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[[{"value":"The minister of Foreign Affairs and National Community Abroad, Ahmed Attaf, received Tuesday a phone call from the executive director of the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNDOC) and director-general of the United Nations Office at Vienna (UNOV), Ghada Waly. The phone conversation focused on cooperation between Algeria and this UN agency. The two officials welcomed the implementation of the agreed cooperation programmes. They underlined Algeria's efforts in […]

[[{"value":"African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) is pleased to announce its collaborative effort with the Grand Africa Initiative (GAIN) through a grant aimed at facilitating the training of 300 young African entrepreneurs. The training program will focus on entrepreneurship and intra-African trade and is set to commence in March 2024. The GAIN-Afreximbank Masterclass on Entrepreneurship and Intra-African Trade has been meticulously designed to equip young African entrepreneurs from various regions of […]

[[{"value":"Health is a fundamental and universal right, and disease prevention is a global priority. In Angola, as in other countries, non-communicable diseases (NCDs) represent a growing challenge for health systems and the well-being of the population. The World Health Organization includes chronic lung diseases, cancer, diabetes, and cardiovascular diseases in the group of non-communicable diseases. These diseases have become an increasingly heavy burden worldwide, collectively accounting for 74% of all […]

[[{"value":"National Assembly (NA) Speaker, Ms Nosiviwe Mapisa-Nqakula implored representatives of world parliaments to use their influence to defend democracy and promote gender mainstreaming, particularly in economic development. Speaker Mapisa-Nqakula was addressing a moderated debate during a parliamentary event that was organised by the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) and the United Nations Entity for Gender Equality and the Empowerment of Women (UN-Women), under the theme, “Gender-sensitive parliaments: Advancing gender equality to end poverty”. […]

[[{"value":"Angola’s premier event for the oil and gas sector - the Angola Oil&Gas (AOG) conference and exhibition (https://apo-opa.co/4945xwG) - unites the country’s government and energy companies with global operators and investors. Building on the momentum and success of previous editions, AOG 2024 promises the best edition yet, offering unparalleled opportunities for financiers, project developers, international operators and service partners. As a result of the AOG’s ability to unite Angolan and […]

[[{"value":"Choosing a domain name for a small business requires careful consideration, as it is often the first thing people see about your business. The domain name of a business is often considered a piece of real estate on the internet, or your business home on the web. It is core to the digital presence of your business. GoDaddy shares eight tips to help select a domain name that is right […]

[[{"value":"Canon Inc. (www.Canon-CNA.com) announced today that all of the power used in FY2023 was converted to renewable energy at five locations among four manufacturing companies—Canon Suzhou Inc., Canon Vietnam Co., Ltd. (Thang Long Factory and Tien Son Factory), Canon Hi-Tech Thailand Ltd. (Ayutthaya Factory), and Canon Prachinburi Thailand Ltd.—which produce the mainstay products of its printing business such as office multifunctional devices, home inkjet printers, and large-format inkjet printers. Canon […]

[[{"value":"The World Bank's Board of Executive Directors has approved a $92.71 million financing for The Gambia Resilience, Inclusion, Skills, and Equity Project (The Gambia RISE Project), with $80.45 million from the International Development Association including $20.00 million from the Crisis Response Window Early Response Financing, and an additional $12.26 million in co-financing from the Global Partnership for Education. The five-year, multi-sectoral project aims to improve how The Gambia builds, protects, […]

The National Assembly (NA) today, during its hybrid plenary, passed the Electoral Matters Amendment Bill. The Bill seeks to amend the Political Party Funding Act of 2018. Among its key objectives is to align various pieces of legislation with the Electoral Amendment Act of 2023, which enables independent candidates to contest elections for seats in the National Assembly and provincial legislatures. The Bill further seeks to regulate the private and […]