Variety Cruises Cape Verde trip: Volcano hikes, beaches and island culture

The road itself is striking: it is made up of many thousands of little rocks put together by hand. As our minibus contains a geologist, a biologist and an agricultural scientist (and those are just the fellow guests), we get a running commentary...

Cape Verde just one win away from World Cup. Next chance is Monday

The Cape Verdean men's soccer team is just one win away from history. If the "Tubarões Azuis" (Blue Sharks) win just one of their remaining two qualification matches in October, Cape Verde will automatically qualify for the 2026 FIFA Men's World...

Cabo Verde: Some 95% 12th graders aspire to university, most to Portugal – study

Almost 95% of 12th grade school pupils in Cabo Verde want to study at university, with 83% pointing to Portugal as their destination, according to a study released on Monday that also highlights a lack of information about courses and living...

Suspect in one of shipping’s most baffling hijacking cases arrested after 15 years on the run

Russian-Israeli man seized in Cyprus after disappearing while on bail A crew member climbs the staircase on the Maltese-registered freighter Arctic Sea at Boiler Wharf in Senglea, Valletta’s Grand Harbour, on 30 October 2009. More than two months...

The best places to feel the perfect breeze, according to scientists

If you’ve ever found yourself chasing that just-right seaside breeze, you’re not alone, and now, science says it’s finally been measured. According to a new study from AllClear Travel Insurance, created in partnership with Jim N. R. Dale, former...

Visa Barriers, Fading Landmarks Potential Setbacks to a Vibrant Tourism Industry

It’s already sunset, and the skies appear to be defying Monrovia's cloudy weather as Saah John leans over a canvas to paint Liberia’s intertwined stories of liberation and loss. In his 30s, John has painted his way through his adult life, with...

AMAA 2025: ‘Lisabi,’ ‘Katunga,’ ‘Freedom Way’ Lead Nominations

The nominations for the 21st Africa Movies Academy Awards, AMAA have been announced on Saturday evening, ahead of the 2025 edition. The nominations were announced by African actors of Nigerian descent including Lilian Aluko, Emeka Ossai, Charles...

AMAA 2025: Burkina Faso’s ‘Katanga: Dance of The Scorpions,’ Nigeria’s ‘Lisabi’ are top contenders

The nominations for the 21st Africa Movies Academy Awards, AMAA, were announced on Saturday evening ahead of the 2025 edition. African actors of Nigerian descent, including Lilian Aluko, Emeka Ossai, Charles Inojie, and Adaora Anyanwu, announced...

Cape Verde vs The Gambia; two West African countries locked in battle for tourist dollar - part one

When one thinks of West Africa it is rarely in connection with vacations - especially beach holidays, and certainly not upmarket ones. But the region contains two countries: one a tiny crop of mainland surrounded by another country with a small...

Applications Are Now Open for AdventureWEEK Cabo Verde 2026

The Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) is pleased to announce that buyer and media applications are now open for AdventureWEEK Cabo Verde, the first AdventureWEEK hosted in Africa. This milestone event, taking place from 3-10 February 2026,...

FULL LIST: Katanga, Lisabi lead 2025 AMAA nominations

The Africa Film Academy (AFA), the organisers of the Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA), have announced the nominees for its 2025 edition. The nomination list was unveiled on Saturday during a press briefing at BON Hotel, Ikeja, Lagos. Burkina...

AUSO Project launched to close Africa’s soil data gaps for sustainable agriculture

The African Union Soil Observatory (AUSO) Project was officially launched today at the Trademark Hotel in Nairobi, Kenya, in a high-level event bringing together African and European partners, policymakers, scientists, and development...

Florida Secured Millions in Federal Funding to Expand Immigration Enforcement

Florida secured millions of dollars in federal funding to expand immigration enforcement and enhance Florida’s law enforcement capabilities. The Florida Department of Highway Safety and Motor Vehicles (FLHSMV) received $13.6 million in federal...

Launch Your Dream Venture: A Guide to Opening a Business in Cape Verde

By Banwari LB When I first visited Cape Verde, I was struck by its sun-kissed beaches and vibrant culture, but what really caught my eye was the entrepreneurial buzz. From local artisans selling crafts in Praia to expats running ecotourism...

50th anniversary of Cape Verdean independence

Xavier Gonsalves, Antonio P. Gonsalves Jr., Yvonne Smart 8 —Chesley Wiseman Tem Blessed – hip-hop artist & youth advocate performed at the event. —Chesley Wiseman Cape Verdean freedom fighter Antonio P. Gonsalves Jr. listens as Tem Blessed, a...

One south of the Cabo Verde Islands, the other to emerge Friday

Tracking two tropical waves in the Atlantic Both waves have a low chance of tropical formation over the next seven days APP. TROPICS. THAT’S WHERE WE START. WE’VE HAD TROPICAL STORM GABRIELLE FORM, AND NOW THERE’S TWO OTHER TROPICAL WAVES THAT THE...

The Longest Boeing 737 MAX Routes In The World

The Boeing 737 MAX is Boeing's latest and most fuel-efficient narrowbody airliner. Because of the aerodynamic improvements and new CFM LEAP-1B engines, it's one of the most fuel-efficient airliners in the aviation industry, and as such, it has...

Accelerating Clean Energy (ACE)

Two Wareham High School graduates were recently awarded with the Mary V. Rose scholarships in support of their collegiate journeys. Each year, Oak Grove Cape Verdean Cultural Center, Inc. awards two $1,000 scholarships to Wareham High School...

Cameroon vs Angola Prediction and Betting Tips | October 13th 2025

Cameroon will host Angola at the Ahmadou Ahidjo Stadium on Monday in the final round of their CAF 2026 FIFA World Cup qualification campaign. The home side have enjoyed a positive qualification campaign so far and will secure back-to-back World...

NHC monitoring new development as Tropical Storm Jerry weakens in Atlantic

NHC monitoring new development as Tropical Storm Jerry weakens in Atlantic CENTRAL FLORIDA IS AGAIN A HURRICANE HOTSPOT THIS YEAR. OH MY GOD. MAKE SURE THAT YOU’RE PREPARING FOR THE POTENTIAL THAT YOU MAY HAVE TO EVACUATE. WE’VE SEEN THE IMPACT OF...