Angola
Tala! Visions of Angola
Cultural artefacts, photographs and film footage from 1930’s Angola… The Powell-Cotton Museum, UK has worked closely with the Angolan Cultural Foundation to curate an exhibition that represents the personal histories of the Angolan community to which the works on display belong. This extraordinary record of Angolan culture amassed during the 1930s, is the realisation of the pioneering [...]
BUSINESS LANDSCAPE
According to the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) private investment in the country hit an all-time high in 2010 at approximately US $3 billion. Angola is now considered the most successful country in Africa at attracting private investment.
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INTERNATIONAL RELATIONS
Angola has opened itself up to the world. Strengthening relations with the two global superpowers, the United States of America and China, have secured Angola’s position as a regional powerhouse. Angola further enjoys close relations with the Lusophone world, including Portugal and Brazil.
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CULTURE & SOCIETY
As the United Nations Development Program (UNDP) Human Development Report 2010 states, “People are the real wealth of a nation.” Angola’s vibrant and diverse population is testament to this. Having emerged from the ravages of war, Angola has a gloriously rich culture embracing a new era of peace and prosperity.
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MAGAZINE
With regularly updated features from a growing list of prominent contributors, the Angola-Today Magazine serves to provide contemporary and insightful articles covering all facets of life in the country. The current issue includes a special feature on ‘Music in Angola: Rhythm Kings’ written by celebrated music journalist Scott Manson.
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