This Shreveport Couple Is Changing How We See Mexican Heritage

Shreveport's food scene is richer thanks to Chef Gabriel and Brooke Balderas, the dedicated owners of El Cabo Verde. For the past nine years, the couple has gone above and beyond to educate the community on important Hispanic traditions,...

Mexican Dining with a Difference

Pork Carnitas Tacos El Cabo Verde provides excellent experience 318 Forum’s always-hungry reporter often has lunch at a local restaurant and tells you about the experience. If you’ve been to one Mexican food restaurant, you’ve been to them all,...

Nov. 8 gala in Dorchester will raise funding for playing field in Cape Verde

A cross-section of Dorchester leaders and Boston Police officers of Cape Verdean descent will host a gala fundraiser at Venezia restaurant in Port Norfolk next weekend to raise funds for a non-profit that plans to build a multi-purpose sports...

Colombia’s Petro Denies Spain Blocked Fuel for Presidential Plane, Blames US Firm in Cape Verde

Colombia’s Petro clarified that the conflict over fuel supplies for the presidential plane occurred in Cape Verde, with a U.S. company. Credit: Ovidio González / Presidency of Colombia. Amid a diplomatic tour of the Middle East, Colombian...

New study explores ‘legacy effects’ of soil microbes on plants across Kansas

LAWRENCE — A new study appearing in Nature Microbiology analyzes soils sampled across the state of Kansas to determine the importance of “legacy effects” — or how soils from a specific location are influenced by microbes that have evolved in...

The silent revolution of renewable energy in West Africa

Across West Africa, a silent but powerful revolution is transforming lives—renewable energy. From the dusty villages of Niger to the bustling streets of Lagos, solar panels, wind turbines, and bioenergy projects are gradually replacing diesel...

List of 10 African countries with lowest IMF debt in 2025

Several African countries, including Kenya, rely on the International Monetary Fund for loans amid high budget deficits However, some nations are less reliant on the Bretton Woods institution, since its loans come with conditions Among the nations...

UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit highlights tourism’s role as key driver of economic transformation and calls to reposition Africa as a new global sustainable tourism brand

Participants emphasize the importance of joint action at the public and private sector levels to expand GCC-African partnerships in the aviation sector The ‘UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025’, hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism...

Five top countries that changed their names and why they did

Türkiye’s 2022 name change aimed to reflect national culture and distance itself from the English word “turkey” North Macedonia’s renaming in 2019 ended decades of dispute with Greece and opened the door to NATO and EU membership Eswatini,...

'New Canary Islands' are 27C in January with easyJet flights from just £111

This article contains affiliate links, we will receive a commission on any sales we generate from it. Learn more Santa Maria is the most popular place to stay on the islands(Image: Getty Images) Now that the clocks have gone back and autumn is in...

Islands dubbed 'new Canaries' have easyJet flights and 27C weather in January

Boa Vista is sundrenched (Image: Shutterstock / PietroEb) As the clocks have turned back and autumn is in full swing, many Brits are yearning for a bit of sunshine. While winter sun holidays are often associated with long-haul flights to exotic...

BAL and Afreximbank launch entrepreneurship program to help African athletes

BAL and Afreximbank ink deal to empower athletes.HANDOUT/FILE The Basketball Africa League (BAL) and the African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) have unveiled BAL Advance: Next Play, a new entrepreneurship initiative designed to help African...

UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit highlights tourism’s role as key driver of economic transformation

DUBAI (WAM) The ‘UAE–Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025’, hosted by the Ministry of Economy and Tourism in Dubai as part of the Future Hospitality Summit (FHS World), convened a series of panel sessions and presentations that explored the...

Global and Regional Kidney Cancer Trends, Predictions

The global landscape of kidney cancer presents a complex tapestry of epidemiological shifts and regional disparities, underscoring the critical importance of ongoing surveillance and targeted public health interventions. Recent comprehensive...

UAE and Africa Map $6 Billion Tourism Drive

Dubai hosted a high-level ministerial roundtable alongside the UAE‑Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025, assembling officials from more than 20 African nations and the United Arab Emirates to outline an investment mapping totalling about USD 6...

Nigeria exits debtors’ list as IMF releases names of 10 African countries with lowest debt in 2025

After fully repaying its $3.5 billion COVID-19 loan, Nigeria was struck off the debtors’ list by the IMF However, a lot of African countries are still trapped with high debt exposure to the fund The IMF, in a recent update, released the list of 10...

See the list of African countries with low risk exposure to IMF

After fully repaying its $3.5 billion COVID-19 loan, Nigeria was struck off the debtors’ list by the IMF However, a lot of African countries are still trapped with high debt exposure to the fund The IMF, in a recent update, released the list of 10...

UAE Leader Aims To Share Country's Tourism Expertise Globally

(MENAFN- Khaleej Times) An Emirati leader is looking to replicate the UAE's successful tourism model in other parts of the world. Shaikha Nasser Al Nowais, Secretary-General-Elect of UN Tourism, emphasised that many countries could benefit from...

Food Nerd Alert: Taste Oaxaca in Shreveport!

My favorite spooky-season dinner of the year is almost here. For the past nine years, the powerhouse duo of Chef Gabe and Chef Lalo at El Cabo Verde in Shreveport has been creating one of the most unique and sought-after dining experiences in...

Dubai hosts UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit

DUBAI: Under the patronage of His Highness Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President and Prime Minister of the UAE and Ruler of Dubai, the Ministry of Economy and Tourism hosted the UAE-Africa Tourism Investment Summit 2025 today in...