Angola:  MPLA President Jets in Kuando Kubango Province

Angola Press Agency, 25 August 2012

The President of the ruling MPLA party, José Eduardo dos Santos, arrived this Saturday morning in the city of Menongue, south-eastern Kuando Kubango province, under his ... read more »

Southern Africa:  Region Observer Mission to Monitor Elections in Angola (press release)

South African Government, 24 August 2012

An Election Observer Mission from the Southern African Development Community (SADC) is being deployed to the Republic of Angola, at the invitation of the Government of the Republic ... read more »

Angola:  MPLA Presents Governance Programme in Cabinda

Angola Press Agency, 24 August 2012

The ruling MPLA party Thursday in northern Cabinda province presented its governance programme for 2012/2017 period and electoral manifesto to the members of committees of ... read more »

Angola:  Fuma Coalition Trains Heads of List for Elections

Angola Press Agency, 21 August 2012

Fuma coalition started Tuesday in Namibe province, the training of its delegates of lists for the voting assemblies, under the August 31, 2012 general elections, Angop has learnt. read more »

Angola:  Governor Calls On Faithful to Pray for Elections 2012

Angola Press Agency, 21 August 2012

The governor of Luanda, Bento Sebastião Bento, appealed Tuesday, to the faithful of the Mundial Church of God's Power to join other congregations and to pray for the general ... read more »

Angola:  Electoral Process May Help 2013 Population Census

Angola Press Agency, 21 August 2012

The material that will be used in the August 31, 2012 general elections may contribute to a better resut of the general census of population and housing set for 2013, on Monday ... read more »

Angola:  Police Reiterate Impartiality During Elections

Angola Press Agency, 19 August 2012

The Second General-Commander of the National Police for Public Order, Paulo de Almeida, said Sunday in Luanda that throughout the electoral process the corporation's activities ... read more »

Angola:  Political Campaigns Intensify

African Elections Project, 14 August 2012

Political campaigns in Angola has intensified and punctuated with tensions since the start of the campaign for general elections on August 31 as electorates are being promised ... read more »

Angola:  Opposition Papod Holds Political Activity in Namibe

Angola Press Agency, 14 August 2012

Militants of the opposition Papod coalition party promoted on Tuesday in southern Namibe Province political activities, under the electoral campaign, ahead of the August 31, 2012 ... read more »

Angola:  Opposition FNLA Defends Local Elections

Angola Press Agency, 14 August 2012

The president of the opposition FNLA party, Lucas Ngonda, Tuesday in Luanda called for urgent need to implement the local elections in the country". read more »

Angola:  Casa-Ce Leader Expected in Kwanza Sul Province

Angola Press Agency, 14 August 2012

The president of the Wide Convergence for Angola's Salvation-Electoral Coalition (CASA-CE), Abel Chivukuvuku, is being read more »

Angola:  Government Official Advises Youths to Elaborate Social Projects

Angola Press Agency, 14 August 2012

The minister of Former Combatants and Veterans of the Homeland, Kundy Paihama, last weekend in Kuito City, central Bié Province, advised young people and members of the ... read more »

Angola:  Unita Starts Hunting Votes in Lunda Sul

Angola Press Agency, 13 August 2012

The biggest opposition UNITA party started Sunday a "vote-hunting" programme in the inland of the eastern Lunda Sul province, Angop has learnt. read more »

Angola:  Ruling Party Considered Bulwark of Multiparty Democracy

Angola Press Agency, 13 August 2012

The ruling MPLA party Central Committee member in central Benguela province, Eliseu Epalanga Domingos, said his party is the bulwark of the multi-party system in the country, as it ... read more »

Angola:  Over 800 Candidates for Members of Polling Station Attend Workshop

Angola Press Agency, 13 August 2012

At least 845 candidates for members of the polling stations bureaux in the municipality of Kwanhama, southern Cunene province, are attending since Monday, in Ondjiva, the second ... read more »

Angola:  Opposition Leader Reiterates Vow to Quit Party Leadership

Angola Press Agency, 13 August 2012

The president of the Angolan main opposition UNITA party, Isaías Samakuva, Sunday in Luanda reiterated his vow to suspend his partisan functions, should he win the general ... read more »

Angola:  FNLA Screens Holden Roberto's Video On March 15

Angola Press Agency, 13 August 2012

The opposition FNLA party Sunday in Luanda used its television airtime to screen a video on the organisation's late founder, veteran Holden Roberto, who claimed the March 15, 1961 ... read more »

Angola:  CPO Hopes to Gain Parliamentary Seats

Angola Press Agency, 13 August 2012

The Opposition Political Council (CPO) party on Sunday in Luanda, in its radio campaign airtime, reiterated its intention to gain parliamentary seats, in this year's elections, so ... read more »

Angola:  Namibe Province Residents Symbol of Solidarity - Ruling Party

Angola Press Agency, 11 August 2012

The secretary general of the ruling MPLA party, Julião Mateus Paulo "Dino Matross", Saturday considered the south-western Namibe provincea symbol of solidarity by gathering ... read more »

Angola:  ND Urges Parties for Responsible Attitude in Election Campaign

Angola Press Agency, 9 August 2012

The New Democracy (ND-UE) coalition called on political parties for responsible and civic attitude during the campaign in order to ensure success in general elections on August 31. read more »

Angola:  Ruling Party Governor Reaffirms Investment for Peoples Living

Angola Press Agency, 9 August 2012

The Angolan ruling MPLA party's politburo member, Aldina Matilde da Lomba, Wednesday in Mbaca locality, northern Cabinda province, that the Government will continue investing to ... read more »

Angola:  Opposition PRS Presents Governance Programme to University Students

Angola Press Agency, 9 August 2012

The opposition PRS party Thursday in Luanda presented its key guidelines sustaining the party's governing programme to the university students and members of civil society, ... read more »

Angola:  Fuma President Calls for Civic, Democratic Behaviour

Angola Press Agency, 9 August 2012

The president of the United Front for Change in Angola (FUMA) Coalition, António Muachicungo, has appealed for civic and democratic conduct during the ongoing electoral ... read more »

Angola:  Four Political Parties Hand Over Delegates List to CPE

Angola Press Agency, 9 August 2012

Only four political parties running to next general elections, have already given the list of their delegates to the Provincial Election Commission (CPE) of Kwanza Norte, said the ... read more »

Angola:  CNE Slams Political Parties Over Use of Airtime

Angola Press Agency, 9 August 2012

The National Electoral Commission Thursday in Luanda slammed political participants contesting the general election of August 31 this year for what it considers inappropriate use ... read more »

Angola:  Opposition PRS Party Rallies for Votes in Huila Province

Angola Press Agency, 8 August 2012

The president of the opposition PRS party Eduardo Kuangana started on Wednesday a three-day visit to southern Huila province, to assess the first week of the electoral campaign and ... read more »

Angola:  PRS to Present Governance Programme in Namacunde

Angola Press Agency, 9 August 2012

The Opposition Social Renewal Party (PRS) party in the southern Cunene province said that it will present Friday its governance programme to the voters in Namacunde district, ahead ... read more »

Angola:  Opposition FNLA Claims Beginning of Armed Liberation Struggle

Angola Press Agency, 8 August 2012

The opposition National Front for Liberation of Angola (FNLA) party Wednesday in Luanda claimed the recognition of March 15 as a day of the beginning of armed struggle against the ... read more »

Angola:  Opposition Leader Pledges Transparent Governance for Angola

Angola Press Agency, 8 August 2012

Angola's main opposition UNITA party president, Isaias Samakuva, pledged to offer a transparent governance for the country, based on democratic principles, should he win the ... read more »

Angola:  Fuma Intensifies Approximation to Voters

Angola Press Agency, 8 August 2012

Opposition FUMA coalition has decided on Wednesday in Benguela to intensify its approximation to voters through a door-to-door sensitising campaign, under the August 31, 2012 ... read more »

Angola:  PRS Holds Campaign in Luanda

Angola Press Agency, 8 August 2012

The Social Renewal Party (PRS) Wednesday in Ramiros commune, Luanda's Belas district, held its campaign, ahead of the 2012 election of 31 August. read more »

Angola:  Ruling Party Committed to Enhancing Women's Role

Angola Press Agency, 6 August 2012

The ruling MPLA party pledged to continue enhancing the role played by Angolan women in its next mandate, Angop learned on Sunday. read more »

Angola:  PRS President Wishes for Fair, Transparent Election

Angola Press Agency, 6 August 2012

The president of the Social Renewal Party (PRS) , Eduardo Kwangana, said he wishes the general election of August 31 this year to go in a free, fair and transparent way, so they ... read more »

Angola:  Over Thousand Candidates for Polling Station Cleared

Angola Press Agency, 7 August 2012

At least 1,029 polling station assistant candidates of a total of 1«2,962 have been cleared by the Malanje (north) Municipal Electoral Commission (CME) and are attending ... read more »

Angola:  Ruling Party Conducts Election Campaign At 'Correio' Market

Angola Press Agency, 7 August 2012

Angola's ruling MPLA party militants Tuesday conducted an electoral campaign at "Correio" market, in Luanda, having spoken of the organisation's governing programme through various ... read more »

Angola:  CPO Proposes to Reduce Teachers Labour Time

Angola Press Agency, 7 August 2012

The Political Council of Opposition (CPO) intends to suggest to the new authorities that will emerge from the 2012 country's elections the reduction in working time for teaching ... read more »

Angola:  PRS Presents Governance Programme in Catete

Angola Press Agency, 6 August 2012

The Social Renewal Party (PRS) presented Monday its governance plan during a door-to-door campaign held in Catete locality, Icolo e Bengo district, province of Luanda. read more »

Angola:  Unita President Calls for Unity of Militants for Victory

Angola Press Agency, 6 August 2012

The president of the opposition UNITA party, Isaías Samakuva, Sunday in Ndalatando, northern Kwanza Norte province, appealed to his organisation's militants and sympathisers ... read more »

Angola:  Unita Presents Candidates for MPs in Cabinda

Angola Press Agency, 6 August 2012

The opposition UNITA party presented Sunday its candidates for MPs of provincial and national constituencies in general elections scheduled for 31 August. read more »

Angola:  Ruling Party Reaffirms Commitment to Roads

Angola Press Agency, 6 August 2012

The ruling MPLA party Monday in Luanda reaffirmed its commitment to the rehabilitation of the roads, railways and airports around the country with a view to ensuring the country's ... read more »

Angola:  Campaign Begins Ahead of August Polls

African Elections Project, 3 August 2012

The Broad Convergence for Angola's Salvation-Electoral Coalition (CASA-CE) inaugurated its electoral campaign on the State-run Rádio Nacional de Angola broadcasting station ... read more »

Angola:  Ruling Party Urges Respect for Law

Angola Press Agency, 1 August 2012

The first secretary of the ruling MPLA party in northe-eastern Lunda Norte province, Ernesto Mwangala, on Tuesday here appealed to militants to comply with the laws and conditions ... read more »

Angola:  Opposition PRS Vows to Put Up Fierce Fighting in Election

Angola Press Agency, 1 August 2012

The opposition Social Renewal Party (PRS) has vowed to put up a fierce fighting in the forthcoming election of August 31 this year in Angola. read more »

Angola:  Election Commission Trains Staff for Polls

African Elections Project, 1 August 2012

Ahead of Angola's upcoming elections, Julia Ferreira, spokesperson for the National Electoral Commission (CNE), stressed during the opening ceremony of the training seminar of ... read more »

Angola:  Reverend Calls for Respect During Election Campaign

Angola Press Agency, 1 August 2012

The Reverend of the United Methodist Church in Angola, Manuel Panzo Buta, Wednesday in Caxito, northern Bengo province appealed to the faithful for respect during the campaign by ... read more »

Angola:  PRS Pledges to Focus Attention On Women

Angola Press Agency, 1 August 2012

The Social Renewal Party (PRS) said that it will centre its attention to women, by extending financial and material support during and after pregnancy, through allowances, should ... read more »

Angola:  Calls to Halt Abuses, Undertake Key Reforms Before Elections (press release)

Human Rights Watch, 1 August 2012

The Angolan government is responsible for numerous incidents of political violence, intimidation of protesters, and crackdowns on peaceful demonstrations that might have a negative ... read more »

Angola:  Police Ready to Secure Tranquillity During Electoral Campaign

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The Minister of Interior, Sebastião Martins, guaranteed on Tuesday in Luanda the readiness of the staff of the Angolan National Police (PNA) so as to secure that the ... read more »

Angola:  Media Organs Told to Apply for Accreditation 20 Days Ahead of Voting

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The media organs, both local and foreign, must apply for accreditation of their journalists with the National Electoral Communication (CNE) 20 days ahead of the election set for ... read more »

Angola:  Casa-Ce Headquarters to Monitor All Country

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The National Headquarters for Coordination of the Electoral Campaign of the Broad Convergence for Angola's Salvation- Electoral Coalition (CASA-CE) will monitor the whole ... read more »

Angola:  Papod Misses First Election Campaign Radio Airtime

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The People's Party for Development (PAPOD) missed its debut radio airtime allocated under the campaign for Angola's election of August 31 this year, Angop learned. read more »

Angola:  FUMA Opens Electoral Campaign in Luanda

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The United Front for Angola's Change (FUMA) this Tuesday in the district of Kilamba Kiaxi, in Luanda, is opening its electoral campaign as part of the August 31 general election. read more »

Angola:  Casa-Ce Inaugurates Election Campaign Headquarters

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The Broad Convergence for Angola's Salvation-Electoral Coalition (CASA-CE) Tuesday in Luanda inaugurated its Election Campaign Coordination Headquarters, ahead of the polls of ... read more »

Angola:  Ruling Party's President Pledges Additional Support for Women, Youth

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The president of the ruling MPLA party José Eduardo dos Santos Tuesday in Luanda considered the Angolan women an example of love and perseverance and assured greater support ... read more »

Angola:  Opposition Unita Starts Election Campaign

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The Angolan main opposition UNITA party started Wednesday in Viana, Luanda outskirts, its election campaign with a ceremony chaired by the party's secretary general, Victorino ... read more »

Angola:  Fuma's Governing Programme Focuses On Health Sector

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The United Front for Angola's Change (FUMA) said that the health sector is among its priorities, should the coalition win the country's election slated for 31 August this year. read more »

Angola:  CPO Defends Public-Private Economic System Policies

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The Opposition Political Council (CPO) party defends an economic system that matches the public and private policies capable of consolidating the process of construction of a ... read more »

Angola:  Opposition Unita Opens Electoral Campaign in Viana

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The country's main opposition Unita party is starting this Tuesday, in Luanda, its electoral campaign with a mass rally being led by its president, Isaías Samakuva, in the ... read more »

Angola:  MPLA Electoral Campaign Begins Tuesday

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The electoral campaign of the ruling MPLA party for the August 31 election begins this Tuesday in the district of Viana, in Luanda, with the act being led by its president, ... read more »

Angola:  Ruling Party Pledges Commitment to Youth

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The ruling MPLA party will continue committed to the creation of policies ensuring development of the youth, should the party win the general election of 31 August this year. read more »

Angola:  Casa-Ce to Stand Against Ruling Party Only

Angola Press Agency, 31 July 2012

The coordinator of the Broad Convergence for Angola's Salvation-Electoral Coalition (CASA-CE)'s electoral campaign, André Gaspar Mendes de Carvalho, said Tuesday in Luanda ... read more »