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Cabeólica Phase II expansion in Cabo Verde gains funding from AfDB
Power Technology
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June 17, 2025
The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) has sanctioned a €19.6m ($22m) financing package to bolster the Cabeólica Phase II expansion project in Cabo Verde (Cape Verde), Africa. The project is the country’s first renewable energy initiative to...
AfDB Backs Cabo Verde’s Clean Energy Expansion with €19.6m
TechEconomy
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June 16, 2025
Advertisements The African Development Bank Group (AfDB) Board of Directors has approved €19.6 million in financing for the Cabeólica Phase II Expansion Project in Cabo Verde. Building on the success of the original Cabeólica project commissioned...
Cabo Verde: CO2 emissions from aircraft up 45% in 2024 – report
Macau Business
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June 10, 2025
Carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions from Cabo Verde operated aircraft increased by 45% in 2024 compared to 2023, reflecting an increase in flights, the regulator announced, but they remain a tiny fraction of global emissions. “Compared to 2023, there...
Cabo Verde Invests In Improving The Quality Of Care For The Elderly
MENAFN
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May 29, 2025
(MENAFN- African Press Organization) PRAIA, Cape Verde, May 28, 2025/APO Group/ -- Ana Rita's life has improved since she started attending regular appointments at the local health unit in Assomada, on the island of Santiago. She is returning to...
Home is the sailor; home from the sea: Part One
Malibu Times - California
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June 22, 2025
After 10 months and 19 ports on a tall ship, Sid Conrad is coming home — briefly Sid Arthur Conrad — son to Malibu City Councilwoman Haylynn Conrad — has been all at sea for the past 10 months — one of 67 high school students from around the world...
Brazil’s English Skills Lag Far Behind Global Standards
The Rio Times
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June 22, 2025
Brazil faces a big challenge as it prepares to host the United Nations Climate Conference (COP30) in 2025. The country ranks 81st out of 116 countries on the EF English Proficiency Index, a respected international measure. This means most...
Airways Aviation Signs LOI For 16 Elixir Trainers
Aero-News Network - Florida
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June 20, 2025
Elixir Aircraft announced at the 55th Paris Air Show that UAE-based Airways Aviation has signed a Letter of Intent, or LOI to acquire 16 of the 4th generation Elixir Training Aircraft, bringing enhanced safety and improved versatility to its fleet...
MedCruise Concludes 66th Assembly in Cartagena
Cruise Industry News
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MedCruise, the Association of Mediterranean Cruise Ports, successfully concluded its 66th General Assembly in Cartagena, Spain. According to a press release, the event celebrated both the ongoing growth of cruise tourism in the Mediterranean and...
Morocco Wins All 10 Gold Medals at African Military Boxing Championship
Morocco World News
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June 21, 2025
Rabat – Morocco won all 10 gold medals at the 6th African Military Boxing Championship, held at the Royal Armed Forces Sports Center in Sale on Thursday and Friday. The Moroccan military boxing team dominated the finals, securing gold in every...
Montigny Secures Funding for Ernestina-Morrissey Trek to Cape Verde
1420 WBSM - Massachusetts
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June 18, 2025
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...
AFRICA-EUROPE PARTNERSHIPS' new forms
Business Ghana
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The Sub-Saharan Component of the AFRICA-EUROPE PARTNERSHIPS FOR CULTURE programme represents an ambitious cultural cooperation initiative between Sub-Saharan Africa and Europe. With an €8 million budget over 42 months, this Component forms part of...
Is Trump planning an ‘Africa visa ban’?
Al Jazeera
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June 20, 2025
United States President Donald Trump could significantly expand his travel ban list in the next few weeks to include 36 more countries, 26 of which are in Africa, US media reports say, citing internal government documents. With 10 countries...
Trump administration may add 25 more African countries to travel ban
BusinessLIVE
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Most (25) of the countries that could face a full or a partial ban if they do not address these concerns within the next 60 days are African: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Cameroon, Ivory Coast,...
Trump administration weighs adding 25 African countries to travel ban
Times LIVE
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Most (25) of the countries that could face a full or a partial ban if they do not address these concerns within the next 60 days are African: Angola, Benin, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Democratic Republic of Congo, Djibouti, Cameroon, Cote D'Ivoire,...
MF Brings Together 14 1st Ladies
Business Ghana
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Link to Live Stream of Inaugural Session of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative – MFFLI Summit 2025: https://apo-opa.co/3G1Afxo Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th...
World Football: EST-LAFC, on which channels can you watch Friday’s matches ?
Tunisie Numerique
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June 20, 2025
Facebook Twitter LinkedIn WhatsApp Below is the detailed TV schedule for the matches taking place on European and international pitches, including Espérance de Tunis’ second match against Los Angeles, this Friday, June 20, 2025 (Tunisian time):...
First Lady lauds Merck Foundation for contribution to healthcare
Business Ghana
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Ghana’s First Lady, Mrs Lordina Dramani Mahama, has praised Merck Foundation for its outstanding contribution to healthcare delivery in Africa and Ghana. The First Lady was speaking at the opening of the 7th Edition of the Merck Foundation First...
Beat the Heat: Shreveport-Bossier's Favorite Salads
K945 - Louisiana
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June 19, 2025
With summer's heat settling over Shreveport, are you finding yourself craving something light for lunch, a refreshing break from heavier or deep-fried options? I can't be alone in letting the sweltering temperatures guide me toward the city's best...
US warns of expanded travel ban that could affect key African markets
ICEF Monitor
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June 19, 2025
"The United States is considering restricting entry to citizens of an additional 36 countries in what would be a significant expansion of the travel ban announced by the Trump administration early this month," reports The Washington Post. The...
Tanzania, Uganda among 36 countries in Trump's watchlist for travel ban
Citizen TV Kenya
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June 16, 2025
The countries that could face a full or a partial ban if they do not address these concerns within the next 60 days are: Angola, Antigua and Barbuda, Benin, Bhutan, Burkina Faso, Cabo Verde, Cambodia, Cameroon, Cote D'Ivoire, Democratic Republic...