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The CFO's Guide to Services CPQ: Driving Accuracy, Efficiency, and Growth
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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Geostrategy of youth player recruitment in Portuguese soccer clubs
Portugal is one of the smallest nations in Europe, yet it consistently produces world-class footballers. From Cristiano Ronaldo to João Félix, the list of talents seems endless. The secret is not just passion or raw skill. It’s strategy — more...
South Sudan Set for Major Diet Boost with €20 Million Aquatic Food Project
By Kei Emmanuel Duku The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) have launched a significant €20 million initiative targeting vulnerable populations in Africa and Latin America, with South Sudan...
Man accused of luring 28 young Guineans with false scholarships
The individuals involved—a man and an association—are facing charges of forming an association that aided illegal immigration, committing 28 counts of aiding illegal immigration, committing fraud, and document forgery. According to the Public...
9 Countries Where Tourists Rarely Return for a Second Visit
Tourism rarely provides the perfect vacation experience that compels travelers to book return trips to the same destination. While some nations build thriving repeat visitor bases, others struggle to encourage tourists to come back for more. The...
Designing a Resilient and Data-Driven FinCrime Function in the Age of AI
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Ghana’s Parliament Ranks Second in Africa for Transparency
Ghana’s Parliament has emerged as Africa’s second most transparent legislative body, according to the 2025 Africa Open Parliament Index released by the Africa Parliamentary Monitoring Organisations Network. The achievement reflects significant...
New FAO-EU initiative will boost vulnerable populations’ access to aquatic foods
The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) and the European Union (EU) today launched an initiative to increase access to safe and nutritious aquatic foods for vulnerable populations in Africa and Latin America while...
Palenque’s Next Revolution: Colombia’s First Free Black Town Seeks Freedom From City Hall
San Basilio de Palenque, long celebrated as the first free Black territory in the Americas, is preparing for another emancipation—this time from bureaucracy. The historic village outside Cartagena is ready to break from municipal control,...
A Salute to Our African Nations
A NOTE FROM THE PUBLISHER: This article continues our salute to the independence anniversary of African nations. This acknowledges our respect and appreciation of our brothers and sisters among us as we work together to build better lives....