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Cape Verde celebrates 50 years of independence
Deutsche Welle
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"Many say Cape Verde is a beacon for other African countries," says long-serving Cape Verdean politician Gualberto do Rosário. "I don't believe in such comparisons. Undoubtedly, Cape Verde scores better than many other African countries in various...
Cape Verdean heritage and the American Dream: Commentary
Providence Journal - Rhode Island
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Rhode Island's Cape Verdean community reflects on belonging, opportunity and the American Dream amid national shifts. The 50th Anniversary of Cape Verdean independence prompts reflection on the American Dream through equity, inclusion and...
Cape Verdean community celebrates 50 years of independence
Dorchester Reporter - Massachusetts
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July 2, 2025
One day after American Independence Day, the Cape Verdean community will unite with their island home in marking the 50th anniversary of Cape Verde’s break from Portugal – a milestone many in the diaspora hope will bring a tighter bond between the...
Shah highlights PM’s “Prosperity thru’ Co-ops” at UN event marking IYC
Indian Cooperative
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July 30, 2025
In a powerful display of international solidarity and cooperative spirit, the Permanent Mission of India to the United Nations in New York, in collaboration with the Permanent Missions of Kenya and Mongolia, hosted a high-level commemorative event...
PM and Grand Duke attend: Cape Verde marks 50 years of independence with Luxembourg visit
RTL Today
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July 7, 2025
Cape Verde marked 50 years of independence this weekend with official celebrations attended by Grand Duke Henri and Prime Minister Luc Frieden. At the invitation of Cape Verdean President José Maria Neves, Grand Duke Henri travelled to the island...
Things To Do: Polar art; Park Passport Challenge; Cape Verdean Heritage
Fall River Herald News - Massachusetts
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“What do you want to do?” If you need an answer to this age-old question for making plans, we’ve got you covered. In Things To Do, we take a look at, well, things to do, happening every week in the Greater Fall River area and around the...
The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center Condemns Hate-Fueled Act at Cape Verdean Flag Ceremony
The Sentinel Newspapers - Maryland
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The Sandra Bornstein Holocaust Education Center condemns the disturbing actions that occurred during the Cape Verdean Independence Day Flag Raising Ceremony in East Providence on July 2. While the ceremony was taking place inside, an individual...
President absent from celebrations congratulates Cape Verde on 50 years of independence
Ver Angola
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In a message sent to his Cape Verdean counterpart, José Maria Neves, João Lourenço highlighted the symbolism of the event and the historical and cultural ties that unite the two countries, expressing his desire to strengthen bilateral cooperation....
‘We are focused on freedom’: Local Cape Verdeans celebrate 50 years of independence
The Public's Radio - Rhode Island
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July 4, 2025
On July 5, Cape Verde marks 50 years of independence. It’s an important anniversary for the thousands of Cape Verdeans who will be celebrating in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, which together are home to the largest population of Cape Verdeans in...
Carolina Cerqueira in Cape Verde for independence celebrations
Ver Angola
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In Cape Verde, the parliamentary leader, who left the country this Thursday, was received by the Angolan ambassador, Agostinho Tavares, and by the first secretary of the National Assembly of Cape Verde, according to a statement from the National...
The lost dreams of Cape Verdeans who studied casino management in Macau
Macau Business
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July 3, 2025
A group of 17 Cape Verdeans travelled to Macau to study with the aim of joining the management team of a hotel-casino under construction in Praia. Nine years later, the project remains unfinished, and most have since emigrated. In November 2016,...
A Walk Down the Block: Brockton, Cape Verde's '11th island'
WGBH - Massachusetts
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July 3, 2025
Let’s take a walk down the block. Today we’re on the southern end of Main Street in Brockton, in the Campello neighborhood. It’s a nice summer day, so people are out and about. Some drop into the many shops, salons and eateries lining the busy,...
The 2nd annual Cape Verdean ’40 under 40’ gala to highlight homegrown talent
Dorchester Reporter - Massachusetts
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July 2, 2025
This year’s second installment of the Cape Verdean 40 under 40 awards highlights another group of promising young people in the city and the region who have found great success in athletics, academia, health care, and community development....
Visa applications begin for immigrant workers to meet labour shortages
The Portugal News
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Three and a half months after the so-called "green route" for hiring foreign workers came into effect, employers have already submitted applications to recruit 493 immigrants under this protocol. According to Diário de Notícias, only the...
Image of the day: Fogo’s volcanic heart in Cape Verde
Muser Press
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June 30, 2025
In the southern reaches of the Cape Verde archipelago, the island of Fogo rises from the Atlantic with a stark, volcanic presence. At its core stands Pico do Fogo – “peak of fire” – an active stratovolcano that reaches nearly 2,830 metres, making...
Ag Progress Days 2025 Coverage: Stay Up To Date On Penn State's Annual Agricultural Event
Lancaster Farming - Pennsylvania
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July 29, 2025
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How African countries ranked on the World Economic Forum's gender gap report
Global Voices
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July 13, 2025
The cover art for the World Economic Forum's Global Gender Gap Report 2025. Image from WEF at Wikipedia. License CC BY-SA 3.0 The World Economic Forum (WEF) has released its Global Gender Gap Report 2025, and seven African countries are among the...
Top 10 African countries with the highest income levels
Business Insider Africa
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July 29, 2025
In many cases, high-income African countries either benefit from abundant extractive resources such as oil, gas, or minerals, or have built dynamic service sectors anchored by financial hubs and trade-friendly policies. However, a high GDP does...
White Sugar, Black Bodies: How Slavery Fueled an 18th-Century British Obsession
Literary Hub
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July 29, 2025
We are in the Old Library of St. John’s College, Cambridge. One of the richest colleges in the world, its solid stone walls and parapets drip with the grandeur of old wealth. Various rumors about the college add to its aura of exclusivity. It is...
Charted: Average Income by Global Region, Over 200 Years
Visual Capitalist
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July 29, 2025
Mapped: High, Middle, and Low Income Countries in 2025 This was originally posted on our Voronoi app. Download the app for free on iOS or Android and discover incredible data-driven charts from a variety of trusted sources. Key Takeaways There are...