Manchester City lifts the 'big-eared' trophy

Manchester City has finally conquered Europe by winning the Champions League, defeating Inter Milan 1-0 in the final held in Istanbul. A goal from Rodri at the 68th minute secured the victory for the team, which includes players Bernardo Silva and Rúben Dias. This triumph comes 15 years after significant financial investments and two years after losing their first final to Chelsea. Celebrations ensued in Manchester.

Elections in Angola: UNITA will contest any MPLA victory

UNITA, Angola's main opposition party, intends to challenge the election results if the ruling MPLA party, currently leading in the vote count, wins. Angolans voted to elect Parliament members, with the party leader receiving the most votes becoming president. MPLA's João Lourenço seeks another term against main rival Adalberto Costa Júnior. MPLA leads with 53% against UNITA's 43%, but UNITA is ahead in Luanda province. An observer reported no irregularities in voting and counting processes. The National Electoral Commission's results highlight the country's political polarization and the rural-urban voter divide.

President Lourenço asks for a new vote of confidence in the MPLA

During the final weekend of the electoral campaign in Angola, the ruling party MPLA held its last rally, with about 600,000 people attending President João Lourenço's speech. Lourenço, seeking a second consecutive five-year term, emphasized the achievements of his administration despite the challenges posed by the COVID-19 pandemic. The largest opposition party, UNITA, plans to conclude its mass political activities in Luanda on Monday.

Mobility and economy mark the Lusophony summit

Angola took over the presidency of the Community of Portuguese Language Countries from Cabo Verde. The main achievement of Cabo Verde's exceptional three-year term, extended due to the COVID-19 pandemic, was the signing of the mobility agreement during the XIII conference of heads of state and government held in Luanda. The new secretary-executive, Zacarias da Costa, appointed by Timor-Leste and unanimously elected, expressed satisfaction with the commitment of all member states to advance the economic pillar, noting a significant shift in Brazil's previously different stance.

CPLP does not stir emotions on the streets of Luanda

The Community of Portuguese Language Countries (CPLP) aims to bring together Portuguese-speaking nations but remains largely unknown to the general public in Luanda. Ahead of the CPLP conference of Heads of State and Government on July 17, there have been numerous preparatory meetings, including those of the Council for Food and Nutritional Security (CONSAN) and the Permanent Consultation Committee (CPP). Interviews with Luanda residents reveal a lack of awareness about the CPLP's activities, with some able to name member countries and associate the organization with economic, cultural, and justice cooperation.