Cólofon's Francisco Brito on Pamphlets, Cape Verde, and the Rare Book Trade in Portugal

Describe a typical day for you: There is no typical day in this business. The only times when there’s a certain routine are when I’m preparing catalogues. During those weeks, my days are spent selecting, studying, and cataloguing the books that...

22nd Chinese medical team arrives in Cape Verde to continue health cooperation

PRAIA, Oct. 28 (Xinhua) -- A ceremony marking the arrival of the 22nd Chinese medical team in Cape Verde and the departure of the previous team was held here on Monday. At the ceremony, Cape Verdean Minister of Health Jorge Figueiredo commended...

Banco Interatlântico: Visionary in Regional Economic Empowerment Cape Verde 2025

Banco Interatlântico plays a pivotal role in strengthening Cape Verde’s economy by focusing on financial inclusion, sustainable growth, and community empowerment. As the fourth largest bank in the country with around 11 to 12 percent market share...

From Dublin to Cape Verde: ‘Apart from family and friends the only thing I miss is the odd bag of Tayto crisps’

Amy Keenan Molloy grew up on the northside of Dublin’s, with parents from Dublin and Kilkenny. She was schooled at Loreto North Great George’s Street and later in Swords, when the convent moved there in 1988. She was part of a great bunch of...

Afro-Pop star drops Kiswahili-inspired single, opens up about working with producer Wuod Omollo

Lyzaira, the renowned Cape Verdean-Dutch singer-songwriter, is preparing for her much-anticipated E Ahead of the EP release, Lyzaira, who spoke to TUKO.co.ke, dropped a new Kiswahili-inspired single titled Sawa Sawa The single was produced by...

Cape Verde in 16th place in the African finance index. And Angola and Mozambique?

The Absa Africa Financial Markets Index, published by Absa in collaboration with the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, ranks Cape Verde 16th among countries that have most developed their financial markets over the past year, in an...

'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...

From the Atlantic to the World Stage: Cape Verde’s World Cup dream comes true

Cape Verde, a nation populated with just over half a million people, has qualified for the World Cup for the first time in its history. Until now, Cape Verde’s national team was not seen as a worthy contender. The team had never qualified for the...

Cape Verde captain Mendes on World Cup qualification dream

CAPE Verde captain Ryan Mendes is coming to terms with his nation’s historic qualification for the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The 35-year-old forward plays for Turkish second division side Igdir but will lead his country on football’s biggest stage next...

The 7 best winter sun holiday destinations less than six hours from the UK

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Cape Verde captain getting to grips with 'dream' World Cup qualification

Ryan Mendes is not even a household name in Turkey, where he plays for second division Igdir, but next summer, football fans around the world will be well aware of both him and his team. The 35-year-old is captain of the Cape Verde national team...

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...

Cape Verde captain getting to grips with World Cup qualification

IGDIR, TURKEY – Ryan Mendes is not even a household name in Turkey, where he plays for second division Igdir, but next summer, football fans around the world will be well aware of both him and his team. The 35-year-old is captain of the Cape Verde...

The NBA's Integrity Problem Is a Cultural Issue—Regulating Sports Betting Won't Fix It

Hello and welcome to another edition of Free Agent! Happy Halloween week, it's a great time to put on a mask and go undercover. Hope you enjoyed your annual sports equinox day. We covered the NBA betting scandal and what it means for gambling last...

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...

Cape Verde’s historic leap – from archipelagic underdogs to World Cup debutants

In a nation of only 525,000 people scattered across 10 volcanic islands off Africa’s west coast, football has long been more than just a game in Cape Verde – it is a symbol of unity and aspiration. The national team – nicknamed the “Blue Sharks” –...

Miguel Eek’s ‘Amílcar,’ About African Anti-Colonialist Leader, Debuts Trailer Ahead of World Premiere at IDFA (EXCLUSIVE)

Miguel Eek’s “Amílcar,” which will world premiere in IDFA’s Envision Competition, has debuted its trailer. Odd Slice Films is handling international sales on the film, which is about an African anti-colonialist leader. The director, producer...

Mum dies on family holiday two days after falling ill at five-star Cape Verde hotel

Elena Walsh has died after suffering a severe illness while on a luxury holiday in Cape Verde(Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A beloved mum has tragically died after falling ill while staying at a hotel during a luxury break in Cape Verde. Elena...

Mum dies after falling ill at Cape Verde hotel as family left 'broken'

Elena Walsh with her husband, Patrick and their son, Sean. (Image: Irwin Mitchell/SWNS) A mum died after suffering a severe illness while staying at a hotel during a holiday in Cape Verde. Elena Walsh, 64, was staying at the hotel to celebrate her...