The renewable energy milestone is a major leap forward for the region’s infrastructure and is part of a wider package of EU assistance.
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A former coffee giant, Angola produces a mere fraction of what it did in the 1970s. The EU-backed Mukafé project aims to help turn the industry’s fortunes around.
Santos replaces former social affairs and culture secretary Alexis Tam, who retires after 33 years in civil service.
Launched in 2012, the cash-for-residence programme has performed well financially but also attracted strong criticism from the EU.
Group will also set up 70 stations in Italy, 55 in France and 55 in Spain as part of 22.7 million euro project.
Network in poor state following suspension of foreign aid in wake of US$2 billion loan scandal involving Finance Minister, Manuel Chang.
Funds should boost country’s structural transformation, with strong emphasis on innovation and climate transition and sustainability.
Report noted media were constrained and ‘political rights and freedoms’ undermined but praised economic performance and Covid-19 prevention measures.
Exports perform well, with automobiles, aircraft, beef and poultry among best performers, Foreign Trade Secretariat reports.