RAM Launches Direct Flights Between Casablanca and Sal Island, Cape Verde

Marrakech – The first Royal Air Maroc (RAM) flight to Sal Island, Cape Verde, landed at Amílcar Cabral International Airport on Friday at 1:00 a.m. This inaugural flight departed from Casablanca’s Mohammed V Airport on Thursday, September 18, at...

2025 FABRIC Arts Festival weaves across different cultures. What to know

The 2025 FABRIC Arts Festival will expand its focus from Portuguese culture to include other diasporas like Cape Verdean and Filipino. This year's festival will take place from Oct. 9 to 12 in Fall River, Providence, and East Providence. The event...

Launch Your Dream Venture: A Guide to Opening a Business in Cape Verde

By Banwari LB When I first visited Cape Verde, I was struck by its sun-kissed beaches and vibrant culture, but what really caught my eye was the entrepreneurial buzz. From local artisans selling crafts in Praia to expats running ecotourism...

Young man sentenced to 7 years in prison for the death of a Cape Verdean in Faial

The panel of judges reviewing the case concluded that the charge of “racial hatred,” originally brought by the Public Prosecutor’s Office, was not proven. They determined that the assault on the victim stemmed solely from his intervention in a...

ICE arrests more than 1,400 in Massachusetts in September

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) said it had arrested more than 1,400 people in Massachusetts on suspected immigration violations over the past month in the latest round of the Trump administration's crackdown on undocumented...

UN event in Geneva marks Gandhi’s birth anniversary, calls for non-violence education

Geneva [Switzerland], October 2 (ANI): A special side event was held at the United Nations in Geneva on Thursday to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, focusing on education as a tool to prevent human rights abuses through the...

Gandhi Jayanti 2025: UN Event in Geneva Marks Mahatma Gandhi’s Birth Anniversary, Calls for Non-Violence Education

Geneva, October 2: A special side event was held at the United Nations in Geneva on Thursday to commemorate the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, focusing on education as a tool to prevent human rights abuses through the principles of...

“Education Transforms Individuals, Nations”

Cllr. Tiawan Saye Gongloe, the political leader of Liberian People's Party (LPP) and a distinguished human rights lawyer, said education is the only way to transform individuals and nations, while calling for more investment in the country's...

Portugal tightens immigration rules as political tensions rise – what it means for families

Portugal tightens immigration rules amid political debate. Credit : GagoDesign, Shutterstock Portugal has approved a new immigration bill that has already sparked heated arguments in parliament, in cafés across Lisbon, and among immigrant...

China & PSCs’ culture-fest with 80 sessions starts this month

The 7th “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” will be held between this month and December, featuring over 80 sessions in seven series in diverse forms, including visual arts, films,...

Women in Ag Award 2025: Announcement of Winners

DLG Frankfurt, Germany 16 October, 2025 – Joint DLG and Women in Ag Magazine award – 150 women from 63 countries took part in the four-category award scheme – International jury – Winners and runners-up operate in Austria, Cabo Verde, Congo,...

The Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking countries gets underway

Macao is set to come alive with a spectacular display of culture as the 17th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries gets underway over the coming weeks. The event kicked off on 26 September and runs through to 18 November 2025....

Thassos in TUI UK's summer packages for 2027

THASSOS has been introduced in TUI's summer 2027 packages. According to the tour operator, it is the only one offering packages for 2027 in Thassos, Egypt, Cape Verde, Calabria and Tunisia. TUI will offer over 2,200 beach accommodations in 70...

17th China-PSCs Cultural Week opens

The 17th Cultural Week of China and Portuguese-speaking Countries (PSCs) was officially inaugurated last night at the Legend Boulevard in Fisherman’s Wharf, aiming to promote cultural exchange activities between the nation and the world’s nine...

How Nigeria Qualified For CAF Africa Playoffs From The Most Competitive Group

I have been worried about the skewed narratives about Nigeria’s Super Eagles qualification for the FIFA World Cup Africa playoff tournament in Morocco next month. Most of these ignorant statements and misinformation have come from African...

Gaza: Children can teach adults an alternative to hatred

In a time of crisis in the Middle East and conflicts around the world, the film “How Kids Roll” – screened at the Vatican Film Library on Thursday – seeks to bring a message of hope and of a fraternity that, in the eyes of the young, is still...

Climate Mobility must protect people, culture, and livelihoods: Tuvalu PM

Tuvalu Prime Minister Feleti Teo delivered the keynote address at the High-Level Breakfast for Climate Mobility Champions in New York, a key event co-hosted by the Heads of Government of Tuvalu, Australia, Saint Kitts & Nevis, and Cabo Verde. This...

Henley Passport Index: 57 Countries Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians

Henley Passport Index 2025: India’s Ranking Drops But These 57 Countries Still Offer Visa-Free Entry To Indians; See Full List Inside When it comes to passports, the math is simple: a strong passport opens doors to more destinations without the...

ECOWAS Advances Gender Equality Certification Despite Regional Upheaval

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) is pressing ahead with ambitious gender equality reforms through a regional workshop in Cape Verde, despite facing its most significant membership crisis since establishment in 1975. The...

Hurricane Gabrielle strengthens to major Cat 3 as two tropical waves church in the Atlantic

Hurricane Gabrielle is now a major Category 3 storm as it intensified over the Atlantic Ocean Monday morning, forecasters said at 10 a.m. Two disturbances in the Atlantic also have increasing chances of forming as of 7 a.m. Monday. It is too early...