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UN Launches RESIslands Project in São Tomé and Príncipe

The UN launches RESIslands in São Tomé and Príncipe to boost climate resilience, protect biodiversity, and secure funding for sustainable

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Cape Verde Food Insecurity Surges: 1 in 3 People Affected

New reports show severe food insecurity in Cape Verde has risen to 8.3%, threatening a decade of progress despite improvements

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Cape Verde Stunting & Child Malnutrition Rates Rise

Cape Verde faces a health crisis as child malnutrition and stunting rates rise, stalling UN Zero Hunger goals despite poverty

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Cape Verde Malaria Cases Rise Despite Disease-Free Status

Cape Verde sees a rise in malaria incidence despite its WHO malaria-free certification. Learn about the new data, prevention plans,

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Cape Verde Maternal Vaccination Rates Plummet: Health Threat

Cape Verde reports a dangerous decline in maternal vaccination rates for tetanus and diphtheria, threatening maternal and child health despite

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Cape Verde Basic Education Completion Hits 10-Year Low

Cape Verde reports a decade-low 84.1% basic education completion rate for 2023/2024, raising concerns about SDG 4 targets and gender

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The Lobster Economy: Cape Verde’s Sustainable Seafood Trade

Explore Cape Verde's sustainable lobster trade. Learn about artisanal fishing methods, export impact, and how the 'Lobster Economy' supports the

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Olinda Beja: The Magic of São Toméan Storytelling

Poet Olinda Beja discusses the power of traditional storytelling over social media and her journey bridging São Toméan and Portuguese

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Cape Verde’s Seed Bank: Protecting Food Sovereignty

Explore how Cape Verde’s National Seed Bank in São Jorge preserves genetic heritage to combat climate change and ensure food

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Berlin’s Portuguese Festival Launches New Book Club

Berlin's 'Nem Tudo é Saudade' festival launches a new Portuguese Book Club to showcase modern Lusophone literature, music, and food

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