ANGOLA AND THE U.S. SHUT BORDERS OVER OMICRON |
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The Republic of Angola has become the first Southern African country to suspend flights from its regional neighbors in hopes of preventing the spread of the Omicron variant of the coronavirus, said Angola's state-owned TAAG airline.
The suspension comes as the Government of Angola's decision to temporarily ban air links to South Africa, Namibia, Botswana, Lesotho, Zimbabwe, Eswatini, and Tanzania as of Saturday, November 27, 2021.
Monday, November 29, 2021, United States President Joe Biden announced the prohibition of travelers from South Africa, Botswana, Zimbabwe, Namibia, Lesotho, Eswatini, Mozambique, and Malawi from coming to the United States. The travel ban will not apply to American citizens or lawful permanent residents. But they will need to show a negative coronavirus test before coming to the United States.
Angola has been placed on the United Kingdom's red travel list over concerns about Omicron last week. Known as B.1.1.529, South African scientists announced its discovery on November 25, 2021, blaming it for a resurgence in cases in the continent's worst-hit country.
With multiple mutations, Omicron is thought to be highly contagious and resistant to immunity, although its ability to evade vaccines is still being assessed. The World Health Organization has designated it a variant of concern.
While most Western and Asian countries rushed to enforce travel bans, most African nations have kept their borders open for the time being. Angola is one of a few to have shut doors, along with Mauritius, Morocco, and Seychelles.
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2nd Biennale of Luanda
November 27 - December 2, 2021
Luanda - Angola
Present and Virtual
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Organized in partnership between UNESCO, the Government of Angola and the African Union, the Biennale of Luanda - “Pan-African Forum for the Culture of Peace” aims to promote the prevention of violence and the resolution of conflicts, by encouraging cultural exchanges in Africa, dialogue between generations and the promotion of gender equality. As a space for reflection and dissemination of artistic works, ideas, and best practices related to the culture of peace, it brings together representatives of governments, civil society, the artistic and scientific community, and international organizations.
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