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Background: Angola has begun to enjoy the fruits of peace since the end of a 27-year civil war in 2002. Fighting between the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), led by Jose Eduardo DOS SANTOS, and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), led by Jonas SAVIMBI, followed independence from Portugal in 1975. Peace seemed imminent in 1992 when Angola held national elections, but UNITA renewed fighting after being beaten by the MPLA at the polls. Up to 1.5 million lives may have been lost - and 4 million people displaced - in the quarter century of fighting. SAVIMBI's death in 2002 ended UNITA's insurgency and strengthened the MPLA's hold on power. DOS SANTOS has pledged to hold national elections in 2006.

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By Capitan Piotr
November 28th 2006

Abram-me esses olhos! Abram-me todas as portas! Africa » Angola

Hasta la Libertad!

Ei gente boa! Tenho recebido centenas de milhar de mails com gente preocupada e a temer pela minha sobrevivência nesta terra esquecida por Deus. A todos esses, calma! Nao quero que fiquem com a impressão errada disto. Não é propriamente a Ilha da Tentação, mas também está longe de ser a Coreia do Norte. Para que fiquem esclarecidos: - tenho direito a um prato de sopa por dia (à noite). - sabado à noite posso sair e caçar companhia para conversar. (estou ansioso por ter um carro e sair daqui à procura de mil e um lugares) Também recebi imensas queixas [View Full Entry]

By Capitan Piotr
November 26th 2006

"Saboroso" é o Leite Creme da Minha Mãe Africa » Angola

A praia que nunca vi

Não quero assustar, nada disso, mas se calhar os pontinhos não passam disso mesmo, pontinhos! E o que eu preciso é de pontos, muitos pontos para ficar nesta terra em que só as formigas dão sinais de alguma organização (estou a ser muito injusto para com as formigas). Sinceramente, isto é tudo muito engraçado, o ir para Angola em busca de novas experiências e as dificuldades que podem ser um desafio, mas estar como eu estou, sem veículo e dependente do juízo de um engenheiro - "engineer" a partir de agora, e com a voz que se ouvia no Command & [View Full Entry]

By Capitan Piotr
November 11th 2006

Que levais aí? São pontinhos senhor! Africa » Angola

Mamã África

Olá, Já cheguei a Angola, As primeiras impressões são que isto é mesmo uma … África! (é possível e provável que a opinião melhore). As ruas estão todas partidas, a construção que existe já é do tempo em que os portugueses pensavam que aqui eram gente. A casa onde estou não é nenhum palácio, mas sempre dá para viver e ver futebol (eu que o tinha já quase largado). O quarto tem uma cama, uma mesinha de cabeceira e um ar condicionado. Só falta ... alguma coisa, mas ok. Quando aparecerem mais obras e formos uma empresa a sério pode ser [View Full Entry]

By Einherjar
September 24th 2006

Good fortune shines off Angola Africa » Angola » North » Luanda

Sailboat

Well things have slowly been improving as I got back my luggage! Well half of it as a good chunk was stolen. Clothes, my gameboy, shampoo and other various knickknacks were pillfered at I'm assuming. Oh well, life goes on and at least my camera wasn't taken! Note to self: take electronics with you on the plane next adventure. So the job is/was boring. Just watching giant oil companies mess up the surrounding waters with pollution and trying my best to stay out of the lumbering machines way. The one good thing about being out about 10km offshore while working is [View Full Entry]

By Einherjar
August 28th 2006

Insanity, lost luggage and monkeys. Africa » Angola » North » Luanda

A huge amount has happened since I left my little slice of paradise in Nova Scotia. Yup, one big giant wad of crap to be precise. Where to start, where to start…. Ok, first off some airport or airliner lost my luggage. Could be in Paris, or maybe it is somewhere in New York, but knowing my shitty luck it is probably on its way to Japan or something. So I arrive in the Congo again only this time I got nothing. Well, a couple of books, one change of clothes, and some gum. No toothpaste, clothes, gameboy, magazines, shampoo, and [View Full Entry]

By Weir travels
August 23rd 2006

Off the beaten track: a tourist in Luanda Africa » Angola » North » Luanda

fishermen just off the coast from where I was staying

Eight things that I didn’t know about the capital of Angola a week ago: (1) It is one of the most expensive cities in the world; I assume, the most expensive in Africa. US$10 for an iceberg lettuce, for example. And I’m assured that eating out in London seems modestly priced by comparison. (2) The US dollar is, effectively, a second currency, thanks, in no small part, to the booming oil industry here. (3) Along the coast, the most oft-sighted bird is the common egret; a curiously spectacular bird to be apparent in such numbers. Not a seagull in sight. (4) [View Full Entry]

view towards central Luanda from where I was staying

plaque commemorating David Livingstone on the British ambassador's residence

By Schwann
July 2nd 2004

Travelblog: Once in a lifetime : Chapter 5: DAYS Africa » Angola

Looking back from the bow

Title: Travelblog from Schwann-at-sea - Chapter 5 - Days Wednesday 10th Day 4: Just another peaceful day. No transits, just some trance. Getting to know the ship, the crew, and my fellow passengers. Got a good connection with Willy, the 2nd engineer, who says he’ll try and get this journal out via email tomorrow, so I’ve been preparing a movie to amaze and astound. Eat this blog from deep Atlantic, a.r.k.! Thursday 11th Day 5 [View Full Entry]

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