Rappler's latest stories on Angola
Virus crisis adds to woes of Africa's oil producers
Here is a look at how African oil-exporting countries are faring in the midst of the coronavirus pandemic
Angola's ex-first daughter Isabel dos Santos charged with fraud
(UPDATED) One of five named suspects, a Portuguese banker identified in a worldwide media exclusive dubbed the 'Luanda Leaks,' has been found dead in Lisbon, police there say
Document trove shows how 'Africa's richest woman' stole fortune – ICIJ
The International Consortium of Investigative Journalists' latest series – called 'Luanda Leaks' – zeroes in on Isabel dos Santos, the daughter of former Angola president Jose Eduardo dos Santos
Gilas Pilipinas wastes chance in OT as Angola escapes
Andray Blatche puts up his best performance in the FIBA World Cup yet the Philippines still falls short to wrap up the group stage winless in 3 games
Gilas Pilipinas put in tough spot as Italy reaches next round
In order to advance to the next round, Gilas Pilipinas must pull off the improbable against Serbia, beat Angola, then hope Italy stuns Serbia
Rubio stars as Spain shrugs off slow start to FIBA World Cup 2019
Spain arrests a poor start while tournament favorite Serbia wastes no time stamping its class
Meet PH’s new friends: U.N.-member countries that voted vs human rights resolution
These are governments widely criticized for human rights violations, crackdown on dissent, and the stifling of democracy. Some are headed by leaders who bear similarities with President Rodrigo Duterte.
Angola decriminalizes homosexuality in landmark reform
"Angola has finally shed the divisive 'vices against nature' provision in its law," Human Rights Watch (HRW) says in a statement
Is Africa starting to choke on China's lending glut?
China is the single largest bilateral financier of infrastructure in Africa, exceeding the combined total of the African Development Bank (ADB), the EU, International Finance Corporation, the WB and the G8 countries
Son of Angola's ex-president sacked from national investment fund
Jose Filomeno dos Santos, who was implicated in the 'Panama Papers' offshore scandal, will be replaced by former finance minister Carlos Alberto Lopes
Russia loses contact with Angolan satellite
"Energia specialists are analysing telemetry at their disposal," the company said in a statement, adding it was working to re-establish contact.
Daughter of Angola's ex-president sacked as state oil chief
The sacking marks a watershed moment in Joao Lourenco's young presidency as he seeks to assert his authority and clear out the legacy of his controversial predecessor Jose Eduardo dos Santos
Angola swears in Lourenco, first new president for 38 years
Jose Eduardo dos Santos's 38-year reign over Angola finally comes to an end when his hand-picked successor Joao Lourenco is inaugurated as president
Angola swears in Lourenco, first new president for 38 years
Joao Lourenco vows to attract more foreign investment and said he wants to be recognized as a leader who brought an 'economic miracle' to the southern African country
The week in photos: August 19-25, 2017
This week s selection of photo highlights here and around the world
'Ring of fire' eclipse delights Africa, South America
UPDATED The solar eclipse is most visible in a 100 kilometer 62 mile band cutting through Chile Argentina Angola Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo
17 dead in stampede at Angolan football stadium
UPDATED Police says hundreds of fans had tried to enter the already packed stadium to see a football match causing a crush that pushed some people to the ground
Angola President Dos Santos to step down after 37 years
Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos tells a meeting of the MPLA party that the party approved the name of the candidate heading the list in the August elections as Defense Minister Joao Manuel Goncalves Lourenco
Brazil's Lula faces new corruption charges
Brazil s ex president Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva faces new corruption charges connected to a construction project involving his nephew in Angola in the latest threat to his comeback hopes
Value of environmental crime at record-high $258B – report
Environmental crime is the world’s 4th largest criminal enterprise after drug smuggling counterfeiting and human trafficking
Angola yellow fever outbreak could spark 'global crisis' – Red Cross
The warning comes as the World Health Organization holds an emergency meeting Thursday on the Angola outbreak
'Anonymous' cyber attack hits Angola govt after activists jailed
In a statement on its Facebook page late on Tuesday March 29 the Anonymous Portugal group lists the government websites it said it attacked None of the websites are accessible on Wednesday
Angola's dos Santos to quit after 36 years in office
His mandate ends in late 2017 but he did not indicate why he would leave the year after
Yellow fever death toll rises to 125 in Angola
The health ministry say 92 people have died in Luanda the capital
Nicki Minaj performs at Angola concert despite criticism
Critics say that Nicki s concert is an endorsement of President Jose Eduardo dos Santos authoritarian rule
Angolan president wants stricter social media laws
President Eduardo Dos Santos says Social networks should not be used to violate other people s rights humiliate slander or convey degrading or morally offensive content
Nicki Minaj criticized over Angola concert plans
Activists say that Minaj s performance would endorse the authoritarian rule of long time President Jose Eduardo dos Santos
VLOG: Malaysia wins seat at UN Security Council
Ayee Macaraig tells us exactly how countries become part of the United Nations Security Council
Malaysia wins seat at UN Security Council
Malaysia will lead ASEAN as it sits on the so called top table of the world the powerful UN Security Council
Malaysia cites PH peace in UN Security Council bid
Expensive campaigns and diplomatic tradeoffs factor into the elections for the United Nation s most powerful and exclusive body the Security Council
UN Security Council: 5 countries set to join world's 'top table'
For the contenders a Council seat is the ultimate diplomatic prize raising a country s profile several notches boosting influence and providing knockoff benefits in bilateral ties
FIBA to investigate Australia over suspicious loss
It is widely suspected that Australia lost that game in order to avoid having to face the reigning world champions USA until the semi finals reads a FIBA statement
All roads lead to Spain: FIBA World Cup Group D preview
Take a closer look at FIBA World Cup Group D which includes Lithuania Slovenia Australia Mexico Korea and Angola
Gilas Pilipinas falls to Angola in 5th straight tuneup loss
The Philippine men s national basketball team continues to struggle to achieve victories leading up to the 2014 FIBA World Cup losing to Angola
Mariah Carey criticized by activists for Angola concert
A human rights group criticizes Mariah Carey for performing for leaders in abusive poor countries
Angola New Year stampede death toll rises to 16
A New Year s eve stampede kills 16 in Angola following a similar accident in the Ivory Coast
PH's 1st international Capoeira Angola event
ECAMAR Philippines hosts the 1st International Capoeira Encounter open to all interested
