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Swaziland: Censorship On King’s UK Trip

AllAfrica News: Southern Africa — Sat, 19 May 2012 20:29:30 +0000

[Swazi Media]

The Weekend Observer in Swaziland censored itself in its reporting of King Mswati III’s attendance at Windsor Castle to celebrate Queen Elizabeth’s Diamond Jubilee.

Angola: Made in Angola Programme Highlighted

AllAfrica News: Southern Africa — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:35:51 +0000

[ANGOP]

The CEO Angolan Development Bank (BDA) Paixao Franco said on Friday in Luanda that “Made In Angola” programme is being implemented at a time the country is restructuring its full productive network, as many local manufactured products start emerging.

Nigeria: Airforce to Partner South Africa on Capacity Building

AllAfrica News: Southern Africa — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:35:07 +0000

[Leadership]

The Nigerian Air Force (NAF) says it will partner South Africa on manpower training, procurement of equipment and joint military exercises with a view to building a formidable air force.

Angola: Govt Takes Up Presidency of CPLP Constitutional Jurisdiction Conference

AllAfrica News: Southern Africa — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:33:55 +0000

[ANGOP]
Luanda -
Angola has taken up the presidency of the Portuguese Speaking Countries (CPLP) Constitutional Jurisdiction Conference, following a decision from the organisation’s assembly held in Maputo, Mozambique.

Angola: ‘Made in Angola’ to Unite the People

AllAfrica News: Southern Africa — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:32:34 +0000

[ANGOP]
Luanda -
The Panning minister, Ana Dias Lourenço, Friday in Luanda said that the “Made in Angola” programme will create an element of unity and patriotism among Angolans.

Kenya: Duel Against Namibia Postponed to September

AllAfrica News: Southern Africa — Sat, 19 May 2012 18:20:42 +0000

[The Star]

International Cricket Council (ICC) have postponed next month’s fixtures between Kenya and Namibia here in Nairobi until September.

Angola: Supreme Courts Decision Shows Independence – Ombudsman

AllAfrica News: Southern Africa — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:32:27 +0000

[ANGOP]
Luanda -
The Angolan Ombudsman, Paulo Tjipilica, last Friday in Luanda said that the recent decision reached by the Supreme Court, relating to the annulment of the appointment of Suzana Inglês as chairwoman of the National Electoral Commission (CNE), comes to strengthen the democracy and rule of law in Angola, in regard to the independence of sovereignty organs.

Angola: Benfica Draw With FC Bravos

AllAfrica News: Southern Africa — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:29:55 +0000

[ANGOP]
Luanda -
Benfica de Luanda and FC Bravos do Maquis drew one-one on Friday at Luanda’s dos Coqueiros, in the opening of the 12th round of the national first division football championship (Girabola2012).

Angola: Argentinean President Ends Visit in the Country

AllAfrica News: Southern Africa — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:28:47 +0000

[ANGOP]
Luanda -
The President of Argentina, Cristina Fernández Kirchner, left on Friday evening Luanda for his country after paying a two-day official visit to Angola, aimed to reinforce the cooperation between both countries.

Angola: Parliament Speaker Highlights Country’s Friendship With Argentina

AllAfrica News: Southern Africa — Sat, 19 May 2012 17:27:39 +0000

[ANGOP]
Luanda -
The Speaker of the Angolan National Assembly (Parliament), António Paulo Kassoma, on Friday here highlighted the friendship and co-operation that have been developing between Angola and Argentina, since the decade of 1980.