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Cabo Verde: The role of Catholic Social Teaching in development and Social Justice

Social Justice · Praia

Cabo Verde: The role of Catholic Social Teaching in development and Social Justice

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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. Read all Read Article

China Issues Red Alert for Mountain Torrents

China Issues Red Alert for Mountain Torrents

China's meteorological and water resources authorities issued this year's first red alert for mountain torrents in some central, eastern and southern regions on Thursday evening.See the Story

UniPiaget of Cabo Verde and ECREEE Engage in High-Level Workshop on Climate Change | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

ECOWAS · Praia

UniPiaget of Cabo Verde and ECREEE Engage in High-Level Workshop on Climate Change | Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

Praia, Cabo Verde, June 17, 2025 – The ECOWAS Centre for Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency (ECREEE) actively participated in the International Workshop on Climate Change, Migration and Sustainable Development, held on June 17, 2025, at the University Jean Piaget of Cabo Verde. The event was organized by UniPiaget’s Inter-University Centre for Interdisciplinary Studies on Migration, Gender and Sustainable Development, in partnership with the…Read Article

Cape Verde and the European Union Promote a Forum to Attract Investors

Praia, 17 June 2025 (Lusa) - The Cape Verdean Government and the European Union (EU) promote a forum for attracting investors on the island of Sal, at a time when one of the largest European blockades in the archipelago. Green, EU and European Investment Bank (EIB) signed in September a financial package of EUR 300 million to support the energy, port and digital infrastructure sectors within the framework of the Global Gateway strategy.Praia · Praia Read Article

Plans Underway to Translate the Bible into Unified Cape Verdean Creole: Catholic Bishops at Joint Presser

The Bishops of Cape Verde’s Catholic Dioceses of Santiago and Mindelo have officially announced plans to translate the Bible into a unified Cape Verdean Creole. In a joint press conference on Wednesday, June 11, Arlindo Cardinal Gomes Furtado of Santiago and Bishop Ildo Augusto dos Santos Lopes Fortes of Mindelo indicated that a multidisciplinary team is working on the project. “We have a very interesting idea, which is the translation of the Bi…Praia · Praia Read Article

Can Cape Verde rival Nigeria and Ghana in tech?

Cape Verde is placing a bold bet that a small, stable island nation can punch far above its weight in the digital economy. At the heart of this ambition is the $45 million TechPark CV on the outskirts of Praia, which the government hopes will become a launchpad for startups, an investment magnet for global tech firms, and a symbol of how agility can outpace scale. The investment is audacious for a country of just over half a million people, whos…Praia · Praia Read Article

Carlos Lopes — Europe’s insecurity and delusion about Africa

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Cape Verde economist and former African Union advisor Carlos Lopes has seen the so-called “partnership of equals” touted by Brussels flounder on a desire to open up market access for European countries, rather than help Africa industrialise.African Union · Praia Read Article

In Cape Verde, the Soundtrack of Independences Resonates in Major Mode

The Atlantic Music Expo (AME) and then the Kriol Jazz Festival in Praia featured musical projects related to the independences of the former Portuguese-speaking colonies – especially of the archipelago – which were celebrated on July 5th. ReportIn the Luis de Camões square in Praia, the flowering acacias diffuse their captivating fragrance as each spring. This year, in addition to the Cesaria Evora t-shirts, bloomed those celebrating Amilcar Cab…Praia · Praia Read Article

15,000 Pilgrims to Participate in Planned Jubilee for Children in Cape Verde’s Santiago Catholic Diocese

Thousands of pilgrims are expected to gather for the Jubilee for Children in Cape Verde’s Catholic Diocese of Santiago, an official has told ACI Africa, terming the event scheduled for June 1 “the largest mobilizations of children” that the Catholic Church in the country has undertaken. In the Friday, May 16 interview, one of the Coordinators of the Quincentenary Jubilee (C500) of the Catholic Church in Cape Verde spoke about preparations ahead…Praia · Praia See the Story

Cape Verde Launches Ambitious Tech Initiative | THE TIMES OF AFRICA

The Government of Cape Verde has officially inaugurated the Tech Park Cape Verde (TechPark CV) in Praia, marking a significant milestone in the country’s bid to become a leading tech hub in West Africa. This landmark project is backed by a substantial investment of €45.59 million ($51.7 million) from the African Development Bank (AfDB), underscoring the country’s commitment to economic diversification and innovation. TechPark CV: A Thriving Inno…Praia · Praia Read Article

AfDB-Backed TechPark CV Turns Cabo Verde into a Cyber Island

Cabo Verde’s bold ambition to become a leading digital hub in Africa is gaining global attention with the inauguration of TechPark CV, a high-tech innovation complex backed by the African Development Bank Group (AfDB). Unveiled on May 5 by Cabo Verde’s Prime Minister Ulisses Correia e Silva and AfDB President Dr. Akinwumi Adesina, TechPark CV is a landmark in the archipelago’s digital transformation strategy. With world-class infrastructure, a g…Inauguration · Praia Read Article

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