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Macao’s annual Lusofonia festival kicks off this Friday
This year marks the 28th anniversary of Macao’s Lusofonia Festival, a vibrant celebration of Portuguese-speaking cultures. Special emphasis will be placed on Angolan culture for this year’s edition, which runs across six days from 25 to 27 October...
Western Sahara: The Growing Map in Support of Morocco’s Autonomy Plan
Rabat – Morocco’s Western Sahara position has been strengthened by a growing international support, with statements pouring in from many countries backing Morocco’s Autonomy Plan as the only political framework to end the dispute under Moroccan...
“Gratifying”. Hospitals receive libraries to humanize care
The director of Human Resources at LeYa Group, in partnership with the Western Lisbon Health Unit (ULSLO), declared that the initiative aims to promote reading as a catalyst for social change and to engage the publishing house’s staff, who manage...
The bear and the bot farm: Countering Russian hybrid warfare in Africa
Summary Russia has made significant inroads in Africa—particularly in Burkina Faso, the Central African Republic and Mali—deploying military operations that, while limited in scope, are often devastating for local civilian populations. At the same...
MIF, C-PLPEX and 2025MFE conclude with over 140 agreements
The four-day trio of trade shows held in Macau concluded on Saturday with the signing of more than 140 cooperation agreements, the organisers said, noting that 15 per cent involved Portuguese-speaking countries. The 2nd China–Portuguese-speaking...
The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth
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BAR Book Forum: Firoze Manji’s, “Claim No Easy Victories: The Legacy of Amilcar Cabral”
In this series, we ask acclaimed authors to answer five questions about their book. This week’s featured author is Firoze Manji. Manji, a Kenyan with more than 40 years’ experience in international development, health and human rights, is the...
Washington sanctions Ouagadougou for refusing to accept deportees from the United States
Donald Trump (President of the United States) is on the left of the image, and Ibrahim Traoré (President of Burkina Faso) is on the right. Screenshot from the video “IBRAHIM TRAORÉ’s shocking response to Donald Trump” on the Smr Foot YouTube...
Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on African countries
Renowned Nigerian prophet and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a new set of prophecies concerning several African countries. He warned their leaders to act wisely to avert looming political...
Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on Morocco, others
Renowned Nigerian cleric and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a new set of prophecies concerning several African nations, warning their leaders to act wisely to avert looming political instability,...
Primate Ayodele releases fresh prophecies on South Sudan, Somalia, Morocco, Tunisia, others
Renowned Nigerian prophet and leader of INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a new set of prophecies concerning several African nations, warning their leaders to act wisely to avert looming political instability,...
Nigerian Prophet predicts political upheavals, leadership changes across African nations
The leader of the INRI Evangelical Spiritual Church, Primate Elijah Ayodele, has released a new set of prophecies concerning several African countries, warning of impending political instability, leadership crises, and economic challenges if their...
Portugal Golden Visa—New Law To Extend Citizenship Timeline To Ten Years
The Algarve, Portugal—the government voted to extend the citizenship requirement to ten years of residency, from five. getty In a blow to the many people hoping to make Portugal their home and apply for European citizenship through the Portugal...
Africa Is The World's 'Youngest' Region, Asia The 'Oldest'
The world’s population is aging, but not evenly. While some regions are growing older at an alarming pace, others remain remarkably young. In this graphic, Visual Capitalist's Marcus Lu maps the median age in every country, showing where...
An island nation, everywhere
Dailon Livramento drops to the floor, seemingly in shock as tears stream down his face. When he tries to stand, he’s floored by Sidny Cabral before the rest of his Cabo Verdean teammates join him. But Livramento has eyes only for his family. His...
Sudanese Civil Society Demands Immediate End to Alleged Use of Chemical Weapons amidst Escalating Humanitarian Crisis
By Nelson Manneh Sudanese civil society groups have issued an urgent call for an immediate halt to the use of chemical weapons in Sudan’s ongoing conflict, as part of a powerful resolution adopted at the biannual Forum of Non-governmental...
Foni Brefet benefits from WB $66M electricity supply grant
The project aims to increase electricity access in The Gambia, Guinea-Bissau, and Mali through the OMVG (Organisation for the Development of the Gambia River Basin) transmission network. The project became effective in 2019 and is now nearing...
Azerbaijan’s role at UN: Model of constructive engagement and responsibility
by Mazahir Afandiyev Established in 1945 after World War II to ensure peace and security among world nations, prevent human casualties, and make the planet a better and safer place for all, the United Nations has, in today’s reality, become the...
Portugal the “Best Destination in Europe”
The World Travel Awards European gala honoured the best tourism and travel companies in Europe on Wednesday, October 22nd, at an event held at the Forte Village Resort in Sardinia, Italy, according to a report by Publituris. Portugal emerged...
Tai: Trade expos boost economic diversification and industry ties
Secretary for Economy and Finance Anton Tai underscored the pivotal role of major events like the Macao International Trade and Investment Fair (MIF) in economic development, noting that the trade fair fosters deeper industry integration with...