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UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators launched in Cabo-Verde
UNESCO World Heritage Centre
The implementation of the UNESCO Culture|2030 Indicators was officially launched in Cabo Verde during a kick-off workshop held on 16–17 March 2026 in Cidade Velha.
Applications open for gender equality prize; IP spotlighted at trade and gender meeting
World Trade Organization
The IWG co-Chairs - Ambassador James Baxter of Australia, Ambassador Clara Delgado of Cabo Verde and Ambassador Patricia Benedetti of El Salvador - announced the launch of the third edition of the International Prize for Gender Equality in Trade,...
From Emergency to Recovery: How UNOSAT's Satellite Analysis shaped Cabo Verde's Disaster Response and National Resilience Framework
UN International Training and Research Center
Communication lines were established immediately after the emergency response activation.
Building Trust Through Shared Expertise
DVIDS - Georgia
Story and photos by Staff Sgt. Elliot Boutin, 157th ARW Public Affairs A joint New Hampshire National Guard medical team conducted an aeromedical exchange with its state partners in Praia, Cabo Verde, from May 20 to 22. The exchange was...
All 1,248 World Cup 2026 Players Confirmed
MENAFN
(MENAFN) All 1,248 players across 48 nations have been officially confirmed for the 2026 FIFA World Cup following the submission of final squad lists to FIFA, world football's governing body announced Tuesday — setting the stage for the most...
Mayor Michelle Wu Announces Community Watch Parties
City of Boston
Mayor Michelle Wu announced that the City of Boston will host six community watch parties for residents, families, and visitors this summer.
Hantavirus Outbreak on Atlantic Cruise Traced to Land Exposure
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) confirmed Tuesday that a deadly hantavirus outbreak aboard a cruise ship anchored off Cabo Verde almost certainly predates the voyage itself — with the initial patient likely infected on land before...
WHO Says Hantavirus Outbreak Unlikely to Grow Significantly
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization (WHO) declared Tuesday that the hantavirus outbreak aboard the MV Hondius cruise ship is unlikely to escalate dramatically — though officials warned that further infections among passengers cannot be ruled...
No Evidence of Wider Hantavirus Spread as Cruise Cases Remain Limited
MENAFN
(MENAFN) The World Health Organization has indicated that there is no current sign of a large-scale outbreak following the cluster of hantavirus infections detected on board the MV Hondius cruise ship, although further cases among exposed...
WHO Confirms Hantavirus Cruise Ship Patients Evacuated to Netherlands
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Three individuals suspected of carrying hantavirus have been removed from the outbreak-stricken cruise ship and are en route to the Netherlands for urgent medical attention, World Health Organization (WHO) Director-General Tedros Adhanom...
Trade and gender group kickstarts thematic discussions for 2026
World Trade Organization
The co-Chairs, Ambassador James Baxter of Australia, Ambassador Clara Delgado of Cabo Verde and Ambassador Patricia Benedetti of El Salvador, explained that adopting a thematic focus for each meeting helps maintain closer links to the Work Plan....
Leaders underscore momentum in empowering women traders at MC14 high-level event
World Trade Organization
"Two years ago, in Abu Dhabi, we stood together to launch the WEIDE Fund. At that moment, we spoke not only about the challenges women face in trade, but about the opportunities ahead - particularly in digital trade," DG Okonjo-Iweala said, noting...
World Water Day: Incorporating a gender perspective strengthens resilience and cooperation
Government of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, March 22 - While not all countries are water bankrupt, enough critical systems around the world have crossed these thresholds, affecting all of us due to our interconnectedness through trade, migration, climate feedback and geopolitical...
CVAMS Celebrates Another Successful Year With Its 5th Annual Research Symposium & Gala
EIN Presswire
Morabeza: Decolonizing Global Health & Celebrating 50 Years of Progress in Cabo Verde PROVIDENCE, RI, UNITED STATES, September 29, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The Cape Verdean American Medical Society (CVAMS) proudly announces its 5th Annual...
WTO chairpersons for 2026
World Trade Organization
General Council H.E. Ms Clare Kelly (New Zealand) Dispute Settlement Body H.E. Mr Guilherme de Aguiar Patriota (Brazil) Trade Policy Review Body H.E. Ms Nella Pepe Tavita-Levy (Samoa) Council for Trade in Goods: H.E. Mr Erwin Bollinger...
Three African Nations Eliminate Measles, Rubella, WHO Says
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Cabo Verde, Mauritius, and Seychelles have achieved a landmark public health victory by eliminating measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan nations to reach this milestone, the World Health Organization (WHO) announced Monday....
Minister Maropene Ramokgopa: Second World Summit for Social Development
South African Government
Second World Summit for Social Development, Doha, Qatar Thank you, Mr President, Excellencies, distinguished delegates, It is my honour to deliver this statement on behalf of Australia, Brazil, Cabo Verde, Canada, Chile, Colombia, Georgia,...
Minister Fajon: Slovenia and Costa Rica are allies in the international community when it comes to environmental issues
Government of Slovenia
SLOVENIA, February 16 - “I am delighted to be able to host my colleague, Foreign Minister Tinoco.
Corruption Continues to Plague Sub-Saharan Africa—Report
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Corruption continues to pose a significant challenge across Africa, with most Sub-Saharan countries ranking among the lowest globally, according to the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index released on Tuesday by Transparency International....
Corruption Continues to Plague Sub-Saharan Africa
MENAFN
(MENAFN) Transparency International unveiled alarming findings Tuesday showing corruption "remains a serious problem" across the African continent, with the majority of Sub-Saharan nations landing at the bottom of the 2025 global corruption...
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