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US reopens embassy in Seychelles after 27-year hiatus

Visa formalities for Seychellois citizens travelling to the United States are expected to be completed and expedited in Seychelles rather than in Mauritius with the opening of a U.S. Embassy in the capital, Victoria, on Thursday. The statement was made by Seychelles’ foreign affairs minister, Sylvestre Radegonde, in his address at the opening of the […]

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Parliament speaker pledged to preserving children’s rights

National Assembly (AN) speaker Carolina Cerqueira reiterated Thursday in Luanda her institution’s responsibility, duty and commitment to protect the children’s rights. The Parliamentary made the pledge during her visit to the “Nossa Senhora de África” school, accommodating the pupils, as part of the World Children’s Day. The Speaker highlighted the importance of the MPs to […]

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Government denies rumors on external pressure to cut fuel subsidies

Angola has denied rumors that its decision to cut petrol subsidies stemmed from the external pressure of the International Monetary Fund (IMF). This is a sovereign decision by the Angolan State, without any external pressure from the International Monetary Fund (IMF), the minister of Finance, Vera Daves, told the press on Thursday in Luanda. The […]