court sentenced a leading opposition politician, Ousmane Sonko, to two years in jail for corrupting youth, undermining his chances of running for president next year.Source: France24.com
‘Hugely politically charged’ case against Sonko: ‘Prospect of next year’s election’ hangs in balance
Senegal opposition leader Ousmane Sonko was convicted of corrupting youth and sentenced to two years inn prison, but acquitted on charges of raping a woman who worked at a massage parlor and making death threats against her. Sonko placed third in Seneg…
Angola stresses the deal on green hydrogen production
The agreement providing for the installation of a green hydrogen production plant in the country was highlighted by the Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs, Esmeralda Mendonça.The deal is part of the Angolan-German partnership in the field of energy…