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Angola's oil only benefits elite, says Abel Chivukuvuku
15/05/2013 - African news explained

Angola's oil only benefits elite, says Abel Chivukuvuku

Angola, which is an OPEC member, is well-known as Africa's second oil producer after Nigeria. Its oil is helping power its post-war economic boom. But opposition figure, Abel ...

10/04/2013

African press review 10 April 2013

Uhuru Kenyatta’s swearing-in ceremony is the main topic in many African newspapers today, as the new Kenyan president took the reins of power with a pledge for an all-inclusive ...

Angolan big money moves into Portuguese media
31/03/2013 - International media

Angolan big money moves into Portuguese media

Jean-Pierre Marthoz, senior adviser to the Committee to Protect Journalists, discusses the embarrassing takeover of the Portuguese press by Angolan government-backed tycoons.

Angolan Pentecostal church sanctioned after New Year stampede tragedy
04/02/2013 - African news explained

Angolan Pentecostal church sanctioned after New Year stampede tragedy

Angola's government has suspended a Pentecostal church from conducting any activities for 60 days.

28/01/2013 - Report: Africa Cup of Nations 2013

Jubilant Cape Verde ensure quarter final place in first Africa Cup of Nations

Five things we learned from Day 9 at the Africa Cup of Nations.

24/01/2013 - Report: Africa Cup of Nations 2013

South Africa's backs take the strain against Angola Cat CAN

Five things we learned from day five at the Africa Cup of Nations.

20/01/2013 - Report: Africa Cup of Nations 2013

Five things we learned on day 1 of the Africa Cup of Nations

The 2013 Africa Cup of Nations is well and truly underway. RFI's Paul Myers reflects on the first day's action.

Foreign companies to invest in Africa's conflict zones
03/12/2012 - African news explained

Foreign companies to invest in Africa's conflict zones

A growing number of foreign companies are investing in Africa - and not only in its blue-chip corporations.

Angola's President set for landslide win
05/09/2012 - African news explained

Angola's President set for landslide win

Angola's electoral commission says final results from last week's elections will be released by the end of the week.

Angola's post-war generations goes to the polls
31/08/2012 - African news explained

Angola's post-war generations goes to the polls

Angolans go to the polls today in the second general election since the end of the country's long civil war. The party that wins will authomatically see its leader made president.

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