A UN report reveals a 42.5% teenage pregnancy rate in rural Angola, urging government action on sexual education, digital access, and economic empowerment.
UN CEDAW urges Cape Verde to ban legal recognition of unions involving minors and calls for gender parity in government leadership to protect women’s rights.
Discover how ‘Hortas Urbanas’ in Praia are transforming food security. Explore micro-gardening and vertical farming initiatives in Cape Verde’s capital city.
The 32nd Mindelact International Theater Festival opens in São Vicente, Cape Verde, celebrating local roots and global talent despite funding challenges.
Japan pledges 1.4 million euros in food aid to Cape Verde to combat rising hunger rates and climate-related food insecurity in the Atlantic archipelago.
Fuel prices in Cape Verde see a slight drop in November, but year-over-year costs for gasoline and diesel remain at record highs. Get the latest price breakdown.
Discover how the 1712 raid by French privateer Jacques Cassard destroyed Ribeira Grande and led to Praia becoming the capital of Cabo Verde.
Civil society groups in Guinea-Bissau demand the release of political prisoners and a return to democracy following the release of General Daba Na Walna.
Guinea-Bissau military releases General Daba Na Walna after a year in detention. Learn about the political crisis and delayed elections in West Africa.
Cape Verde ranks 3rd in the 2026 Ibrahim Index of African Governance, but a new report warns of an accelerating decline in economic and security metrics.
São Tomé and Príncipe faces a decade of governance decline according to the latest Ibrahim Index, citing issues in health, economy, and social friction.
Discover how the 1974 Algiers Agreement paved the way for Cape Verde’s independence from Portugal, ending centuries of colonial rule and shaping a new nation.
Cape Verde Prime Minister Francisco Carvalho outlines a new strategy to reduce migration by boosting jobs, housing, and education for local youth.
Russia offers floating nuclear power plants to African nations like Egypt and Namibia, aiming to provide affordable energy and secure mineral resources.
Discover the ultimate guide to windsurfing and kitesurfing in Cape Verde. Explore top spots in Sal, Boa Vista, and São Vicente, plus tips on the best wind season.
Independence hero Pedro Pires to lead President José Maria Neves’ re-election committee for Cape Verde’s November 15 national elections.
Salus Nexa, a diaspora-funded digital health platform, launches to transform medical care in Cape Verde, reducing the need for overseas patient transfers.
Cape Verde President Janira Hopffer Almada sends condolences to Spain after a deadly high-speed train collision near Urda kills 69 people.
