Angola

  • Aug 21, 2009
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ANGOLA/SOUTH AFRICA: Zuma builds ties on Luanda visit

South African President Jacob Zuma and his Angolan counterpart, Jose Eduardo dos Santos,...

South Africa
  • Aug 7, 2009
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ANGOLA: Sonangol extends its influence beyond oil

Creation is underway of a joint venture investment bank between Angolan oil firm Sonangol and...

Angola
  • Jul 29, 2009
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ANGOLA: Weakened finances prompt IMF talks

Parliament yesterday approved a revised 2009 budget, as the government reins in spending amid...

Angola
  • Jul 3, 2009
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AFRICA: African Union granted increased powers

African heads of state yesterday approved in principle plans to augment the powers of the...

  • Jun 10, 2009
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CHINA/AFRICA: Ties should weather global downturn

The withdrawal of Chinese firms from the mining sector and Beijing's push to re-open negotiations...

China
  • May 15, 2009
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SOUTHERN AFRICA: Floods strain government capacity

Serious flooding continues in Southern Africa. Heavy rains since the 2007-08 season have resulted...

Africa
  • Apr 23, 2009
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AFRICA: Regional growth suffers amid global downturn

Sub-Saharan Africa will see GDP growth slow to just 1.7% in 2009, according to the IMF's latest...

Africa
  • Mar 13, 2009
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ANGOLA: Economic crisis constrains patronage politics

President Jose Eduardo dos Santos said on March 10 that a new constitution would probably be...

Angola