Erotica from Angola

Global Voices 2 months ago Region: Angola

Written by Janet Gunter Rosie Alves is a young Angolan blogger and “cronista” living in Luanda. The crónica is a Portuguese writing form that is very suited to blogging – originally published in... more

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Pope’s Resignation Provokes Reactions in Africa

Global Voices 3 months ago Region: Angola

By Abdoulaye Bah The announcement by Pope Benedict XVI of his intention to resign with effect from February 28, 2013 provoked many reactions in Francophone Africa, both in traditional media and on social networks. The ... more

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Angola Shocked Over Video Showing Brutal Beating

Global Voices 3 months ago Region: Angola

By Vania Negrao [All links lead to Portuguese language pages.] On February 7, 2013, Angola awoke to the sounds of screams of pain and the sound of two women customers of a store being whipped. In just three days the 13... more

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Africa: Interview With Africa Desk Officer at the Committee to Protect Journalists

Global Voices a year ago Region: New York

Written by Abdoulaye Bah Abdoulaye Bah (AB): First of all, who is Mohamed Keita ? Mohammed Keita (MK): I run the Africa desk of the Committee to Protect Journalists (CPJ), which is based in New-York. AB: What a... more

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Chaos and Hopes Mark First Election in 16 Years

Global Voices 4 years ago Region: Angola

 At last Angola went to the polls last Friday September 05. The electorate attended the polling stations in an orderly way and provided their votes hoping for a better future for the country. After sixteen y... more

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Kinaxixi Market: Going, going, gone!

Global Voices 4 years ago Region: Angola

Similar to what happened to the beautiful Palace D. Ana Joaquina, the historic Kinaxixi Market was knocked down after a long wait, time in which proposals ranged from restoration to demolition. Many, like Diuska ... more

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Angola To Host 'Miss Landmine Survivor' Pageant

Can Tran 5 years ago Region: Angola

While the 27-year civil war had ended in Angola back in 2002, there are still millions of landmines still planted throughout the country. However, getting rid of all landmines from the country is easier said than done. In ... more

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