Tag Archives: Angola

The Confederation of Africa Football(CAF) has approved Baba Yara Sports Stadium for the Black Stars’ game against Angola. The venue will host the first leg of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations qualifier on Thursday, March 23, 2023. This will be the second time the venue will host Black Stars …

Angola is noted for its ancient monuments. One of the significant ones is the Cathedral of the Holy Saviour of Congo. Interest in the country’s pre-colonial and colonial relics dwindled during the 27-year-old civil war which destroyed many of these historic sites and discouraged tourists from making a pilgrimage to …

Angola’s Attorney-General confirmed Monday, November 28, 2022 that the International Criminal Police Organisation (Interpol) has issued an international arrest warrant against businesswoman Isabel dos Santos. The whereabouts of Ms dos Santos, 49, the daughter of the country´s former President José Eduardo dos Santos, is not clear but she has properties …

Angola’s former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos is admitted to a hospital in Spain, where he is receiving treatment for an unspecified illness. A statement issued by the office of President João Lourenço on Friday said his predecessor was in a stable condition in Barcelona, where he has been living …

The national team of the West African giants last Wednesday started the campaign in the qualifiers in a game against Madagascar. In a game that was played at the Cape Coast Stadium under floodlights, Ghana dominated throughout the 90 minutes and secured a delightful 3-0 win at the end of …

Ghana has been drawn against Madagascar, Angola and Central Africa Republic in group E of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (AFCoN) qualifiers. The draw was held on Tuesday, 19 April 2022, in Johannesburg, South Africa. Twelve groups comprised of four teams each will be playing in the qualifying matches …

Angola’s parliament has suspended a daughter of former president Jose Eduardo dos Santos for “unjust enrichment” as his successor seeks to crack down on nepotism past and present. Dos Santos appointed several family members to key economic and political positions during his 38-year rule, which ended after he stepped down …

Ghana and Angola have waived entry visa requirements for their nationals who are holders of valid diplomatic and service passports. Holders of these passports may transit through and stay in the territory of either Ghana and Angola for a period not exceeding ninety (90) days from the date of first …