Everything you need to know about Angola: news, reviews, in-depth analysis, opinion and more
One of Africa's Major Oil and Diamond Producers, Angola is also one of the world's Poorest Countries
Angola is a country in south- central Africa is the second-largest petroleum and diamond producer in sub-Saharan Africa. Angola was a Portuguese colony from the 16th century to 1975 and after gaining its independence from imperial power the civil war engulfed the whole country. A decade long of civil war was ended in 1999 after peace treaty between political parties and rebel groups along with the intervention of United Nation Peacekeeping Forces.
Angola faces the problem of rebuilding its infrastructure, retrieving weapons from its heavily armed civilian population and resettling of thousands of refugees who fled from civil fighting. Landmines and blocked roads have cut off large parts of the country and remain a hurdle in development programs. Many Angolans rely on food aid from UN Agencies.
Much of Angola’s crude oil reserve lies in Cabinda province, where a decades-long separatist conflict are still going on. The government has sent thousands of troops to subdue the rebellion in that region but it remains a Herculean task for UN Agencies and newly elected government.
Angola Profile: Overview of Facts and Figures:
Geographical Information on Angola:
Angola lies on the Atlantic coast of southwestern Africa. It is small northern province of Cabinda that is separated from the rest of the country by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Congo River. Angola’s has narrow coastal plain and it’s a densely populated region of Angola. It has high plateau with rain forests in the north and dry savanna in the south.
Angola has a tropical climate, with a dry season that lasts from September to April. The cool Benguela Current offshore moderates the temperatures of the coastal region and reduces the precipitation. Annual rainfall varies from 330mm to 50 mm.
Culture, Cuisine and Tradition of Angola:
Portuguese influence can be seen on the tribal culture of Angola. The Angolan culture is tribal culture and known as ‘Bantu Culture’. The imperialistic impact can be seen on the age-old culture of Bantu in Angola.
Angola has been a Portuguese colony for over 500 years. This has influenced Angolan Cuisine greatly. The Portuguese had given spices and techniques for marinating and roasting of traditional Angolan foods. With these influences the Cuisine of Angola produced new interesting recipes. The ingredients used in the coast of the country are a little different from the interiors. Since the country has various regions so one can find various Ethnic Cuisine in Angola. These different ethnic cultures of food preparation have given rise to various regional flavors of Angolan foods.
Tourist Attractions of Angola:
Angola is among the most visited tourist destinations in Africa. According to the Washington Post “Angola is a giant jigsaw puzzle of different climates, landscapes, cultures and colors.” Angola tourism destination is par excellence due to the rich traditional culture, glorified by beautiful beaches and a wild, mountainous interior. Angola is a beautiful place where one can witness nature’s beauty at its best. It’s place where wild nature provides wide range flora and fauna and can give close glimpses of nature by wandering in any of the wild life sanctuaries.
Major Sight-seeing Places in Angola include:
New Delhi, May 21 (IANS) Increasing numbers of African students are keen to study in Indian universities, with a steep rise in African researchers seeking science and technology fellowships in this country, officials said Tuesday.
Gaborone (Bostwana), May 8 (IANS) Botswana's national team coach Stanley Tshosane says he is aiming for glory at the Confederation of Southern Africa Football Association's (COSAFA) regional tournament to be hosted by Zambia from July 6-20.
Dubai, April 24 (IANS/WAM) Bill Gates, co-chair of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation and chairman of Microsoft Corporation, is on a visit to Dubai.
Thiruvananthapuram, April 10 (IANS) Technopark headquartered IBS has entered into a multi-million dollar, 10-year contract with Chevron for implementing its 'Ilogistics solution suite' in the company's 29 countries in five continents.
Kampala, April 9 (IANS) The Federation of Uganda Football Associations (FUFA) sacked the coach of their national team, Bobby Williamson.
Panaji, April 4 (IANS) There will be no Commonwealth Games (CWG) like "confusion" in raising infrastructure for the Portuguese Commonwealth Games scheduled to start in Goa in November this year, Sports Minister Ramesh Tawadkar said Thursday.
Panaji, March 21 (IANS) A game of football will open the 2013 Lusofonia Games in Goa, which will be thrown open in November this year.
Luanda, March 20 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Angola have held talks over strengthening bilateral relations.
Johannesburg, March 9 (IANS) Cameroonian Issa Hayatou will be re-elected unopposed in Morocco Sunday for a final four-year term as the Confederation of African Football (CAF) president.
Washington, Mar 5 (ANI): China has overtaken the US as the world's largest net importer of oil, a report has said.
New York, Ma Mar 1 (IANS) Efforts are on at the UN to integrate humanitarian assistance into the international military campaign against opponents of Somalia's government that will further threaten the safe delivery of impartial aid to Somalis, Medecins Sans Frontieres (MSF) said.
Luanda, Jan 30 (IANS) Angola's Reserve Bank has launched a new family of banknotes and coins.
Moscow, Jan 29 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Two-thirds of the world's nations lack the tools to counter corruption in their defence sectors, says a survey by anti-corruption watchdog Transparency International.
New Delhi, Jan 27 (IANS) India has 13 million people who have been cured of leprosy, but they still find it hard to get a job due to the stigma attached to the disease. This, despite the government making provisions for their employment, health experts and activists say.
Durban, Jan 24 (IANS) Morocco forced Cape Verde to a 1-1 draw in their second Group A match at the Africa Cup of Nations (AFCON) here.
Luanda, Jan 23 (IANS) A new set of Angolan kwanza notes will be circulated in the first half of 2013 as part of the efforts to spur economic growth of the African country, the official news agency Angop reported Tuesday.
New Delhi, Jan 20 (IANS) India has stepped up vigilance at its borders to prevent the re-entry of polio from Pakistan as it aims to continue its two-year run free from the paralytic disease.
Rio de Janeiro, Jan 17 (IANS) Former FIFA world player of the year Rivaldo has signed a one-year deal with Brazil's Sao Caetano, the Serie B club said.
London, Dec.23 (ANI): Togo and Tottenham Hotspur striker Emmanuel Adebayor has revealed the real reason why he will miss the African Nations Cup.
Washington, Dec. 20 (ANI): Miss USA Olivia Culpo has been crowned Miss Universe 2012 at a gala event held at the Planet Hollywood casino, Las Vegas, Nevada.
Las Vegas, Dec 20 (IANS) American Olivia Culpo was crowned Miss Universe 2012 at a gala ceremony Wednesday.
Las Vegas, Dec 20 (IANS) Shilpa Singh, India's official contestant at the Miss Universe 2012, has entered the top 16 at the international beauty pageant.
Islamabad, Nov. 27 (ANI): Pakistan is not a good place to be born in 2013, revealed a recent survey, after it landed among the bottom five countries, ranking 75 among 80 countries.
Panaji, Nov 14 (IANS) Cashew, which is distilled to make popular Goan drink feni, also has the power to revitalise the state's pits left barren by excessive mining, say agriculturists and scientists.
Panaji, Nov 10 (IANS) The Portuguese Commonwealth Games due in Goa a year from now seem to be going the way the preparations for the 2010 New Delhi Commonwealth Games went - at least as far as controversy is concerned.
Abu Dhabi, Nov 7 (IANS/WAM) The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Angola have discussed bilateral relations and ways to further strengthen them.
Rio De Janeiro, Nov 5 (IANS) Former Brazil football star Rivaldo has given the strongest indication that his decorated 21-year professional career is over after quitting Angolan club Kabuscorp.
Rio de Janeiro, Oct 24 (IANS) Brazilian World Cup winner Rivaldo says he is considering retirement after suffering a rib and shoulder injury while playing for Kabuscorp in Angola's top flight.
Luanda (Angola), Oct 15 (IANS) Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos Monday congratulated the players of the national football team and the Angolan Football Federation on their qualification for the finals of Africa Cup of Nations in South Africa.
Montevideo, Oct 6 (IANS/EFE) The Uruguayan government Friday signed a series of offshore exploration and production deals with British oil firms BG Group, BP plc and Tullow Oil and France's Total.
Moscow, Sep 23 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia was ready to sell Su-30s and other modern fighter jets to African countries, state-controlled arms exporter Rosoboronexport said.
Luanda (Angola), Sep 21 (IANS) The Angolan football association has suspended seven referees, including one with international experience, from their duty for allegedly performing unfairly in matches of the national first division league in 2012.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (ANI): Minister of Overseas Indian Affairs Vayalar Ravi on Monday announced new measures for welfare of overseas Indians.
New Delhi, Sep 17 (IANS) India Monday expanded the scope of a key fund scheme, meant to aid distressed overseas Indians, to cover penalties in case of overstay or detention, apart from financial support to set up community centres in host countries.
Panaji, Aug 30 (IANS) Benefica, one of the top football clubs in Portugal, could soon challenge footballers in Goa to a match, according to organisers of an Indo-Portuguese cultural exchange.
London, August 7 (IANS) From being non-existent at the first modern Olympics to being nearly half of the total competitors in current edition, women athletes have come a long way and the London Games are surely abuzz with women power.
London, July 29 (IANS) China beat Czech Republic 66-57 to win the Olympic women's basketball opener here while the US were stretched by Croatia.
Moscow, July 8 (IANS/RIA Novosti) Russia and Lithuania have claimed two of the last three berths for the 12-team men's basketball tournament at the London Olympics by making the final of the qualification competition in Venezuela.
Kolkata, July 6 (IANS) Emari, the Indian personal and healthcare consumer products company, will open two manufacturing plants, one each in Bangladesh and Egypt, in the current financial year, expanding its international footprint.
Moscow, June 27 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Russian Post is among the world's worst postal services, outperformed even by counterparts in countries like Angola, Honduras and Mongolia, says a new study.
Vienna, June 12 (IANS/WAM) The price of 12-crude basket of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) Monday stood at $97.34 per barrel.
Sydney, June 12 (Xinhua-ANI): Six Australian major cities are among the top 30 most expensive cities for expatriates in the world because of a stronger Australian dollar, according to a survey released on Tuesday by Mercer, one of the world's largest investment consulting firms.
Kampala (Uganda), June 9 (IANS) Senegal's head coach Joseph Koto is confident his team will pick three points against Uganda Saturday when the two teams clash in a 2014 World Cup qualifier at Namboole Stadium on the outskirts of the Ugandan capital Kampala.
Lome (Togo), June 9 (IANS) Emmanuel Adebayor will once again miss Togo's 2014 World Cup qualifier against DR Congo in Kinshasa Sunday.
Moscow, June 9 (IANS/RIA Novosti) The Venezuelan military will be called in to protect basketball stars at the Olympic qualification tournament in Caracas next month, a spokesman for the FIBA basketball federation told R-Sport Friday.
Panaji, May 30 (IANS) Goa, the popular tourist hub on the Indian west coast, could build global bridges, both linguistic and cultural, a new book just out suggests.
New Delhi, May 23 (IANS) A day after External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna spoke to his Angolan counterpart, most Indian workers at a cement factory in the African country have been paid part of their outstanding overtime dues, with 57 of them likely to return to India in the next couple of days.
New Delhi, May 22 (ANI): External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna on Tuesday saide would be contacting his counterpart from Angola and would discuss the status of the Indian workers stranded in that country without jobs.
Patna, May 19 (IANS) Concerned over the safety of over 1,100 Indian workers, including those from Bihar, facing trouble in Angola, Chief Minister Nitish Kumar has sought Prime Minister Manmohan Singh's intervention to resolve the crisis.
New Delhi, May 18 (IANS) With over 1,100 Indian workers in trouble in Angola, Indian External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna Friday said all efforts for "swift resolution" of the issues involved were being made.
New Delhi, May 17 (ANI): Congress leader Arjun Modhwadia met External Affairs Minister S.M. Krishna here on Thursday, and urged him to take measures to secure the release of Indian workers stranded in Angola.
New Delhi, May 17 (IANS) In the backdrop of over 1,100 Indian workers' protest over pay-related issues in Angola, India Thursday called the southern African nation's envoy to South Block, the seat of the external affairs ministry, to "sensitise" him on its concerns.
New Delhi, May 16 (ANI): The Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) on Wednesday said the government is determined to facilitate return of Indian workers stranded in Angola.
New Delhi, May 16 (IANS) The Indian government is "acting on all fronts" to resolve a crisis faced by its 1,100 workers at a cement factory in Angola and was ready to assist some of them who intend to return home, an official said here Wednesday.
Hyderabad, May 15 (IANS) The Andhra Pradesh government has urged the central government to ensure the safe return of 300 workers from the state currently stranded in Angola.
Kolkata, May 8 (IANS) Emami Group Tuesday reported a consolidated net profit of Rs.723.70 million for the quarter ended March 31, as compared to Rs.545.70 million in the same period last year - a jump of 32.6 percent.
Moscow, April 29 (IANS) About 25,000 metric tonnes - or 62 percent - of Russia's chemical weapons haf been destroyed till April 29, RIA Novosti reported Sunday.
Panaji, March 31 (IANS) Organisers of the Lusofonia Games 2013 Saturday said the Portuguese version of the British Commonwealth Games would be held in Goa Nov 2-10, 2013.
Panaji, March 30 (IANS) In a major embarrassment for the Goa government, the organisers of the Lusofonia Games, a multi-disciplinary sports tourney of former Portuguese-ruled colonies have expressed "shock and surprise" as virtually no infrastructure development has taken place for hosting the event next year.
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Singapore - a country that looks good economically - has been listed as the unhealthiest nation in a new economic and environmental index that includes 152 countries around the world.
Washington, Feb 21 (ANI): Singapore - a country that looks good economically - has been listed as the unhealthiest nation in a new economic and environmental index that includes 152 countries around the world.
New Delhi, Jan 12 (ANI): Nine envoys presented their credentials to President Pratibha Devisingh Patil at a ceremony held at the Rashtrapati Bhavan here on Thursday.
Dehradun, Dec 10(ANI): A batch of 615 cadets from the prestigious Indian Military Academy (IMA) today participated in the customary passing out parade in Dehradun, Uttarakhand.
London, Oct 3 (ANI): Tottenham boss Harry Redknapp has criticized Arsenal fans for abusing striker Emmanuel Adebayor.
Washington, Sept 17 (ANI): Controversy hounds the 2011 Miss Universe pageant after new allegations that the winner, Miss Angola, used false documents to enter and win a qualifying contest in England.
Washington, Sept 13 (ANI): Leila Lopes from Angola was crowned Miss Universe Monday night, smoothly handling an interview question about what physical trait she would change if she could, by stating it was her inner beauty and principles that matters most.
New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Global consulting firm Mercer, which is trusted for human relations and related financial advice, products and services, has shown that the cost of living in Beijing is higher than in New York for expatriates.
New Delhi, July 15 (ANI): Global consulting firm Mercer, which is trusted for human relations and related financial advice, products and services, has shown that the cost of living in Beijing is higher than in New York for expatriates.
Washington, July 05 (ANI): A new study has suggested that most of the world's 'missing' or undiscovered species live in regions already identified by scientists as conservation priorities.
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia), May 23 (ANI): While the West continues to project and pit India against China in Africa, India has rejected reports that it is competing with China.
New Delhi, Oct.31 (ANI): India sought more crude oil supply from Angola on term contract during a bilateral meet of Petroleum Minister Murli Deora and his Angolan counterpart Jose Maria Botelho de Vasconcelos here today.
London, Oct 30 (ANI): With the help of mathematical models and maps, two University of Florida researchers have estimated the feasibility of eliminating malaria from countries that have the deadliest form of the disease.
London, Oct 28 (ANI): A man from Angola has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for having the widest mouth.
Lusaka (Angola), Oct. 27 (ANI): At least 30 women were kept as prisoners in a dungeon-like structure and gang-raped over several weeks at the Congo and Angola border before being left naked in scrubland.
Surat (Gujarat), Aug.17 (ANI): Around 1500 small, medium and large diamond merchants of Surat are floating a company to directly source roughs from mining companies across the globe.
London, Aug 16 (ANI): A Brit teacher has apparently become the first ever person to complete a solo circumnavigation of the African continent on a motorbike.
New Delhi, Jul 12 (ANI): Army Chief General VK Singh will take over as the 17th Honorary Colonel of the Brigade of Guards July 14-15.
New Delhi, June 18 (ANI): The Union Government on Friday appointed Satya P. Mann as the next Ambassador of India to Angola.
London, Apr 13 (ANI): Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has quit international football and has not played for his country, Togo, since a terror attack at the African Cup of Nations.
London, Mar 27(ANI): Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor reportedly wore a gun t-shirt to a 50 Cent concert weeks after he was attacked in Angola.
London, Feb 16 (ANI): Chelsea ace striker Didier Drogba is still not satisfied with his performance after scoring 23 goals and wants to do more for the club.
London, Feb 11(ANI): Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor has admitted that every game and every goal is precious to him now after his brush with death.
London, Jan 29 (ANI): Chelsea's star striker Didier Drogba has revealed for the first time of his terror after the Togolese team was attacked by Angolan rebels during the African Nations Cup.
Kampala (Uganda), Jan 28(ANI): Visiting Indian Petroleum and Natural Gas Minister Murli Deora on Thursday said that the Government will offer all possible assistance in the development of oil and gas sector of Uganda right from upstream to downstream.
Luanda (Angola), Jan 27(ANI): India and Angola on Wednesday said that the two countries will enter into Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to provide an overarching framework for cooperation in the hydrocarbon sector.
New Delhi, Jan 22 (ANI): Argentina coach Diego Maradona has said that there is no need for fears about safety during the 2010 World Cup finals in South Africa.
London, Jan 16 (ANI): Togolese skipper Emmanuel Adebayor watched in stunned silence the funeral of his pals who were shot by Angolan rebels.
Melbourne, Jan.14 (ANI): Cricket Australia will let its players decide whether to play in the coming Indian Premier League despite the latest security threat in the country towards Australians.
London, Jan 14(ANI): Ivory Coast skipper Didier Drogba said that has spoken to Togo captain Emmanuel Adebayor at length and fully understands the reason behind their decision to quit the African Nations Cup.
London, Jan 11 (ANI): Togo skipper Emmanuel Adebayor wants to return to the African Nations Cup after flying out of Angola with his team-mates last night.
London, Jan 10 (ANI): The Football Association has no plans to increase England's World Cup security in the wake of the attack on Togo team bus in Angola.
London, Jan 10 (ANI): English Premier League stars participating in the Africa Cup fear for their lives after being warned by the Angolan rebels that they are on the list of terror targets.
London, Jan 9 (ANI): Angolan rebel group the Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda (FLEC) has said that they were behind the horrific attack on the Togo football team in Cabinda.
London, Jan 9 (ANI): Togo skipper Emmanuel Adebayor has called a meeting to discuss whether the team should stay in Angola and play Ghana on Monday, after players were attacked by the Front for the Liberation of the Enclave of Cabinda (FLEC).
London, Jan 9 (ANI): Manchester City striker and skipper of Togo Emmanuel Adebayor recounted the details of the horrific attack on the team bus and how he prayed to god to save his life.
London, Jan 9 (ANI): Horrified Premier League bosses last night called for the African Nations Cup in Angola to be scrapped, after the Togo team was attacked by rebels in Cabinda.
London, Jan 8 (ANI): Manchester City striker Emmanuel Adebayor is confident that he will outshine Chelsea ace Didier Drogba and be crowned King of Africa.
London, Dec. 23 (ANI): Chelsea will not fold up if Ivory Coast striker Didier Drogba is not there, claims Nicholas Anelka.
Washington, Nov 14 (ANI): Even if you don't give your baby that ubiquitous shape sorter, he or she will perceive different shapes on his or her own, according to a new study.
London, Sep 12 (ANI): New World Health Organization data has highlighted two leading causes of pneumonia, which claims the highest number of lives of children under age 5, both globally and within developing countries like India, Pakistan and Kenya.
