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Angola’s Energy Crisis and Road Insecurity: A Structural Failure to Achieve Sustainable Development

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  Angola’s Energy Crisis and Road Insecurity: A Structural Failure to Achieve Sustainable Development Introduction Despite its vast natural resources and significant development potential, Angola continues to struggle with chronic electricity shortages and deteriorating infrastructure. Millions of citizens remain without access to reliable power, while those connected to the grid face constant outages, particularly at night. These failures extend beyond energy alone, contributing directly to unsafe roads, frequent accidents, and rising loss of life. This article critically examines Angola’s electricity crisis and its impact on road safety through the lens of  Sustainable Development Goals 6, 7, and 9 , highlighting how weak governance and infrastructure neglect undermine sustainable development. 1. Widespread Lack of Electricity and Systemic Power Failures In many regions of Angola, access to electricity remains a privilege rather than a basic service. Large parts of the count...
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Crise de Energia Elétrica e Insegurança Rodoviária em Angola: Um Desafio ao Desenvolvimento Sustentável

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Um Desafio ao Desenvolvimento Sustentável Angola enfrenta, há vários anos, uma crise persistente no fornecimento de energia elétrica que afeta profundamente a qualidade de vida da população e o desenvolvimento socioeconómico do país. Em muitas regiões, a eletricidade simplesmente não chega; noutras, onde já existe ligação à rede, os cortes constantes — sobretudo durante a noite — tornaram-se rotina. Esta instabilidade energética tem impactos diretos em serviços básicos, na economia, na segurança pública e até na taxa crescente de acidentes rodoviários, que resultam em elevados números de mortes semanais. Apesar de Angola possuir um dos maiores potenciais hídricos de África, a energia hidráulica falha de forma recorrente. Esta contradição explica-se por uma combinação de fatores estruturais e institucionais. As infraestruturas de produção e transmissão são, em grande parte, obsoletas e insuficientes para responder ao crescimento populacional e urbano. Muitas barragens e linhas de transp...
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KEEP CALM: Angolan Researcher and Scholar Sofonie Dala Awarded Prestigious Chevening Scholarship to Study in the UK

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  I cannot keep calm, I have been chosen for chevening  Ladies and Gentlemen, My name is Sofonie Dala, and today, I stand before you with immense pride and joy. I am thrilled to share that I have been chosen for the Chevening Scholarship, a remarkable achievement that fills me with boundless enthusiasm. Chevening is not just a scholarship; it is a transformative experience that offers the opportunity to study at prestigious institutions across the UK, develop leadership skills, and foster global connections. This program embodies the spirit of inclusivity and empowerment, aligning seamlessly with Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) 4 and 10. SDG 4, Quality Education, emphasizes the importance of education in driving progress and equality. Chevening epitomizes this goal by providing world-class educational opportunities without discrimination. Regardless of race, disability, religion, gender, or age, Chevening stands as a beacon of hope for those eager to expand their horizons...
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