Category: Human Rights

Luanda – Angolan journalist José Meireles, of Edições Novembro, died Thursday in Luanda, victim of illness, announced a source from the company that owns the daily newspaper Jornal de Angola.

According to the source, the professional died on his way to a hospital in the country’s capital.

José Meireles was, until the time of his death, the society editor of the Jornal de Angola. He was, among other duties, head of reporting for the newspaper and press attaché at the Angolan embassy to Nigeria.

He also worked for the newspaper O País.

Source: Angola Press News Agency

Luanda – Over 1,560 families living in risk areas in Luanda province will be rehoused over the next few days by the government in the Mayé Mayé city centre in Cacuaco municipality, the Minister of State for Social Affairs, Carolina Cerqueira said Tuesday.

Of this number, 157 families have already been resettled, in a structured project that will have a police station, schools and a health centre.

The official was speaking at the opening of the 23rd session of the National Family Council, which was held under the slogan “Empowered families in the face of the Covid-19 pandemic – Greater harmony and national cohesion”.

She stressed the importance of the event that takes place in a context of great challenges at national and international level, caused by the Covid-19 pandemic that has been engaging Governments in emergency assistance actions and structured initiatives to ensure the protection of families and mitigate their economic and social difficulties.

To this end, she praised the pragmatic vision of the Ministry of Social Action, Family and Woman Promotion (MASFAMU), by choosing a motto of a problematic that fits the current moment and challenges that are presented to the governmental action of the country in the social domain, promotion and stability of families.

Source: Angola Press News Agency

Saurimo – At least 101 people were arrested since the 10th of this month until today (Tuesday 18), by the National Police in Saurimo, Cacolo and Muconda (Lunda Sul), for violation and disobedience to the Presidential Decree.

The figures were presented today at the end of the weekly briefing on the public calamity situation in the region, led by the second provincial commander for public order, Manuel Lopes.

According to the corporation official, the fines applied amounted to Akz 195,000, deposited in the bank account of the General Tax Administration in Saurimo.

As a result of the actions carried out by the police forces as part of the compliance with the Presidential Decree on the situation of public calamity, five festive events were prevented from taking place, on public roads, in caravans and backyards, while the disobedient saw some resources seized, such as 14 speakers, two amplifiers and a computer.

Source: Angola Press News Agency