In an autobiographical book, Archer Mangueira tells the story of the country through his life journey. There are more than 300 pages of reflection, which cover the beginning of the Angolan liberation struggle, until the country's independence. Present are several figures who inspired the current governor of Namibe, motivating him to follow the same path of "struggle and glory". This is also intended to be a way of encouraging younger people to dedicate themselves to causes that contribute to the country's development, said the author.
He also emphasized that the launch of the book aims to contribute to the collective memory of a rich time in Angola's recent history. "I wanted to do so, narrating the examples of resistance and struggle of direct family members and the various stages I went through, as the São Nicolau prison, in Bentiaba, in this province, is one of the places that always reminds us of the heroic memory of nationalists who There they were subjected to exile and torture. Among them were some of my direct family members", he recalled, quoted by Angop.
At the University of Namibe, and before deputies, members of the local government and several representatives from other sectors of society, the governor announced that the proceeds from "Angola - A Geração da Transição" will be fully donated to the "Amanhecer da Esperança" home, a project by the Father Abel Kalanja located in Bairro 5 de Abril, in the municipality of Moçâmedes. This social institution welcomes children at risk, which they later integrate into the education system.
Speaking at the launch, the priest congratulated himself on the occasion, highlighting the book's important contribution to the bibliographical enrichment of the country's history. "This work, of which we should all be proud, invites us to read about the history of our beloved homeland," he said.
The work is being sold at a price of 20,000 kwanzas, and will later be placed on the market at a price of 16,000 kwanzas.
Remember that Archer Mangueira, born in Luanda in 1962, has a degree in economics, having a postgraduate degree in the same area. Currently performing functions for the Government as head of the province of Namibe, he has held the position of Minister of Finance, President of the Capital Market Commission, Advisor to the President of the Republic for Economic Affairs, Secretary of State and Deputy Minister of Commerce, among others. Archer Mangueira was also the youngest deputy in Angola, aged 18, and has been an active member of the MPLA since the age of 13, having started his career in the party's youth organization (JMPLA).
