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A Month of Cape Verdean Heritage in New Bedford
The month of July is Cabo Verdean Heritage Month in New Bedford, as set by the New Bedford City Council earlier this year. It came at the urging of the Cabo Verdean Heritage Coalition, which represents a number of Cape Verdean organizations. This...

Independence: Escudo was Portuguese, but thrived as the currency of Cape Verde
The Cape Verdean archipelago inherited the escudo from its colonial regime, later establishing its own currency, the Cape Verdean escudo, under a currency agreement with Portugal. While visiting the main market in the capital, Praia, the currency...

Morabeza documented the culture of Cape Verde before independence
The Cape Verdean music embodies a poignant sentiment, channeling unspoken emotions, unexpressed faiths, and confessions held back, as described by Djunga di Biluca, founder of Morabeza Records, who passed away in 2023. These words appeared on the...

Settler Colonialism in light of F. Fanon: Algeria yesterday, Kanaky today...
A depiction of the 1836 Battle of Constantine in Algeria. As settler-colonial violence escalates from Kanaky to Palestine, Fanon’s century-old warnings are critical today—capitalism’s genocidal expansion demands revolutionary violence in return....

Cape Verdean President begins visits to Portugal and Spain on Thursday.
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...

César says that the history of Cape Verde “is inseparable” from the PAICV
“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,...

‘We haven’t retired yet, but we’ll still go to 12 countries this year’
Justin Leigh is just back from a trip to Spain but is already thinking about his next holiday. He and his wife Katie, 53, describe themselves as semi-retired, fitting in work between trips abroad. Rather than the typical five or six weeks of...

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

Meet the Raso lark: The critically endangered songbird of Cape Verde
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...

Cabo Verde: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Increased Resilience And Equal Opportunities
(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...

Great Seamanship: Tales from the Golden Globe Race
Solo round the world skipper Tapio Lehtinen has a narrow-miss when sleep deprived on the Golden Globe Race. Tom Cunliffe introduces this extract from The Last Voyage of Asteria Ten years or so ago I was contacted by a Finnish yachtsman, Tapio...

Gender gaps in crucial sectors are narrowing in more African countries — report
More African countries are making progress on gender equality. From Benin to Botswana, new data shows gains in political inclusion, economic participation, and leadership. SPECIAL REPORT | BIRD AGENCY | A new report shows many African countries...

Saint John the Baptist Cape Verde festivities attract thousands
Thousands of people attended horse racing events to mark the end of traditional celebrations on Cape Verdean island Santo Antao which annually lets its hair down for the Feast of Saint John the Baptist. The festivities not only commemorate the...

74 visa-free destinations Filipinos can visit
Ready to trade your screens for skylines? If your passport's feeling neglected and your feet are itching for an adventure, we’ve got just the ticket — or rather, 74 of them, as per Henley & Partners (H&P) and latest updates (as of July 8, 2025)....

Boston Muslim Illegal Alien Councilwoman Replaces July 4th Before Going to Prison
[Want even more content from FPM? Sign up for FPM+ to unlock exclusive series, virtual town-halls with our authors, and more—now for just $3.99/month. Click here to sign up.] On July 4th, Boston will rid its city council of another foreign enemy...

Brazil joins declaration on LGBTQIA+ rights
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs announced on social media that Brazil has inked the joint declaration proposed by Spain in support of LGBTQIA+ rights. In addition to the Brazilian and Spanish governments, the declaration was signed by...

Brazil endorses Spain's declaration in favor of LGBTQIA+ rights
Monday, June 30th 2025 - 09:06 UTC The endorsement shows Brazil's commitment to promoting equality and combating discrimination Brazil joined a declaration proposed by Spain, alongside 14 other countries, including Colombia, Australia, and Canada,...

At BAMS Festival, the full spectrum of Black culture takes the stage
When introducing the headliners of Saturday’s Boston Art & Music Soul (BAMS) Festival, stage emcee Monique “Mo Phila” Powe compared the lineup to a complete plate of soul food. She said North Carolina underground rappers Little Brother, who are...

Guinean children treated in Portugal return “completely cured”
The young Jeramias was among a group of 16 babies and children from Guinea-Bissau who returned home today after several months of treatment in Portugal. These children traveled without their families, but were accompanied by various organizations...

Montigny Secures Funding for Ernestina-Morrissey Trek to Cape Verde
BOSTON (WBSM) — New Bedford’s historic Schooner Ernestina-Morrissey will sail this year to Cabo Verde after Senator Mark Montigny secured the necessary funding today to make the trip happen in honor of the 50th anniversary of Cape Verdean...