Reports

Source: Reuters - Thu, 9 May 2013 08:43 PM Author: Reuters Drought lasts two years in southern province of Cunene Government to send emergency medical aid, food, water UNICEF said 2012 drought affected 1.8 mln people LISBON, May 9 (Reuters) -…

Cabinda - Health authorities in Northern Cabinda have announced the existence of cholera outbreak, due to diharroeas cases in the capital city of the province, Angop has learnt. This was disclosed by the provincial secretary of health,…

Saurimo - Some 75 people died of malaria in the first quarter of the current year in eastern Lunda Sul province, Angop learnt Thursday. According to the provincial director general, Hortência Miguel, about 15, 508 cases of…

Poorly distributed and significantly below average seasonal rainfall has resulted in deteriorating ground conditions since January. This has negatively impacted crops and livestock throughout many parts of southern Angola and northern Namibia. Little to no rainfall since…

Since the beginning of the year, poorly distributed and significantly below average seasonal rainfall has led to deteriorating ground conditions, stressed vegetation and negatively impacted cropping activities and livestock throughout many parts of southwestern Africa. Many…

Menongue – Some 75. 159 children, under the age of five, were immunised against poliomyelitis in Menongue municipality, south-eastern Kuando Kubango province, during the vaccination campaign held over the last weekend. This was said to Angop on…

Though Angola’s civil war ended in 2002, the legacy of this quarter-century long conflict means that, for much of the population, daily tasks like fetching water or walking to school can end in tragedy. Luzi is a…

By Luca Solimeo A new report by UNICEF to be issued on 15 April reveals the high prevalence of stunting in children under 5, but also outlines the tremendous opportunities that exist to make it a problem…

"Surviving the Peace: Angola" follows the interconnected stories of an eight-year-old landmine survivor, Minga, and a former soldier turned MAG deminer, Eron. After more than 27 years of civil war (1975-2002), Angola is one of the most…

Luena - At least 239 families have become homeless following the last rains that also destroyed 49 residences in Kamanongue district, eastern Moxico province. The local administrator, Artur Emanuel Lemos Sapalo, who was speaking to Angop Wednesday,…