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Celebrating Amílcar Cabral
This week, the Council recognized a pivotal figure in the struggle for independence in Africa: Amílcar Cabral. Born on September 12,1924, in Guinea-Bissau, Cabral emerged as a remarkable leader, intellectual, and revolutionary, whose contributions...

Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender welcomes new member, launches online policy tool
The formal participation of the Gambia in the IWG officially became effective on 1 July 2024. “This milestone reflects our commitment to promoting gender equality and empowering women,” said Kemo Janka of the Gambia's Ministry of Trade, Industry,...

VYRE Sports Launches New Programming Strategy and Welcomes Matthew “Prince” King and CEO of Critical Sports and Entertainment, Gabriel Blinder to Its Development Team
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 01, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- VYRE Sports, a VYRE Network company (OTC: CAPV), is a disruptor in the live stream sports, documentaries, TV series, movies and editorial news that showcases the Next Generation Athlete, is pleased to...

Cabo Verde is small in size but not in ambition
I kicked off my mission to Africa’s western-most island, Cabo Verde, with two goals in mind: discuss the future of the archipelago with the country’s leadership and hear from the rural people IFAD supports about how we can improve their lives. In...

$225,000 In Grants Awarded to 45 Community Organizations Strengthening Cultural Connection and Community Across Boston
The Mayor's Office of Cultural Affairs Community Building Mini Grants will support organizations ongoing work to expand community building and provide more culturally relevant services to residents and families BOSTON — Friday, August 2, 2024 —...

Remittances Slowed in 2023, Expected to Grow Faster in 2024
WASHINGTON, June 26, 2024—After a period of strong growth during 2021-2022, officially recorded remittance flows to low- and middle-income countries (LMICs) moderated in 2023, reaching an estimated $656 billion, according to the World Bank’s...

African Development Bank and African Solidarity Fund seal strategic partnership
The African Development Bank and the African Solidarity Fund (ASF) have signed a letter of intent to strengthen the two institutions’ working relationship and synergy. The partnership was ratified by Aida Ngom, Director of the Private Sector...

The Portuguese Municipality of Mafra showcases a new sustainable development model at the United Nations in New York.
The Portuguese Municipality of Mafra showcases a new sustainable development model at the United Nations in New York. NEW YORK CITY, NEW YORK, US, July 9, 2024 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The impact of the "Mafra Model" on social, economic, and...

Hugues Sanon took part at UNGA78, honored Heads of State/Dr. Hong Tao-Tze, Dr. Ken Giami and Received the Golden Medal
Hugues Sanon received the Golden Medal/ the Mini Golden Peace Bell/ the Golden Pin and Fowpal Proclamation at the 2023 World leaders summit, during UNGA78. NEW YORK, UNITED STATES, September 27, 2023 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The general debate of...

Informal Working Group on Trade and Gender launches Prize for Gender Equality in Trade
WTO members and observer governments are invited to apply for the Prize using the application form available here. Applicants must demonstrate how their initiative is providing solutions to empower women through trade. They must also describe how...

African Development Bank Appoints Dr. Léandre Bassole as Deputy Director General for East African Region
The African Development Bank has appointed Dr. Léandre Bassole, a seasoned economic development specialist, as Deputy Director General for the East African Region, effective June 1, 2024. Dr. Bassole, a Burkina Faso national, has over 18 years of...

WCO-Japan Career Development Programme 2023-24 Completion
The WCO-Japan Career Development Programme (CDP) for 2023-2024 ended with a ceremony at which World Customs Organization Secretary General Ian Saunders awarded the 10 Professional Associates (PAs) certificates on their successful completion of the...

Cooling Herbs to Beat Summer Heat
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African Development Bank releases highlights of its 2021 Purchasing Power Parities report
The African Development Bank Group has published highlights of its purchasing power parities (PPP) findings for Africa, following the International Comparison Program (ICP)’s release of its 2021 and revised 2017 results on May 30th. The ICP is a...

National meteorological services are frontline health partners: Celeste Saulo
WMO Secretary-General Celeste Saulo joined Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, WHO Director-General, and other global health leaders in a Strategic Roundtable on climate change and health on the closing day of the Assembly on 1 June. The event aimed to...

Ambassador Waetara issues national statement at 4th International Conference on Small Islands Development States.
Solomon Islands head of delegation, Ambassador H.E Mrs. Jane Waetara on Wednesday 28th May delivered the national statement in the general debate at the 4th International Conference on Small Islands Development States (SIDS). The Conference brings...

10 Ways Castor Oil Heals
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The Ocean Race Launches Campaign for a Universal Declaration of Ocean Rights
ALICANTE, Spain, July 6, 2022 -- The Ocean Race is launching One Blue Voice, a new initiative to drive public support for ocean rights. The ambitious campaign aims to give the ocean a voice and put in place a global framework for protecting the...

Delegation led by Cape Verdean minister visits UM
MACAU, February 13 - A delegation from the Republic of Cabo Verde, led by its Minister of Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Regional Integration Rui Figueiredo Soares, recently visited the University of Macau (UM) to learn about the university’s...

The 2024 Annual General Assembly of AICEP and XXXI AICEP Forum
MACAU, May 10 - The 2024 Annual General Assembly of the International Association of Portuguese-Speaking Communications (AICEP) and XXXI AICEP Forum were held at the Sheraton Grand Macao Hotel on 9th and 10th May respectively. It is co-organized...