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Ambassador Francisco da Cruz receives ECCAS representative
Angola Press Agency
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February 27, 2020
Luanda, ANGOLA, February 27 - The Angolan ambassador to Ethiopia, Francisco da Cruz, received last Wednesday in Addis- Ababa the representative of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) to the African Union (AU), Ahmed Achta, in...
Food Security strategy contingent on economic crisis
Angola Press Agency
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March 11, 2020
Malabo, ANGOLA, March 11 - The execution of National Strategy for Food and Nutritional Security in Angola, approved in 2009, is conditioned to the economic crisis, decrease in public investment and climate changes, said the leader of the National...
EU supports Angola in security of Gulf of Guinea
Angola Press Agency
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January 28, 2020
Luanda, ANGOLA, January 28 - The European Union (EU) reiterated last Monday, in Luanda, that it will continue to support Angola, both technically and financially, to strengthen security in the Gulf of Guinea., The guarantee was expressed by the...
Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) announces the organisation of a Round Table in Brazzaville to develop Roads and Transport Sector
African Press Organization
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January 16, 2020
Download logo The general secretariat of the Economic Community of Central African States (ECCAS) (http://www.CEEAC-ECCAS.org/), the governments of the Central African Republic, the Republic of Congo, the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and the...
João Marques: It’s Time to Negotiate for a Better Future for Africa’s Energy Industry (By João Marques)
African Press Organization
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November 25, 2019
By João Marques If you go to Amazon.com to purchase NJ Ayuk’s most recent book “Billions at Play: The Future of African Oil and Doing Deals”, which you absolutely should do, you will notice that besides his previous book, “Big Barrels: African Oil...
AU encourages Angola to reconcile conflict victims
Angola Press Agency
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December 6, 2019
Luanda, ANGOLA, December 6 - African Union representative in Angola Inocêncio Palma urged the Angolan government to keep working on the Commission for Reconciliation in Memory of Victims of Political Conflict that hit the country from 11 November...
Release of a unique publication on SDG 17 that promotes partnership to transform Africa and the world
African Press Organization
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September 25, 2019
An exclusive publication on the seventh Sustainable Development Goal, entitled “Goal 17 - Partnership: UNFPA's approach for transforming Africa and the world" will be published on 26 September in New York, during the 74th session of the United...
Ecobank Transnational Incorporated announces the appointment of Ayo Adepoju as Group Chief Financial Officer
African Press Organization
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August 5, 2019
Download logo Ecobank Transnational Incorporated, ETI (https://Ecobank.com), the Lomé-based parent company of the Ecobank Group, announces that Ayo Adepoju has been appointed as Group Chief Financial Officer, with immediate effect. As a member of...
Opinion Report on 2019 State Budget approved
Angola Press Agency
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May 16, 2019
ANGOLA, May 16 - Luanda -The Government approved Thursday the Opinion Report on revised 2019 State General Budget (OGE) that foresees a 8.40 percent reduction of the initial value, Angop has learnt., Commissions for Economy and Finance,...
Shareholders hear Ecobank set for long-term sustainable growth as they approve all resolutions at 31st Annual General Meeting (AGM) in Lomé, Togo
African Press Organization
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April 29, 2019
Download logo Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com) leads the way as technology changes the traditional bank model; Reaffirms commitment to corporate sustainability. Ecobank Transnational Incorporated (“Ecobank”), parent of the Ecobank Group, the leading...
Ecobank Academy and International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) join hands in an effort to boost effective and sustainable leadership capabilities
African Press Organization
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March 20, 2019
Ecobank (www.Ecobank.com) is proud to announce that its prestigious Ecobank Academy will be training 150 senior leaders of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) from 45 African countries this week to...
March 13 Telephonic Press Briefing on Obangame Express 2019
African Press Organization
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March 8, 2019
Download logo March 13 Briefing with U.S. Navy Captain Eric Conzen, Commodore of U.S. Military Sealift Command Europe and Africa and Exercise Director for Obangame Express 2019, and Nigerian Rear Admiral Obed Habila Ngalabak, The Flag Officer...
Head of State, CPLP analyze organizational challenges
Angola Press Agency
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December 21, 2018
Luanda, ANGOLA, December 21 - The Angolan head of State, João Lourenço, on Friday in Luanda received the executive secretary of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP), Maria do Carmo Silveira, at a meeting where the two officials...
Portuguese President ends visit to Angola
Angola Press Agency
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March 11, 2019
Luanda, ANGOLA, March 11 - The Portuguese President, Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa, met last Saturday, in Luanda, with the Angolan Head of State, João Lourenço, a gathering that served for the Portuguese statesman to bid farewell to the Angolan...
South and Central Asia: Remarks at the 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meeting
U.S. Department of State
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November 2, 2018
As Prepared for Delivery Madam Minister, Secretary General, distinguished delegates and guests, I am honored to convey to you the greetings of the Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and the United States’ appreciation to the Government of the Republic...
Foreign Minister in Addis Ababa for UA summit
Angola Press Agency
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February 9, 2019
Addis Ababa, ANGOLA, February 9 - Angolan Foreign Minister Manuel Augusto arrived Saturday in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to attend the 32nd Ordinary Summit of Heads of State and Government of the African Union (AU) on behalf of the President of the...
Ecobank Academy works to enhance Africa’s health systems through financial and leadership trainings
African Press Organization
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November 6, 2018
Ecobank Academy, a corporate university of the leading independent pan-African banking group in collaboration with Ecobank Foundation (EcobankFoundation.org), has launched an innovative development programme aimed at improving Africa’s health...
Unlocking Africa’s Earth Observation Potential at the 1st Global Monitoring for Environment and Security and Africa (GMES and Africa) Forum
African Press Organization
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November 20, 2018
The 1st Forum of the GMES and Africa (www.au.int/en/GMESAfrica) has kicked off in the Gabonese capital, Libreville. More than 400 delegates from Africa, Europe and other parts of the world have gathered to discuss new and innovative Earth...
Angolan head of State leaves Sal Island
Angola Press Agency
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July 19, 2018
ANGOLA, July 19 - Sal Island (Cabo Verde) - Angolan president João Lourenço left Thursday the Cabo Verde's Sal island after attending the 12th Summit of Heads of State and Government of Portuguese Speaking Countries Community(CPLP). , The Angolan...
Head of State back home
Angola Press Agency
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July 19, 2018
Luanda, ANGOLA, July 19 - The President of the Republic, João Lourenço, has already returned to the country after attending the 12th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Community of Portuguese-speaking Countries (CPLP) held in Sal...