
The Bidon: Decoding Cape Verde’s Material Culture of Care
Explore the cultural significance of the ‘bidon’ in Cape Verde. Discover how these shipping drums represent Sodade, family care, and the diaspora’s connection.

Explore the cultural significance of the ‘bidon’ in Cape Verde. Discover how these shipping drums represent Sodade, family care, and the diaspora’s connection.

Discover the 1832 visit of US diplomat Edmund Roberts to Cape Verde. Explore early American perspectives on the islands’ history, trade, and strategic importance.

Discover Casa do Sarau, London’s new cultural hub uniting the Lusophone community through poetry, music, and literature from Angola, Brazil, and Portugal.

Explore the unique ecology of Cape Verde\’s dry forests. Discover endemic species like the Dragon Tree and the vital conservation efforts in Macaronesia.

Explore the historical significance of September 22: the birth of the French Republic, Lincoln’s Emancipation Proclamation, and the Volkswagen emissions scandal.

Discover how Cape Verde uses Mesonet technology and fog harvesting to fight drought. Learn about atmospheric water generation in the Atlantic archipelago.

Discover the winners of the 12th Apps for Good awards, featuring an orofacial health app and digital solutions for social impact in Portugal and Cape Verde.

The Bank of Cape Verde keeps interest rates steady at 2.5% amid global inflation and Middle East tensions, citing domestic economic resilience.

PAIGC marks its 70th anniversary in Lisbon as leaders denounce military pressure and political turmoil in Guinea-Bissau under the current regime.

Discover the history of the 1961 PAIGC rebellion. Learn how Amílcar Cabral led Cape Verde and Guinea-Bissau from political protest to armed independence.

Discover historical events for Sept 19: Charlie Chaplin barred from the US, the 1985 Mexico City earthquake, and milestones in Portuguese history.

Discover the spiritual healing traditions of Santiago, Cape Verde. Explore the role of Curandeiros, herbal medicine, and Tabanka rituals in the rural interior.

New Cape Verde coach Humberto Bettencourt names his first 26-man squad for the 2027 AFCON qualifiers following a historic 2026 World Cup performance.

Portugal’s Parliament unanimously approves President António José Seguro’s upcoming diplomatic visits to the Vatican and the Council of Europe in Strasbourg.

Cape Verdean courts achieve a 95.4% resolution rate despite a 5.9% rise in cases. Discover how judicial reforms are tackling the legal backlog.

PAIGC slams Guinea-Bissau military’s ‘illegal’ eviction order for its historic headquarters, calling it a threat to political heritage and democracy.

iib West Africa and AMP partner in Lisbon to provide financial literacy, social support, and tailored banking for the Cape Verdean diaspora in Portugal.

Explore the Barlavento Islands of Cape Verde. Discover the lush peaks of São Nicolau, the untouched nature of Santa Luzia, and the unique Windward group.
