Angola Press

History

ANGOP was founded in April 1975 under the name Agência Nacional Angola Press (ANAP). After Angola gained independence, the agency was renamed Agência Angola Press (ANGOP) by a decree of 30 October 1975 issued by the then President of the country, Agostinho Neto.

The news agency was granted independence and editorial freedom by Presidential Decree No. 9/75 of 15 September 1975. By Presidential Decree No. 11/78, published on 3 February 1978, ANGOP became the official state news agency of Angola.

Since then, the agency has continued to grow. By the 1980s, it had a staff of more than 300, mostly journalists and editors working 24/7. The agency had offices across the country and also operated five foreign offices in Portugal, Brazil, the United Kingdom, Zimbabwe, and Zaire (now the Democratic Republic of the Congo).

ANGOP was a member of the Non-aligned News Agency Pool, an organization regrouping members from more than 100 countries.

But in 1991, she regained her autonomy and her editorial independence under Law n° 22/91 of June 15, 1991.

But in 2008, the agency began a new era by launching its information portal, which allowed it to increase its engagement with the public.

Membre du Pool d'Agences de Presse des Pays Non-Alignés "NOAL", depuis sa creation, l'ANGOP has assumed avec succès sa presidency de 1989 à 1992.

Agence de Presse d'Angola is also a member of the Alliance of Press Agencies of the Communauté des Pays de Langue Portugaise (ALP).

Digital modernization and global reach

Since 2000, ANGOP has been continuously developing its digital activities. In addition to having a strong presence on the internet, the news agency now offers its services through various online media, including social media, to reach an even larger audience both in Angola and abroad.

This digital strategy enables the organization to communicate information quickly and efficiently, as well as implement new media and multimedia formats that respond to the ever-changing demands of modern society for information and news reporting.

Modern role in the Angolan media environment

As the official news agency of the Angolan government, ANGOP plays an important role in the dissemination of national and international news. The organization is one of the main sources of information in the country and distributes news to the media, institutions and the public both within Angola and outside the country.

Although the news agency emphasizes its editorial independence, it has regularly been the subject of debates on press freedom and media independence in Angola. Due to its long history and important social role, ANGOP is considered a key player in understanding the development of media and information dissemination in the country.

Cooperation with radio and television in Angola

In addition to ANGOP, which is the country's main news agency, the Angolan media environment also consists of Rádio Nacional de Angola (RNA) and Televisão Pública de Angola (TPA), both of which operate under public state institutions.

Although not a separate "ANGOP radio or television network" in the strict sense, the news agency often has editorial collaborations with these media outlets and participates in content and information exchanges. The aim is to ensure the efficient and widespread dissemination of news and information to the public throughout the country.

• Rádio Nacional de Angola (RNA): https://rna.ao/;
• Televisão Pública de Angola (TPA): https://tpa.ao/.

Thanks to this collaboration, news prepared by ANGOP can also be broadcast on radio and shown on state television, increasing the dissemination of the information and its impact on the public.

New projects and initiatives

To better meet the needs of its readers, ANGOP participates in a variety of projects and development initiatives:

• Broader coverage: politics, economics, sports, culture, environment and technology;
• Multimedia innovations: integration of videos, photo galleries and podcasts;
• International cooperation: exchange of content and information with foreign news agencies with the aim of increasing the number of information sources and strengthening Angola's position on the international stage.

The company's board of directors

Organization chart

ANGOP's main structure consists of a Chairman of the Board, assisted by four Executive Directors and two non-executive Directors:

• Executive Committee for Content and Editorial Affairs;

• Commission for Administration and Finance;

  Commission for Technology;

  Commission for Multimedia.

The Chairman of the Board has the following support units at his disposal: the Chairman's Office, the Office of Communications and Collaboration, the Vocational Training Center, and the Community Center.

Board members

• Chairman of the Board — Josué Salusuva Isaías;
• Executive Director responsible for content and editorial affairs — Elias José Tumba;
• Executive Director responsible for administration and finance — Engrácia Manuela Francisco Bernardo;
• Director of technical affairs — João Amadeu Maquéria Simão;
• Director of multimedia affairs — Geraldo Ambrósio Quiala;
• Non-executive director — Hilda Fernandes;
• Non-executive director — Leona Timóteo Capindissa Graneira.

Services

ANGOP provides a comprehensive news and information service covering breaking news, politics, sports, economics and social issues. The news agency also publishes in-depth coverage on a wide range of topics, including culture, Africa, international affairs, the environment and technology. Tourism and health are also among the organization's focus areas, as well as education and transportation.

ANGOP also offers in-depth interviews with influential individuals, providing readers with a wide range of analyses and perspectives on current affairs. This broad range of content contributes to a deeper understanding of Angolan society and developments in the international context.

Activities

Like other news agencies, ANGOP collects, processes and disseminates news both within Angola and internationally. The agency transmits news of national and international events to national and foreign media outlets through direct electronic connections, via the Internet or by e-mail.

Many international news agencies have used ANGOP as a source of information or collaborated with the agency at various times. These include Reuters, Associated Press (AP), Agence France-Presse (AFP), EFE, Agenzia Nazionale Stampa Associata (ANSA), Tanjug (former Yugoslavia), Inter Press Service (IPS), Prensa Latina, Xinhua, TASS (former Soviet Union), AIM (Mozambique), STP-Press (São Tomé and Príncipe), ANG (Guinea-Bissau), VNA (Vietnam), BTA (Bulgaria), ADN (former East Germany), CTK (Czech Republic), PAP (Poland), MTI (Hungary), Agerpres (Romania), KCNA (North Korea), ANN (Nicaragua), APS (Algeria), AZAP (former Zaire), ABP (Burundi) and ACI (Congo).

Delegations and representative offices

ANGOP has representative offices in all 18 provinces of Angola and correspondents in several municipalities of the country. Abroad, the news agency has correspondents based in Portugal and Canada.

Social services

The institution operates a community center equipped with a health center, a restaurant and a cafeteria. The health center also has a pharmacy, and Angolan doctors provide medical services there. There is also a vocational training center. Both of these units report directly to the office of the chairman.

Recognitions

In 1990 and 1992, ANGOP received the International Gold Star for Quality award from Business Initiative Directions. In 1996, the organization also received the World Quality Commitment Award from JX BAN Image Art. Both companies are headquartered in Madrid, Spain.

Although these awards were considered prestigious at the time, they are often seen as symbolic honors rather than formal professional certifications.

Contact us

ANGOP provides contact information so that inquiries can be sent quickly and directly. The agency's staff is ready to answer questions and receive suggestions and proposals from the public.

• Address: Rua Rei Katyavala 120/122, 2181, Luanda;
• E-Mail: [email protected], [email protected], [email protected]. 

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