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• May 05, 2015: Parliamentary Groups of SADC Majority Parties Analyse Region's Situation, AllAfrica (2015) The whips of the SADC's majority parties will analyse matters regarding the regions parliamentary action among other issues.
• Apr 23, 2015: Angola: Ruling MPLA Party Defends Transparent Legislation, All Africa (2015) The ruling MPLA party reaffirmed its interest in providing the country with a transparent and efficient legislation on non-presential voter registration.
• Sep 10, 2012: Angola: Political parties congratulated on successful elections, ANGOP (2012) In this article, chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (CNE), André da Silva Neto congradulates political parties and coalitions on the successful electoral process. The general elections were held on August 31.
• Sep 03, 2012: Angola ruling party wins elections, News24 (2012) In this article, preliminary results show that Angola's ruling party is leading with more than 75% of the vote counted.
• Aug 27, 2012: Angolan opposition wants election delayed, News24 (2012) Main opposition party in Angola has on Friday called for 31 August national election to be postponed for a month. They say this call is due to lack of transparency and violation of the electoral law.
• Aug 27, 2012: Angola: CNE informs diplomats about accreditation of observers, ANGOP (2012) In this article, the National Electoral Commission (CNE) holds a briefing session to inform diplomatic missions accredited to Angola about the accreditation process. It is reported that national and international observers is legally governed by criteria of quotas.
• Aug 06, 2012: Angop: Election equipment already in Bengo province, ANGOP (2012) In this article, Northen Bengo Provincial Electoral Commission receives electoral materials ahead of August 31, general election.
• Aug 06, 2012: Angola: UNITA hails first week of election campaign, ANGOP (2012) In this article, the opposition party's spokesperson, Alcides Sakala talks about the party's excitement ahead of the first week of the election campaign. The party started their campaign on Friday with party leader, Isaias Samakuva doing door-to-door campaign in Cacuaco district, Luanda.
• Aug 06, 2012: Angola: Ruling party calls on citizens to make right choice, ANGOP (2012) In this article, the ruling MPLA party calls for citizens in the coastal Kwanza Sul province to vote for continuity.
• Jul 25, 2012: Angola: CNE announces parties' airtime allocation draw Wednesday, ANGOP (2012) In this article, the National Electoral Commission (CNE) is expected to hold a draw for allocation of election campaign airtime to all the political parties contesting the general election later this year.
• Jul 04, 2012: Angola: CICA committed to civic education, Angop (2012) In this article, secretary-general of the Angolan Christian Churches Council (CICA), Luis Nguimbi said his organisation has set up a team tasked with supporting actions relating to the electoral process. He said this is in view of the general elections scheduled for August 31.
• Jul 03, 2012: Angola: Five political parties, four coalitions to take part in 2012 elections, Angop (2012) In this article, five political parties and four coalitions allowed participate in the country's general election. This comes after the Constitutional Court ruling. The elections are scheduled for August 31.
• Jun 13, 2012: Angola: New Election body chairperson starts functions, ANGOP (2012) In this article, the new chairperson of the National Electoral Commission (CNE), André da Silva Neto commences his duties in preparing the general election set for next August 31. André da Silva Neto was sworn in during the 10th Plenary Session by the first vice speaker of the National Assembly.
• Jun 13, 2012: Angola: National Police train staff on elections, ANGOP (2012) It is reported that Angolan National Police (PNA) has started on Monday, two trainings to capacitate its officials on election matters. The training aims cover topics related to security and elections.
• Jun 13, 2012: Angola: National Youth Council runs round table, ANGOP (2012) In this article the National Youth Council (CNJ) plan to have a round table on “Youth – Election, peace, democracy and participation”. It is reported that this is to promote the principles of good governance among youths in the country.
• Jun 13, 2012: Angola: Recognized parties get 9.6 million subsidies ahead of polls, ANGOP (2012) The article reports on state funding for political parties. It is reported that 77 political parties and seven coalitions recognised by the Constitution of the country will each receive Kz 9.6 million ahead of this years general election.
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• May 24, 2012: Angola to vote in September, News24 (2012) Election date for the Angola general election has been set. In this article, it is said that election will be held in 31 August 2012.
• May 10, 2012: Angola: Country's political process satisfactory, ANGOP (2012) In this article Rui Mangueira, secretary of State for Organisation and Finances of the Angolan Foreign Affairs Ministry expresses his satisfaction on the ongoing process to hold this year's general election. He mentioned the recently approved Electoral Package amongst other things during his speech. He was addressing Angolan citizens who residing in France.
• May 07, 2012: Angola: CPE appeals for deeper knowledge on electoral legislative, Angop (2012) It is reported that Maria Cristina Ndembi, chairwoman of the Provincial Electoral Commission of Kwanza Sul (CPE), encouraged members of the commission to learn more about the electoral legislative package. She was addressing the provincial seminar on Electoral legislative package aimed to capacity build the members of local CPE.
• Mar 14, 2012: Angola: MPLA preparing to run, winning upcoming general elections, Angop (2012) The article is about the MPLA's preparations for the upcoming elections. Speaking to the media, the party vice president, Roberto de Almeida said the party is getting ready to run and win the upcoming elections.
• Mar 14, 2012: Angola: Journalists attend training on elections coverage, ANGOP (2012) The article is about journalist in Angola undergoing an election coverage training. The journalists are reported to be from eastern Moxico province.
• Feb 16, 2012: Angola: Electoral registration faces constraints, ANGOP (2012) It is reported that the second phase of registering and voter updating has challenges. The phase started on January 5.
• Jan 24, 2012: Angola bids for AU Security Council membership, ANGOP (2012) It is reported that Angola will run for the membership of the Peace and Security Council (PSC) of the African Union (AU) for 2012 and 2014. Angolan bid is reported to be supported by SADC region partners.
• Jan 24, 2012: Angola: Police to boost operational capacity to secure electoral process, ANGOP (2012) Angolan Home Affairs minister, Sebastiao Martins announced that they will strengthen the capacity of the national police police ahead of this year's elections.
• Dec 10, 2011: Angola reaches deal on election law, News24 (2011) Negotiations between political parties in Angola has come to end on Friday when a deal was reached. Parliament voted for the bill that allocates powers for organising the the next elections in the country.
• Dec 04, 2011: Angola: CNE worried about poor women participation in electoral registration, ANGOP (2011) The chairperson of the National Electoral Council (CNE), Suzana Inglês, has expressed her concerns about the poor participation by women on the ongoing voter registration and update process in the country.
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• Oct 18, 2011: Angola: About one million voters update registration, Angop (2011) It is reported that over a million registered voters have updated their registration details across the country. This information was released by deputy minister for Electoral Affairs, Adão de Almeida.
• Oct 10, 2011: Angola: Electoral registration to reach prisoners, Angop (2011) It is expected that voter registration in the country will ran until December 2011. Home Affairs minister, Sebastião Martins has also assured that it will cover prisoners.
• Oct 10, 2011: Angola: Vice-minister guarantees easy access to electoral registration, Angop (2011) Adão de Almeida, vice-minister for Institutional and Electoral Matters visited Lubango city over the weekend. It is reported that he assured residents of the re-positioning of electoral brigades. This is to allow easy access to electoral registration.
• Aug 26, 2011: Angola: Parliament speaker unveils Election Supporting Office in Cunene, ANGOP (2011) National Assembly speaker, Paulo Kassoma, has on Thursday inaugurated the Election Supporting Office in Ondjiva city, southern Cunene province.
• Aug 24, 2011: Angola: Official advises citizens to participate in electoral registration, ANGOP (2011) It is reported that registration and the updating of the electoral process is running countrywide. The governor of the central Bié province, Álvaro de Boavida Neto encouraged citizens to take part in the process. He also urged other institutions to engage the awareness and mobilisation campaign of population to join the electoral process.
• Aug 24, 2011: Angola: Election Offices visits dignify MPs, ANGOP (2011) It is reported that MPs in Angola have been paying visits to provincial election supporting institutions. The speaker of the National Assembly, António Paulo Kassoma, said the visits are to dignify the figure and intervention of the Members of Parliament.
• Aug 24, 2011: Angola: Outgoing chairman of SADC defends reinforcement of contributions, ANGOP (2011) Namibian President, Lucas Pohamba who is also the outgoing chairman of SADC has defended the need to reinforce the contributions of members states. He said that the contributions will finance the activities of the regional organisation’s Secretariat without any constraints.
• Aug 17, 2011: Angola: Electoral Commission independence reaffirmed, ANGOP (2011) After the passing of the draft resolution by the National Assembly, The minister of Territory Administration, Bornito de Sousa said the National Electoral Commission (CNE) will enjoy what he called the “absolutely immaculate independence” following the approval of the draft resolution.
• Aug 17, 2011: Angola: Parliament approves Electoral Legislative Package draft, ANGOP (2011) The National Assembly in Angola approved the draft resolution on the Electoral Legislative Package. Votes were 157 in favour, 11 abstentions and none against.
• Aug 16, 2011: Angola: SADC Council of Ministers start second day's session, ANGOP (2011) SADC Council of Ministers met again this morning for the second day in Luanda, Angola. This is in preparation for the upcoming Summit of Heads of State and Government, set to be held in August 17-18.
• Aug 16, 2011: Angola: Opposition Unita quits Parliament session, ANGOP (2011) It is reported that the main opposition party in Angola, Unita walked out of the plenary extraordinary session of the National Assembly today. It was expeted that the National Assembly will review and vote on the draft resolution on the electoral legislative package.
• Aug 15, 2011: Angolan vice-minister presses for stronger engagement in electoral register update, ANGOP (2011) The Angolan vice-minister of Territory Administration for Institutional and Electoral Affairs, Adão de Almeida has appealed to all citizens to participate in what he called commitment with peace and democracy, electoral register. He encouraged citizen to raise civic awareness on the electoral register.
• Aug 15, 2011: Angola: SADC holds summit amid spreading unrest, News24 (2011) Southern African leaders are expected to meet this week in Luanda, Angola. Major focus of this meeting will be the deteriorating political situation in most parts of the region.
• Jun 09, 2011: 29th SADC Parliamentary Forum Plenary Assembly opens officially Thursday, ANGOP (2011) The 29th Plenary Assembly of Southern African Development Community (SADC) Parliamentary Forum will open officially today in Angola.
• Mar 14, 2011: Angola: Opposition UNITA party working to reinforce democracy - Politician, Angop (2011) The article reports on the commitment by the Angola’s main opposition UNITA party to promiting democracy in the country.
• Mar 14, 2011: Angola: Nation at Approval of Gaborone Declaration on Elections, All Africa (2011) The article reports on the GEO that was held in Gaborone, Botswana recently. It is reported that the Declaration of Elections was adopted during the conference.
• Mar 04, 2011: Angola: President Hails Re-Election of Party Women Wing Secretary, AllAfrica (2011) The article reports on the re-election of a women as secretary general of the ruling party women wing. It is reported that this is the third consecutive re-election of Luzia Inglês as secretary general.
• Nov 09, 2010: Angola: Daylight on Dos Santos, AllAfrica (2010) The article reports on the State of the Nation address by Angola's President, José Eduardo dos Santos to the National Assembly. It is reported that this is for the first time in his 31 years in power. This is seen as informed by the looming elections in 2012.
• Oct 18, 2010: Angola: Presidential system more encompassing in terms of powers, ANGOP (2010) The article discusses the presidential-parliamentary system adopted by the Angolan Constitution. This new constitution was passed on 21 January 2010 by the National Assembly of Angola and it replaces the Constitution of 1992.
• Sep 21, 2010: Angola: Over 13,000 voters registered in Benguela Province, ANGOP (2010) This article reports on the number of registered voters in Benguela Province. It is also reported that Civic Education campaign will be strenghened for updating of the 2010 electoral registration programme.
• Sep 06, 2010: Angola: Over 110.000 New Voters Registered Countrywide, All Africa (2010) The article discuss ongoing national electoral registration campaign. It is reported that more than 110.000 new voters have registered nationwide.
• Aug 17, 2010: Angola: Deputy Minister Happy With Voters Registration in Bie, AllAfrica (2010) This article reports on voter registration in Bie province. The deputy minister of Territory Administration for Institutional and Electoral Affairs has expressed his satisfaction on the latest participation in the region. The is also an increase in youths participating in voter registration in the area.
• Aug 11, 2010: Angola: Electoral Registration to Cover Over 5,000 People in Bié Province, All Africa (2010) Voter registration continues to increase.
• Aug 11, 2010: Angola: Electoral Registration Updating Part of Country's Democratic Scenario, All Africa (2010) Deputy minister address the importance of electoral registration.
• Aug 11, 2010: Angola: Mozambican MP Impressed By Number of Women in Politics, All Africa (2010) Women numbers continue to increase in politics
• Aug 11, 2010: Angola: Updating of Voters Registration Shows Normality, All Africa (2010) The acting Chairman of the National Electoral commission (CNE) explains the importance of updating voter registration database.
• Aug 11, 2010: Angola: Electoral Registration Update Allows Greater Participation in Democracy, All Africa (2010) The ongoing voter registration will allow more citizen to register and participate in the electoral process.
• Jul 20, 2010: Angola: FNLA party congress starts Sunday, ANGOP (2010) Party to elect leaders in their congress.
• Jul 20, 2010: Angola: Opposition youth elects conference delegates, ANGOP (2010) JURA youth prepares for their elective conference
• Jun 29, 2010: Angola: Ministry to share voter's registration with provincial governments, ANGOP (2010) Government ministry to share voter registration tasks with provincial governments.
• Jun 29, 2010: Angola: 11,000 Guinea-Conakry immigrants go to poll Sunday in Luanda, ANGOP (2010) Refugees from Guinea-Conakry will on Sunday go to poll in Luanda, Angola.
• Jun 29, 2010: Angola: Voter's registration specialists hired, ANGOP (2010) A number of voter registration specialists has been brought in to assist in the registration process.
• Jun 22, 2010: Angola: Official guarantees conditions for updating voter's registration, ANGOP (2010) The human, technical and logistic conditions to update the electoral registration due to start next July have been guaranteed, said on Monday in Luena, eastern Moxico province, the deputy minister to Territory Administration for the Electoral and Institutional Affairs, Adão de Almeida.
• Jun 22, 2010: Angola: Electoral commission destroys material used in 2008 polls, ANGOP (2010) he Provincial Electoral Commission (CPE) in central Bie province destroyed on Saturday several material used in the 2008 legislative elections.
• Jun 22, 2010: Angola: Updating of electoral registration in July, ANGOP (2010) The updating of the electoral registration will start in the second fortnight of July this year in the country, Angop learned on Tuesday.
• Jun 22, 2010: Angola: Political parties called to cooperate in electoral registration update, ANGOP (2010) The Ministry of Territory Administration Thursday in Luanda appealed to registered political parties to conduct education campaigns during the process of updating of the electoral registration taking place around the country since July 15 until September 15 this year.
• Jun 22, 2010: Angola: Political parties satisfied with new voter's registration phase, ANGOP (2010) The Angolan political parties legally constituted congratulated this Wednesday, here, the new update phase of the electoral registration, to be done from July 15 to September 15 this year, under the responsibility of the municipal administrations all over the country.
• May 13, 2010: Angola: Constitution establishes elections as sole legitimate source for seizing political power, ANGOP (2010) The Constitution stipulates specifically the holding of elections as the only legitimate source for the exercise of political power, said Friday the constitutional law lecturer, Adão de Almeida.
• May 07, 2010: Angola: Deputy minister pleased with electoral department's work, ANGOP (2010) The vice-minister of Territory Administration, Adão da Almeida, Friday in central Huambo province expressed satisfaction over the work the provincial department for the electoral process is developing in the region.
• Apr 14, 2010: Angola: Voters registration gets updated in second semester of 2010, Angola Press (2010) The updating process of the electoral registration, aiming at including all citizens that turn 18 this year, will take place countrywide in the second semester of the current year.
• Mar 29, 2010: Angola: Politician Defends Greater Divulgence of Country's History, All Africa (2010) The acting president of the opposition FNLA party, Lucas Benghy Ngonda, on Saturday here defended the need for a greater divulgence of Angola's history, including of the movements of liberation.
• Feb 11, 2010: Angola: Dos Santos unveils new inner circle, IOL (2010) Angolan President Jose Eduardo dos Santos on Wednesday unveiled his new cabinet, as parliament approved constitutional changes which extend his 30-year grip on power.
• Jan 22, 2010: Angolan president gets more powers in new constitution, Daily Nation (2010) Angola’s parliament approved a new constitution on Thursday that will allow President Jose Eduardo dos Santos to extend his three-decade long rule over one of Africa’s top oil producers without a direct ballot.
• Jan 15, 2010: Angola: More power for Angola president, IOL (2010) Angola will next week approve a new constitution set to further strengthen the president's three-decade hold, state radio said on Wednesday within days of a deadly rebel ambush on Togo's visiting soccer team.
• Dec 15, 2009: Angola: Angolan leader to delay presidential vote, VOA News (2009) Angola's president says the country's first post-war presidential election will likely be delayed for another three years.
• Jul 31, 2009: Angola:Parliament extends constitution deadline for 180 days, ANGOP (2009) The National Assembly (Angolan Parliament) Tuesday in Luanda approved the extension for another 180 days the deadline for the conclusion of the discussions of the future Constitution.
• Jul 09, 2009: Opposition PRS presents Bill on Future Constitution, Angola Press(2009) The Bill on the coming constitution, proposed by the Social Renewal Party (PRS) was presented on Tuesday here to the members of the Constitutional Commission
• Aug 15, 2008: European Union Observers Arrive in Kwanza Norte (2008) Two international observers of the European Union (EU) arrived Wednesday in Ndalantado city.
• Aug 15, 2008: SADC Observers Start to Arrive on 22 August, Angola Press (2008) The first observers of the Southern Africa Development Community (SADC) to the Angolan legislative elections will start arriving in the country on 22 August.
• Jul 24, 2008: Angolan Premier Represents Head of State at CPLP Summit, Angola Press(2008) The Angolan prime minister, Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos, left Luanda...
• Jul 24, 2008: Angola Invites A.U to Monitor Parliamentary Elections: Angola(2008) The National Electoral Commission (CNE) has invited the African Union (A.U) to send observers for the legislative elections, scheduled for 5th September, this year.
• Jul 24, 2008: Electoral Agents Acquire Knowledge on Civic Education, Angola Press (2008) Ten electoral agents in Caála District, in the central Huambo Province, are refreshing their knowledge in electoral civic education.
• Jul 24, 2008: Opposition Unita Presents Candidature for Legislative Poll, Angola Press (2008) Angola`s main opposition Unita party Monday submitted its candidature to the Constitutional Court for the participation in next September 05 legislative elections.
• Jul 24, 2008: CNE Trains Members For Polling Stations, Angola Press (2008) At least forty members for polling stations in the northern Zaire province benefit since last Monday of a training on electoral issues in the framework of the legislative elections set for next September 05.
• Jul 24, 2008: SADC Electoral Commissions Meeting Starts, All Africa (2007) Ninth conference of members of the SADC Electoral Commissions Forum to debate electoral campaigns and freedom of expression.
• May 22, 2008: Electoral Commission Head Explains Impracticability Of Voting Abroad, Angola Press (2007) The chairman of CNE said that Angolans residing abroad will not vote in the coming elections.
• May 22, 2008: War Deprived Angolans of Right to Vote - President Dos Santos, Angola Press (2007) José Eduardo dos Santos said that war deprived Angolans the right to vote.
• May 22, 2008: Acting Governor Denies Allegations On Electoral Registration, Angola Press (2007) Gaspar Neto has denied information by UNITA on the alleged existence of citizens who did not register for elections.
• May 22, 2008: Head of State Reaffirms Elections in 2008, Angola Press (2007) President José Eduardo dos Santos of Angola confirmed that elections will take place in 2008.
• May 22, 2008: CNE Calls For Non-Divulging Of Temporary, Unofficial Results, Angola Press (2007) The spokesperson of the (CNE), Adão de Almeida urged the state-run and private media organs to avoid divulging temporary and unofficial results during the elections.
• May 22, 2008: MPLA Official Happy With Electoral Registration Process, Angola Press (2007) MPLA secretary-general, Juliao Mateus Paulo said members in Benguela Province have accomplished the call for massive electoral registration made by President Santos.
• May 22, 2008: Electoral Registration Quality May Guarantee Credibility, Angola Press (2007) The co-ordinator of the Inter-ministerial Commission for the Electoral Process (CIPE), Virgilio de Fontes Pereira, said that the quality of the electoral registration may secure a calm and credible process, as it intends to reach all citizens at the age for voting.
• May 22, 2008: Opposition FNLA`s Acting President Calls for Electoral Registration, Angola Press (2007) Ngola Kabangu called on FNLA`s militants, friends and sympathizers to adhere to the electoral registration process, as a civic right for voting.
• May 22, 2008: Objective Constraints Affect Elections Preparation, Angola Press (2007) Constraints in the domain of communication, accessibility, social and electoral psychology delays preparations of elections.
• Aug 20, 2007: SADC Electoral Commissions Meeting Starts, Angola Press (2007) Ninth conference of members of the SADC Electoral Commissions Forum to debate electoral campaigns and freedom of expression.