Southern African countries collaborate on plans for climate research centre Mon 23 Apr 2012 Windhoek-based facility to open in August after South Africa, Angola, Botswana, Zambia and Namibia commit to project Sand dunes in Kunene, Namibia. Scientists believe... (photo: EC / EC) The Guardian African Angola Climate Photos Research Wikipedia: Angola |
EU may send observers for Angola poll Thu 19 Apr 2012 Luanda - The European Union may send observers to monitor Angola's election later this year, but it would be a smaller mission than the one sent for a 2008 ballot,... (photo: EC / EC) Independent online (SA) Angola EUrope Election Luanda Photos Wikipedia: Angola |
Guinea-Bissau Junta In Power Pact Mon 16 Apr 2012 Military forces that staged last week's coup in Guinea-Bissau are to set up a transitional body with some opposition parties to run the West African state. The move... (photo: AP / Schalk van Zuydam) Graphic Africa Military Photos Politics Wikipedia: Guinea-Bissau |
In Angola, UN chief launches annual polio eradication drive Mon 27 Feb 2012 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon. UN Photo/Mark Garten27 February 2012 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon today launched a national polio vaccination campaign in Angola, where... (photo: UN / Evan Schneider) United Nations Angola Photos Polio UN W. Africa Wikipedia: Angola |
Ban to visit United Kingdom, Zambia and Angola next week Sat 18 Feb 2012 UN Photo/Eskinder Debebe17 February 2012 Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon will next week start a three-nation trip that will take him to the United Kingdom, where he will... (photo: UN / Victoria Hazou) United Nations Africa Angola Photos Un Wikipedia: Zambia Zambia |
African Cup Could Be Full of Surprises Sat 21 Jan 2012 The 2012 Africa Cup of Nations kicks off this weekend in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea in a peaceful atmosphere, thankfully. Nothing beats having a team getting attacked by... (photo: AP / hemba Hadebe) Real Clear Politics Africa African Cup Football Photos Wikipedia: 2012 Africa Cup of Nations |
Why Is This Soccer Star Moving to Angola? Sun 15 Jan 2012 By GABRIELE MARCOTTI It's not a mystery why Rivaldo, FIFA's 1999 World Player of the Year, is still playing soccer a few months shy of his 40th birthday. As long as you... (photo: AP) Wall Street Journal Angola Photos Soccer Sportstar Wikipedia: Rivaldo |
Saturday's gossip column - transfers and rumours Sat 14 Jan 2012 TRANSFER GOSSIP Tottenham are battling to keep Jermain Defoe after the striker complained about a lack of playing opportunities.... (photo: Creative Commons / Werner100359) BBC News Football Photos Soccer Tottenham Wikipedia: Harry Redknapp |
Nigeria coach Stephen Keshi plays down hype around his new team Thu 12 Jan 2012 Stephen Keshi says that the squad based around local players is not yet ripe and that fans should give it time as the NFF pledges greater support for the coach Sign up... (photo: AP / Darko Bandic) Goal Africa Photos Soccer Sport Wikipedia: Nigeria national football team |
"Whole generation" at risk due to youth unemployment, EU warns Tue 20 Dec 2011 Brussels - The European Union's executive sounded the alarm on Tuesday about the difficulties young people in the bloc face in finding a job, as its commissioner for... (photo: EC / EC) m&c Brussels People Photos Wikipedia: Economy of the European Union Youth eu |
2012 Afcon Qualifying Round-Up: Angola confirm Nations Cup ticket, Zambia hold Libya to qualify Sat 8 Oct 2011 This weekend African Cup of Nations qualifying comes to a conclusion with the final matchday to determine the 16 contenders who will be in Gabon and Equatorial Guinea... (photo: AP / ALASTAIR GRANT) Goal Angola Libya Photos Soccer Wikipedia: Manucho |
Iran to support current oil output ceiling: OPEC President Tue 4 Oct 2011 Tehran, Oct 4, IRNA – Iran will support current oil production ceiling in the next OPEC summit, OPEC President Rostam Ghasemi said on Tuesday. The next OPEC summit will... (photo: Public Domain / de:Benutzer:Priwo) Irna Industry Iran Opec Photos Wikipedia: OPEC |
Gas Prices Continue To Fall Mon 3 Oct 2011 National gas prices continue to fall because of more evidence of a weakening economy and increased stability of international oil sources. The national average gas price... (photo: AP / Paul Sakuma) The Miami Herald Economy Gas Makets Photos Prices |
Africa Cup of Nations host announcement soon Tue 27 Sep 2011 South Africa will host the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations replacing Libya, with the official statement confirming the news expected to be released before the end of the week.... (photo: WN / Ahmed Deeb) Independent online (SA) Africa Libya Photos Wikipedia: Africa Cup of Nations sport |
Africa's new five-country reserve could offer months-long safari Thu 22 Sep 2011 It's not your average park. Entering from the west in Angola it would conservatively take you more than a month of continual driving to come out the other side in eastern... (photo: WN / Sayali Santosh Kadam) NZ Herald Africa Angola Photos Safari Tourism Wikipedia: Safari |
Adebayor still bears the scars from Togo tragedy Sun 18 Sep 2011 Emmanuel Adebayor wants to be loved. That makes it hard to explain his decision to join Tottenham Hotspur, whose supporters have abused him for scoring against them... (photo: AP / TPA via APTN) The Independent Attack Cabinda Photos Premier League Togo Wikipedia: Togo national football team attack |
Lopes Lands Miss Universe Crown For Angola Tue 13 Sep 2011 Angolan beauty Leila Lopes was crowned Miss Universe in Sao Paolo, Brazil on Monday night. The 25 year old beat out 88 competitors to become one of only a few black women... (photo: AP / Andre Penner) IMDb Angola Brazil Miss Universe Photos Wikipedia: Miss Universe 2011 Women |
Leila Lopes of Angola is crowned Miss Universe Tue 13 Sep 2011 SAO PAULO - Leila Lopes from Angola was crowned Miss Universe Monday night, smoothly handling an interview question about what physical trait she would change if she... (photo: AP / Andre Penner) The Wichita Eagle Angola Entertainment Photos Wikipedia: Miss Universe 2011 Woman |
Merkel tells Africa to solve its own problems Thu 14 Jul 2011 Abuja - Africa should solve its own conflicts and stop relying on outside military aid, German Chancellor Angela Merkel made clear on her trip taking in the three... (photo: AP / Eckehard Schulz) m&c Africa Germany Merkel Photos Wikipedia: Angela Merkel |
Most expensive cities for expats: cost breakdown Wed 13 Jul 2011 How much monthly rent, cinema tickets and newspapers are for expats in the world's most expensive cities. Apartments in Hong Kong cost on average £3,584 a month to... (photo: Creative Commons) The Daily Telegraph Business Cities List of most expensive cities for expatriate employees Money Photos |