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Image of the day: Fogo’s volcanic heart in Cape Verde
Muser Press
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June 30, 2025
In the southern reaches of the Cape Verde archipelago, the island of Fogo rises from the Atlantic with a stark, volcanic presence. At its core stands Pico do Fogo – “peak of fire” – an active stratovolcano that reaches nearly 2,830 metres, making...
FirstWorks debuts in Central Falls and more summer sounds
The Valley Breeze - Rhode Island
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For the first time in five years, FirstWorks is expanding its Summer Beats Concert Series lineup to the city of Central Falls, with a free concert celebrating Cape Verdean culture scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 9, at Jenks Park, 602 Broad St.,...
César says that the history of Cape Verde “is inseparable” from the PAICV
Portugal Pulse
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June 28, 2025
“The history of Cape Verde is intertwined with the continuous contribution of the PAICV over many decades. Like the Socialist Party in Portugal, the PAICV has worked alongside us and fought challenging battles marked by numerous successes,...
Meet the Raso lark: The critically endangered songbird of Cape Verde
One Earth - California
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June 26, 2025
One Earth’s “Species of the Week” series highlights an iconic species that represents the unique biogeography of each of the 185 bioregions of the Earth. On a remote speck of volcanic rock in the Atlantic Ocean, where the wind carves stories into...
Cape Verdean President begins visits to Portugal and Spain on Thursday.
Portugal Pulse
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June 25, 2025
José Maria Neves will be in Portugal on Thursday for a working agenda in Loulé, Algarve, where Cape Verde is the featured country at the MED Festival. During his stay, the Head of State will visit the town hall, the ruins of Cerro da Vila — Roman...
Weather Conditions Cause More Itinerary Changes for Crown Princess
Cruise Hive
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June 28, 2025
Only a few days ago on June 24, 2025, guests onboard Crown Princess for her world cruise learned that inclement weather would be changing up the itinerary while sailing around South Africa. Deciding to wait for more favorable conditions, the...
Cabo Verde: The role of Catholic Social Teaching in development and Social Justice
Vatican News
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June 24, 2025
The Justice and Peace Commission of the Diocese of Santiago in Cabo Verde recently organised a conference in the city of Praia on the role of the Catholic Church in promoting peace, justice, and sustainable, balanced development in Cabo Verde....
Cabo Verde: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Increased Resilience And Equal Opportunities
MENAFN
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June 23, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) PRAIA, Cabo Verde, June 23, 2025/APO Group/ -- Cabo Verde's economy continues on a strong recovery path, according to the latest Cabo Verde Economic Update 2025, released today by the World Bank. Real GDP in...
New map reveals where specific climate change policies are active
Environment Journal
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June 25, 2025
From carbon pricing to net zero emissions, the graphic shows which countries are leading the way on progressive regulations. Based on data from REN21 — a policy network and a multi-stakeholder governance group which focuses on low carbon an...
Cabeólica Phase II expansion in Cabo Verde gains funding from AfDB
Power Technology
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June 17, 2025
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has sanctioned a €19.6m ($22m) financing package to bolster the Cabeólica Phase II expansion project in Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), Africa. The project is the country’s first renewable energy initiative to...
AfDB approves 19.6 mln euros in funding for wind energy in Cape Verde
Xinhua News Agency
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PRAIA, June 16 (Xinhua) -- The African Development Bank (AfDB) announced on Monday that it has approved 19.6 million euros in financing to support Phase II of the Cabeolica expansion project in Cape Verde. "This project is the country's first...
AfDB Backs Cabo Verde’s Clean Energy Expansion with €19.6m
TechEconomy
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June 16, 2025
Advertisements The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Board of Directors has approved €19.6 million in financing for the Cabeólica Phase II Expansion Project in Cabo Verde. Building on the success of the original Cabeólica project commissioned...
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...
Cabo Verde: CO2 emissions from aircraft up 45% in 2024 – report
Macau Business
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June 10, 2025
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Cabo Verde operated aircraft increased by 45% in 2024 compared to 2023, reflecting an increase in flights, the regulator announced, but they remain a tiny fraction of global emissions. “Compared to 2023, there...
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...
The Price of Tourism: How Police in Cape Verde Assaulted, Illegally Detained Nigerians for 3 Days
Foundation for Investigative Journalism
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June 3, 2025
All the way from Nigeria, they set out to experience the tropical beauty of the island nation of Cabo Verde, an ECOWAS member state and signatory to the free movement treaty, on April 13, but they ended up pinned down on the floor, handcuffed,...
Odds of tropical development near Florida creep up. What to know in Florida Panhandle
Pensacola News Journal - Florida
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The odds of tropical development around the July 4 weekend have crept up to 40%, according to the National Hurricane Center. AccuWeather forecasters believe any potential development is more likely to occur along the southeastern U.S. coast....
Expansion of power plants in Cape Verde without risks and with “positive” impacts
Portugal Pulse
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June 4, 2025
“The risks and negative impacts are not significant, and it is expected that the project’s development will have some positive effects, namely in terms of reducing dependence on fossil fuels for electricity production, reducing greenhouse gas...
Qualification conventions are the key to mobility and trust
University World News
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AFRICA The Addis Convention and the Global Convention on the Recognition of Qualifications Concerning Higher Education are playing an increasingly critical role in promoting international cooperation, coherence in recognition practices and...
NHC continues to track system near Florida for potential tropical development
Palm Beach Daily News - Florida
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There's now a 40% chance for a tropical or subtropical depression forming near Florida by the Fourth of July holiday weekend. Regardless of development, the system could bring up to six inches of rain to some portions of Florida through the...