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EU promises one billion in funding for the blue economy in Cape Verde
Portugal Pulse
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June 16, 2025
“We put forward our concerns and projects. The European Union committed to funding one billion euros for blue economy programs,” stated Jorge Santos at a press conference about the country’s participation in the conference, which took place from...
Marcelo calls for “talent” in decisions on immigration: “Do not increase fear”
Portugal Pulse
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June 28, 2025
“Talent is finding a way in this domain that doesn’t increase fear, insecurity, or negativity for those leading the country, and that doesn’t undermine a crucial factor of our presence in the world,” stated the head of state. Speaking to...
Mario Lúcio Sousa, Cape Verde’s Renaissance Man
World Music Central
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June 15, 2025
(headline image: Mário Lúcio – Photo by Omar Camilo) Mário Lúcio Sousa (born October 21, 1964) is a prominent Cape Verdean composer, singer, author, painter, and former politician. From 2011 to 2016, he served as Cape Verde’s Minister of Culture....
Plans Underway to Translate the Bible into Unified Cape Verdean Creole: Catholic Bishops at Joint Presser
ACI Africa
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June 12, 2025
According to the Bishop of Santiago, “The conclusion of this legislative process will allow the Church to consolidate its position as a partner in human and social development, providing legal security to its institutions and projects.” During the...
Whaling Museum explores Cape Verdean experience through art, storytelling
Cape Cod Times - Massachusetts
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The New Bedford Whaling Museum commemorates the 50th anniversary of Cape Verdean independence with two exhibitions. “Morabeza: Cape Verdean Community in the South Coast” showcases personal stories and artifacts from the local Cape Verdean...
World Bank: Morocco remains in lower-middle income bracket as Africa shows uneven growth
Hespress
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July 10, 2025
Morocco’s Gross National Income per capita reached $3,760 in 2024, keeping the country in the lower-middle-income category, according to the World Bank’s latest income classification report. The figures highlight wide gaps in economic progress...
Gender Gaps Narrowing in Key Sectors Across Africa
News Central TV
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June 19, 2025
A new report shows many African countries are setting their own priorities on gender equality, especially in political inclusion and legal reform, and in some cases are progressing faster than global averages. The 2025 Global Gender Gap Report by...
One RI woman's fight to correct race on her birth…
Newport Daily News - Rhode Island
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Lucy Rose campaigned to change the race on her birth certificate to Cape Verdean after learning that it said "Negro." Both sides of her family come from Cape Verde and have mixed African and Portuguese ancestry, but were labeled Black or White on...
“Girl Education Today for Women Empowerment Tomorrow”: Emphasizes Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej on ...
Business Ghana
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Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany together with First Ladies of Africa who are also their Ambassadors, Ministries of Health, Education, Communication & Gender, mark ‘International Women’s Day...
Immigration: 36 countries threatened with exclusion by Trump, is Tunisia in the crosshairs?
Tunisie Numerique
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June 18, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp The administration of former U.S. President Donald Trump, whose influence continues to shape current policy, has officially warned 36 countries—25 of them located in Africa—giving them a 60-day deadline to...
Are anti-corruption measures a pipe dream for African countries?
IOL
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African Anti-Corruption Day is observed on 11 July annually to commemorate the adoption of the African Union Convention on Preventing and Combatting Corruption in 2003. Corruption remains a major obstacle to economic development and continues to...
Morocco among lowest performers in global gender equality index
Hespress
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June 23, 2025
Morocco remains among the world’s lowest-ranking countries on gender equality, according to the 2025 edition of the Global Gender Gap Report released by the World Economic Forum. Ranked 137th out of 148 countries, Morocco shows no progress from...
Gender gap closes at fastest pace since pandemic, says WEF
IOL
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June 12, 2025
The global gender gap has closed to 68.8%, marking the strongest annual advancement since the Covid-19 pandemic, according to the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap Report 2025, released on Thursday. However, the report says full parity...
Fall River plows forward amid tariffs and harsh immigration policies
The Boston Globe - Massachusetts
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It’s a challenge that most businesses in the region and the country that depend on foreign imports are facing, he said. His company, which serves the broader Portuguese-speaking diaspora from Cape Verde, Brazil, and beyond, prefers to recruit...
Merck Foundation commemorates 13 years of impact in healthcare, education, and empowerment
Weekend Post-Insightful
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June 19, 2025
Dubai, UAE — The Merck Foundation, led by CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej, marked 13 years of service in advancing healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment. The event gathered First Ladies, dignitaries, healthcare professionals, and media...
Merck Foundation commemorates 13 years of impact in healthcare, education, and empowerment
Weekend Post-Insightful
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June 19, 2025
Dubai, UAE — The Merck Foundation, led by CEO Dr. Rasha Kelej, marked 13 years of service in advancing healthcare, education, and women’s empowerment. The event gathered First Ladies, dignitaries, healthcare professionals, and media...
Morocco Struggles at 137th Place in 2025 Gender Equality Rankings
Morocco World News
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June 17, 2025
Rabat – Morocco holds the 137th spot out of 148 countries in the World Economic Forum’s 2025 Global Gender Gap Report. Last year, Morocco also presented a poor performance, ranking among the bottom 10 in the report. The report, published annually...
Prenatal Exposure to “Forever Chemicals” Linked to Elevated Blood Pressure in Children: Study
Medical Dialogues
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June 17, 2025
A study published in the Journal of the American Heart Association has found that prenatal exposure to PFAS ("forever chemicals") is associated with higher blood pressure during childhood and adolescence. The effect was most pronounced in male and...
Exploring football, culture and the ‘rabbit hole’ when they’re combined
Derry Journal
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June 14, 2025
Pete Martin sits down, his shoes are off because you don’t want tread marks on set, and he’s just finished his latest shoot ahead of the Club World Cup. This time it’s Mamelodi Sundowns, the champions of South Africa and very nearly the champions...
Settler Colonialism in Light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today... (Part 1)
Black Agenda Report
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September 7, 2025
A depiction of the 1836 Battle of Constantine in Algeria. As settler-colonial violence escalates from Kanaky to Palestine, Fanon’s century-old warnings are critical today—capitalism’s genocidal expansion demands revolution. Originally published in...