Angola: Culture Minister Suggests National Reading Plan

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Angola: Culture Minister Suggests National Reading Plan

[ANGOP] Luanda -- The minister of Culture, Tourism and Environment Jomo Fortunato Tuesday suggested the implementation of a national reading plan in the Angolan education system.

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