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Camp 57 Reopens at Angola to House ICE Detainees
KLAX - Louisiana
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ANGOLA, La. (KLAX-TV) — A section of the Louisiana State Penitentiary once known as Camp J has reopened as an immigration detention facility, now called Camp 57. The unit, which closed in 2018 after years of violence and poor conditions, has been...
Palaeontologists have uncovered an ancient marine crocodile fossil in Angola
Macao News
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September 4, 2025
Researchers from Nova University Lisbon announced last month the discovery of a new prehistoric marine crocodile in Angola, offering new insight on their evolution, reports SIC Notícias. Palaeontologist Archi Maréchal led a team from the Faculty...
Goal and Highlights for Angola 0-1 Libya in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
VAVEL
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September 4, 2025
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this World Cup Qualifying match, which continues in full swing here on VAVEL! Stay tuned for more matches from the competition throughout the week. Good afternoon, and see you next...
The interplay of economic diplomacy and conventional diplomacy: the case of Angola and Namibia’s bilateral & multilateral trade agreements
Windhoek Observer
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PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Abstract With the Inter-Africa Trade Fair (IATF) taking place in Algiers this September under the theme “a gateway to new opportunities” underpinned by the African Continental...
Angola budget will be impacted by SEA 1
KPC Media Group - Indiana
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ANGOLA — Angola Mayor Dave Martin has presented the 2026 budget to the Common Council showing a decrease in spending due to anticipated reductions in revenue caused by budget legislation passed this year in the Indiana Legislature. "As mentioned...
Envoys of Angola, Malta, France bid farewell to President Mahama
Ghana News Agency
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September 4, 2025
By Iddi Yire, GNA Accra, Sept. 4, GNA – The outgoing envoys of Angola, Malta and France on Thursday bid farewell to President John Dramani Mahama at the Presidency in Accra. A statement issued by the Presidency said the three envoys, who have...
A notorious wing of Angola prison is now a detention center for ICE
KRVS - Louisiana
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September 4, 2025
A wing of the notorious Louisiana State Penitentiary, better known as Angola prison, has a new purpose amid President Donald Trump’s immigration crackdown. The prison will host a new detention center named “Camp 57” after Louisiana Gov. Jeff...
Goal and Highlights for Angola 0-1 Libya in 2026 FIFA World Cup Qualifiers Match
VAVEL
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September 4, 2025
Thanks! And that's all for now! Thank you so much for watching this World Cup Qualifying match, which continues in full swing here on VAVEL! Stay tuned for more matches from the competition throughout the week. Good afternoon, and see you next...
Noem Says Angola Chosen for Migrant Detention Because of Its 'Notorious' Violent History
Common Dreams
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September 4, 2025
As a court in Fort Myers, Florida prepared to hold the first hearing on the legal rights of immigrants detained at "Alligator Alcatraz," the Everglades detention facility that a federal judge ordered to be shut down last month, US Homeland...
New 'Louisiana Lockup' at notorious Angola prison fuels immigration debate
WWL - Louisiana
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September 4, 2025
The former "Camp J" is now called "Louisiana Lockup," a U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) facility designed to house and deport immigrants. ANGOLA, La. — A section of Louisiana’s most notorious prison, the Louisiana State Penitentiary...
Angolan bank BFA set for country's biggest ever IPO
Zawya
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LUANDA - One of Angola's top banks BFA will launch the country's biggest ever initial public offering on Friday, seeking to raise as much as $240 million as the government looks to kick-start a privatisation drive. The Southern African...
Shell returns to Angola amid new oil block bidding to boost production
Business Insider Africa
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September 4, 2025
Shell Plc’s return to Angola after a 20-year absence signals growing confidence in the country’s oil sector, as recent reforms aimed at attracting international investment begin to take effect. Shell, alongside Chevron Corp. and state-owned...
Libya Clings to World Cup Hopes with Precious 1-0 Victory Over Angola
The Libya Update
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September 4, 2025
Luanda, Angola | The Libyan National Football Team held onto its slim hopes of qualifying for the World Cup finals after a precious 1-0 away victory over the Angolan national team on Thursday in the seventh round of Group 4 of the African...
Louisiana Lockup: DHS expands immigration detention at Angola prison
Straight Arrow News
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The Department of Homeland Security is expanding immigration enforcement nationwide, with its latest effort focused on a well-known prison in Louisiana. The Angola facility has a long history, and DHS Secretary Kristi Noem said the new site is...
New Priests in Angola Urged to be Present in Communities, Walk with the People
ACI Africa
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September 4, 2025
He further told the Priests-elect to be the first in the service of the Word, in the celebration of the Sacraments, in prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, and in the accompaniment of the groups and movements of your communities. “Nothing should...
Sangster: Angola policy is business-oriented
CNBC Africa
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September 4, 2025
Disclaimer: The following content is generated automatically by a GPT AI and may not be accurate. To verify the details, please watch the videoAt the 2025 Angola Oil & Gas Conference, TotalEnergies made waves as its Senior Vice President for...
Angola Prison designated to house immigration detainees deemed 'worst of the worst'
KADN News 15 - Louisiana
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September 4, 2025
ANGOLA, La. (NEWS 15) — A section of the Louisiana State Penitentiary at Angola has been designated to house hundreds of immigration detainees. The Trump administration describes these detainees as the "worst of the worst." Gov. Jeff Landry joined...
BFA bank hopes to raise $240m in Angola’s biggest listing
BusinessLIVE
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Luanda — BFA, one of Angola’s top banks, will launch the country’s biggest initial public offering (IPO) on Friday, seeking to raise as much as $240m as the government looks to kick-start a privatisation drive. The oil-producing country has been...
Prez Mahama bids farewell to outgoing Ambassadors of Angola, Malta, and France
Ghanaian Times
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September 4, 2025
President John Dramani Mahama has bid farewell to the outgoing Ambassadors of Angola, Malta, and France, praising their contributions to Ghana’s development and international partnerships. The President, in separate meetings at the Jubilee House,...
Louisiana replaces Alligator Alcatraz as Trump sends immigrants to Angola
The Daily Advertiser - Louisiana
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The Trump administration is sending immigrants to Louisiana's Angola prison following the closure of a Florida detention center. Gov. Jeff Landry said a renovated wing of the maximum-security prison will house up to 400 immigrants. Senior Trump...