55TH ORDINARY SESSION OF THE AFRICAN COMMISSION ON

HUMAN & PEOPLES’ RIGHTS (ACHPR)

28TH APRIL – 12TH MAY 2014
LUANDA, REPUBLIC OF ANGOLA

INFORMATION FOR PARTICIPANTS

A. General

The 55th Ordinary Session of the African Commission on Human and Peoples’
Rights (the Commission) will be held at Talatona Convention Centre, Luanda,
Angola, from 28th April to 12th May 2014.

B. Credentials

State delegates and other participants are kindly requested to bring their official
credentials, duly signed by the appropriate authorities in their countries or their
respective organizations, and hand them to the Commission’s Secretariat prior to
registration.

C. Pre-Registration Forms

All participants are required to submit their 55 th Session Pre-Registration Form by

the deadline indicated therein, for inclusion on the provisional list of participants
which would be transmitted to the Host authorities. This is critical with regards
to the acquisition of visas.

D. Registration and identification badges

Upon arrival at the Session venue, participants are required to register and
obtain identification badges in the main lobby area outside the Conference Hall,
to enable them to participate in the Session.

All participants are requested to wear their badges at all times during the
Session, for identification and security reasons.

E. Immigration requirements

All participants are required to travel to Luanda by air. Participants are required
to get their entry visas from Diplomatic/Consular Missions of the Republic of
Angola in their respective countries of residence. In this regard, participants are
advised to confirm the existence and the location of these Missions with the
Ministry of Foreign/External Affairs of their countries of residence.

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For participants who do not have Angolan diplomatic representations in
their countries of residence, arrangements have been made for visas to be
issued on arrival at the Luanda International Airport, upon presentation of the
following:

i) Personalized letter of Invitation to the Session, duly signed by the

Secretary to the Commission;
ii) Two (2) Passport-size photographs;

iii) Identification Travel document (Passport).

Visa fees may apply.

F. Health requirement

Participants must ensure that they have taken the necessary vaccinations and
that they travel with their Vaccination Cards, as these are required before
admission to the country.

Participants are also kindly advised to obtain international health insurance to

cover emergencies, in case they are taken ill during the period of the Session.

G. Weather

Participants are advised to travel with appropriate clothing, as the temperature is

expected to be between 170C and 200C.

H. Banks and foreign exchange

Most of the major convertible currencies and Travellers’ Cheques can be

exchanged in Angola.

The local currency is the Kwanza.

The exchange rates as at 20 February 2014 were as follows:

$USD: €EURO:
100 Kwanzas to $1 134 Kwanzas to 1€

£GBP:
162.9 Kwanzas to 1£ CANADIAN DOLLAR:
88.7 Kwanzas to 1CAD

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 Please note that, as usual, exchange rates fluctuate, and that they may vary
in banks and exchange bureaus.

International Automated Teller Machines (ATMs) are available in Angola; they

accept most of the major ATM cards, and they are open 24 hours.

Money can be changed at the airport and banks.

Banking facilities will be available at the venue of the Conference to enable

participants do their exchanges.

Please note that you will be required to present your Passport/Identity documents,
during exchange operations.

I. Travel Agents and Airlines

The following are the main travel agents and airlines operating to and from
Angola:

Name Address Tel/Fax E-mail Website

Tel.: +(244)
22233 2077
Rua da
TAAG – Linhas / TAAGSAC@flytaa
Missão, 123
Aéreas de 2233 2387 / g- www.taag.com
P. O. Box 79,
Angola 9231 90000 angolaairlines.com
Luanda
/
9231 90010
2af a 6af das
Morada: +(244) 222
TAP Air Avenida 4 de 63 2000
Portugal Fevereire, +(244) 222
79/80 – C.P. 63 2099
118, Luanda
Morada : Casa
Desportistas
Rua Murtala
Mohammed
R/C no. 1
+(244) 222
Ilha de
309890/1,
Lauanda /
Iberia / British 309251,
Terminal de www.iberia.com
Airways 309270,
Voos
309562, 91
International,
476 6912
Aeroporto
Internacional
‘4 de
Fevereire’,
Avenida 21 de
 Janeiro
Terminal de
Voos
Internacional +244 91
Aeroporto 476 6912
Internacional Reservation
Emirates
‘4 de s : +244 22
Fevereiro’ 200 7306
Avenida 21,
de Janeiro,
Luanda
2af a 6af das
Avenida 4 de
+244 222
Fevereiro no.
KLM 395 335;
23
222 339822
C.P. Box 396,
Luanda
+244 2 311
2af a 6af das 447
Brussels Airline
+32 (0)2
723 2362
+244 226
Aeroporto 4
633 563/67;
SonAir de Fevereiro, www.sonairsarl.com
+244 222
Luanda
320670
+244 222
Commandante
Lufthansa 330 024;
Kwenha 272, www.lufthansa.com
Angola 244 222
Luanda
330 074
+244 222
Bairro
015 779 ;
Maculusso,
+244 222
Travessa
South African 015 780 ;
Rodrigo De
Airways +244 222
Miranda No.
320 544 ;
33,
Fax : +244
R/C, Luanda
320 644
+244 2
Largo 4 De 310615;
Fevereiro 310328 / Iadam@ethiopianair
Hotel 914 526 lines.com;
Ethiopian
Meridian, 675; dawitt@ethiopianair
Airways
Ethiopian lines.com
Airlines P.O. Fax: +244 2
Box 1044 310328
J. Vehicle Hire

The website shows the following car hire companies:

i) Penguine Car Hire

Rua Tenente Valadim 11, 1st Fl , Luanda, Angola
E-mail: justin@penguincarhire.com
mike@penguincarhire.com

ii) Car Hire Angola

E-mail : info@carhireangola.org

K. Transport:

Arrangements have also been made for pick-up from Airport to hotel for
participants who provide timely information on their arrival dates.

Arrangements have also been made to provide transport to and from the Session
venue to those participants who stay in the recommended hotels (see list of hotels
below).

For enquiries regarding transport matters, participants may contact the following:

Mr. Adriano Gaspar

Tel: +244 – 9233 00575
E-mail: argaspar11@hotmail.com

L. Lunch

Arrangements have been made for participants to buy their lunch at the Session
venue.

M. Courier Services

The Secretariat was able to identify the following courier services in Angola:

i) DHL World Express

ii) Transglobal Express E-mail: sales@transglobalexpress.co.uk

N. Mobile-phone Sim Card Providers

The Secretariat identified the following Sim Card providers:

i) Unitel SA
ii) Movicel Telecomunicações, S.A.
O. Electricity

The voltage in Angola is 220V - 240V AC, accessible with two pins normal plug.
Primary Socket Type: Europlug, Schuko.

P. Circulation/Distribution of Documents/Materials

Kindly note that no document will be circulated without the written authorization of
the Secretary to the Commission.

Participants are therefore advised to seek written authorization from the

Executive Secretary for the distribution of their documents at the
conference area.

Q. Protocol Matters

For protocol and related matters, participants may contact:

i) Mr. Júlio de Carvalho

Tel: +244 – 9258 96609
E-mail: professorju@hotmail.com

ii) Mr. Reginald Mere

E-mail : reginaldmere@yahoo.co.uk

R. Hotel accommodation / Reservations

The list of some hotels located near the Session venue are indicated here-
below (please kindly note that room rates include breakfast):

S/NO NAME DESCRIPTION COST ADDRESS/CONTACT

US$
1. Hotel 5* Normal rate:
Talatona  201 rooms; Presidential Ana Pinto
 12 meeting suite: 5,000 Luanda Talatona CCB4 GU02
rooms; Double: 655 Rua Luanda Sul, Angola
 Wifi Single : 578 Tel.: +244 93401 0310
everywhere; +244 226 424 300
 Restaurants Negotiated Fax :+244 226 424 301
& Bars; rate: 300 E-mail:
 Business reservas@hoteltalatona.com
centre; info@hoteltalatona.com
 Gym, Saloon,
Swimming Website : www.hoteltalatona.com
pool;
 Shops, etc.
 2 minutes walk
from the Session
venue

2. Hotel 3* Normal rate:

Royal  39 rooms; Single: 230 Via A4 – Lote GTO, Talatona
Plaza  Wifi in public Luanda, Angola
areas only
 Restaurant & Negotiated Tel: +244 9324 70992
Bar; rate: +244 927 735 683
 Conference 200
room; E-mail:
 Gym, reservas@royalplazatalatona.com
Swimming
pool.
Website:
1.5 Kilometres www.royalplazatalatona.com
from the Session
venue

3. Hotel 3* Normal rate:

Sunshine  46 rooms ; Double/Single: Rua Lar do Patriota s/no, Zona 3,
 Wifi 250 Talatona-Benfica, Municipio de
everywhere ; Belas, Luanda, Angola
 Restaurant ;
 Conference Negotiated Tel.: +244 9276 3535
room (70 ppl); rate: +244 9227 14279
 Gym 150 +244 9241 78557
+244 922 714269
+244 9170 21791
2 Kilometres from E-mail:
the Session Sunshine.hotel.belas@gmail.com
venue sunshinehotel2012@gmail.com
sunshine3starhotel@gmail.com

Website:
www.sunshineangola.com

4. Rosa Valls 3* Normal rate:

Hotel  41 rooms; Single: 220 Morro-Bento
 Wifi in public Double: 275 Avenida Pedro de Castro
areas only, net Van-dúnen-Loy
cable in the Talatona/Samba
rooms;
 Restaurant; Tel: +244 2220 14642 / 3
 Conference
room (60 ppl); E-mail:
 Gym, Rosavallshotel@gmail.com
 Swimming
pool;

2.5 Kilometres
from the Session
venue
5. Hotel 3* Normal rate: Avenida 21 de Janeiro,
Agatha  135 rooms; Double: 185 Morro Bento II, Luanda, Angola
 Wifi in public Single: 125 Tel. : +244 22237 0302
areas only; +244 22237 0382
 Conference Negotiated +244 917 011 245 /
hall; rate: 943 757 186
 Restaurant; 100
 Small gym, E-mail :
Swimming Contacto@agathahotel.com
pool. hotelagatha@hotmail.com
Website : www.agathahotel.com
3 Kilometres from
the Session
venue
6. Hotel D&D 2* Normal rate: Benfica
 24 rooms; Double: 160
 Restaurant. Single: 130 +244 222 311 554
3 Kilometres from E-mail : dedhotel@gmail.com
the Session Negotiated
venue rate: 100

7. Hotel Pôr 2* Normal rate: Benfica

do Sol  70 rooms; Double: 180
 Wifi in public Single: 150 Director
areas only; Tel.: +244 9233 85458
 Restaurant; 923411150
 Conference Negotiated
hall. rate:
100
6 Kilometres from
the Session
venue
For bookings, please kindly contact the hotels listed above directly.
While making their bookings, participants would need to indicate that they
are participating at the Commission’s Session in order to benefit from the
negotiated rate.
Participants who require further assistance regarding hotel reservations may
contact:

Mr. Afonso Vita (Accommodation Committee)

Director National Da Hotelabia
Tel: +(244) 923 918 216
 E-mail: Afonsovita@gmail.com
For any queries or additional information, participants may also contact the
Secretariat on the following address:
31 Bijilo Annex Layout, Kombo North District, Western Region,
P. O. Box 673, Banjul, The Gambia
Tel: (220) 4410505 / 4410506; Fax: (220) 4410504
E-mails: i) au-banjul@africa-union.org;
ii) africancommission@yahoo.com