Where Is Angola
Angola
U.S. Department of State [Read More]
Angola
Prison officials routinely beat detainees. Prisoners depend on families, friends, or international relief organizations for basic support, including food; prisons often do not provide any food to prisoners. Prison officials, who are chronically unpaid, support themselves by stealing from their prisoners and extorting money from family members. For example, prison guards frequently demanded that prisoners pay for weekend passes that they are entitled to receive. Juveniles, often incarcerated for petty theft, are housed with adults and suffer abuse by guards and inmates. Female prisoners are held separately from male prisoners. There were reports that prison guards sexually abused female prisoners. Detained journalists also were housed with other prisoners. Political prisoners and pretrial detainees are held with the general prison population; it was unknown how many such prisoners were held during the year (see Sections 1.d. and 1.e.). ... [Read More]
USAID in Angola
Major issues currently being addressed through USAID's activities include land reform, constitutional revision, transparent and accountable governance, and citizens' rights. USAID-funded programs support the dissemination of accurate information to a broader public; the development and strengthening of civil society coalitions engaging in advocacy on key issues; and improving government-constituent relations. Activities include discussions, debates and training in many parts of Angola on critical democracy and human rights issues. With USAID support, a number of Angolan NGOs have received human rights training, and are now using their skills to voice and address their concerns in their communities. USAID's democracy program includes a strong media component, reflecting the belief that the media play a critical role in informing citizens and enabling them to understand and advocate for their rights. ... [Read More]
Information for Business Travelers
We hope that you will enjoy your stay in Angola. Your time here will be challenging and rewarding. This booklet contains a few facts, suggestions and advice, which we hope will help you to settle in and understand the city and its people. Please be advised that the Embassy neither endorses nor claims as exhaustive the sources mentioned in this packet. ... Other sources of information for Americans planning to visit Luanda: Embassy "welcome packet" for Americans moving to Angola, including restaurant and hotel informationGeneral information for American citizens in Angola, including lists of doctors and attorneys in LuandaA private site about life in Angola, http://www.gindungo-online.freehomepage.com. 1 ... [Read More]
Information about Angola
Angolan Government Sites: Embassy of the Republic of Angola in the U.S. Foreign Ministry of Angola Ministry of Commerce Ministry of Industry Ministry of Finance National Bank of Angola Permanent Mission of the Republic of Angola to the U.N. Provincial Government of Luanda Port of Luanda National Assembly 1 ... 1 ABOUT ANGOLANews from Angola: Angolan News Agency - Angop The Angolan government news agency Jornal de Angola The Angolan government daily newspaper Rádio Nacional de Angola (RNA) The Angolan government national radio network Televisão Pública de Angola (TPA) The Angolan government national television broadcast network Luanda Antena Comercial A private Angolan radio network, only broadcasting in Luanda Rádio Ecclésia The Roman Catholic Church radio network in Angola O Apostolado Online journal sponsored by the Roman Catholic Church Voz da America Angolan affiliate of Voice of America ... [Read More]
US Embassy in Angola
The United States Embassy in Angola conducts all United States government relations with the Republic of Angola and its people. Located in Luanda, the Mission comprises several U.S. government agencies, including the Department of State, the United States Agency for International Development, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the Department of Defense. ... 11 HOME Current Topics [Read More]
V. Country Narratives -- Countries A through G
Cyprus is a destination country for women trafficked from Eastern and Central Europe for the purpose of sexual exploitation. Traffickers who forced women into prostitution continued to fraudulently recruit victims for work as dancers in cabarets and nightclubs on short-term "artiste" visas, for work in pubs and bars on employment visas, or for illegal work on tourist or student visas. There was increasing evidence of Chinese women being trafficked for sexual exploitation in Cyprus. The Government of Cyprus does not fully comply with the minimum standards for the elimination of trafficking; however, it is making significant efforts to do so. Cyprus made some progress in its anti-trafficking efforts over the past year. The new police anti-trafficking unit produced successful results and showed vigilance in combating the problem. Government recognition of the problem improve ... [Read More]
Angola (06/05)
Angola is governed by a president who is assisted by a prime minister and 30 cabinet ministers, all appointed by the president. Political power is concentrated in the presidency. The executive branch of the government is composed of the president (head of state and government), the prime minister, and the Council of Ministers. The Council of Ministers, composed of all government ministers and vice ministers, meets regularly to discuss policy issues. The President, the Council of Ministers, and individual ministers in their areas of competence have the ability to legislate by decree. ... [Read More]
Angola
[Read More]
Homepage
The page is maintained by the Public Affairs Section of the Embassy. Links to other internet sites are for information only and should not be construed as an endorsement of those sites. We welcome suggestions, please send your comments to webmaster. Please read our Privacy Act and Disclaimers if you have questions on this subject. 1 ... You can begin exploring the issues that bring our two nations together by choosing one of the themes listed along the left side of the screen. ... [Read More]
|