Source: State House Seychelles |

Seychelles’ non-resident Ambassador Accredited to the Republic of Cabo Verde

Ambassador Mederic conveyed greetings from President Wavel Ramkalawan to President Neves and acknowledged the good existing relations between the two countries

Ambassador Conrad Mederic presented his Credentials to the President of the Republic of Cabo Verde, H.E. Mr. José Maria Neves, as Seychelles’ second non-resident Ambassador to the Republic of Cabo Verde on Wednesday 28th February 2024 in the City of Mindelo. Ambassador Mederic conveyed greetings from President Wavel Ramkalawan to President…

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Source: Merck Foundation |

Rasha Kelej & African First Ladies called for 2024 action to Build Health capacity, Break Infertility Stigma & Support Girl Education during Merck Foundation First Ladies initiative - MFFLI in India

Merck Foundation has provided till today, more than 1700 scholarships to young doctors from 50 countries in 42 critical and underserved specialties

Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Senator Dr. Rasha Kelej and The First Ladies of Botswana, Burundi, Cabo Verde, Central African Republic, The Gambia, Ghana, Liberia, Malawi, Democratic Republic of São Tomé and Príncipe, Zimbabwe, Democratic Republic of Congo conducted MFFLI committee in India on 2nd day of 10th Merck Foundation Africa…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The Resident Representative of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Mali meets with students of the Higher Institute of Legal and Social Sciences of Praia

His Excellency Mr. Màrio Gomes Fernandes, while visiting his home country, took the opportunity to inform his audience about the achievements of the Organization from its inception to the present, the challenges it faces, and future prospects

On January 19, 2023, the Resident Representative of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) in Mali, His Excellency Màrio Gomes Fernandes, held a conference at the Higher Institute of Legal and Social Sciences of Praia (Cape Verde) on the theme: ECOWAS: creation, function, governance, and its role in…

Source: U.S. Department of State |

Secretary Blinken’s Travel to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola

The Secretary will highlight how the United States has accelerated the U.S.-Africa partnership since the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, including in areas such as climate, food, and health security

Secretary Antony J. Blinken will travel to Cabo Verde, Cote d’Ivoire, Nigeria, and Angola January 21-26, 2024. Throughout the trip, the Secretary will highlight how the United States has accelerated the U.S.-Africa partnership since the U.S.-Africa Leaders Summit, including in areas such as climate, food, and health security.  He will also…

Source: Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) |

Poultry farming reaps year-round rewards, Cabo Delgado, Mozambique

Beyond food security, some local farmers reach for food sovereignty, one chicken at a time

Nus Ibrahim moved through her cool, dimly lit home. She shone a light from her phone towards the corner of the room, revealing a singular, small brown egg burrowed in the sand. "A hen has just started laying,” she said smiling. When she returned outside under the mid-day sun, Nus…

Source: WHO Regional Office for Africa |

World Health Organization (WHO) Certifies Cabo Verde as Malaria-Free, Marking a Historic Milestone in the Fight Against Malaria

A total of 43 countries and 1 territory have now been certified as malaria-free

The World Health Organization (WHO) has certified Cabo Verde as a malaria-free country, marking a significant achievement in global health. With this announcement, Cabo Verde joins the ranks of 43 countries and 1 territory that WHO has awarded this certification. Cabo Verde is the third country to be certified in…

Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Meeting between State Minister for Foreign Affairs TSUJI Kiyoto and H.E. Mrs. Miryan Djamila Sena VIEIRA, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, Republic of Cabo Verde

H.E. Mrs. Vieira reiterated the message of sympathy from the government of Cabo Verde for the 2024 Noto Peninsula earthquake

On January 12th at 11:00 AM for approximately 30 minutes, Mr. TSUJI Kiyoto, State Minister for Foreign Affairs, held a meeting with H.E. Mrs. Miryan Djamila Sena VIEIRA, Secretary of State for Foreign Affairs and Co-operation, Republic of Cabo Verde, who is visiting Japan. The overview of the meeting is…

Source: International Monetary Fund (IMF) |

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Executive Board Concludes the Third Review of the Extended Credit Facility Arrangement and Approves US$31.45 Million under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility for Cabo Verde

The RSF will support the government’s effort to implement macro-critical climate reforms and catalyze private finance for climate adaptation and transition

The IMF Executive Board completed the third review under the 36-month Extended Credit Facility (ECF) arrangement with Cabo Verde, providing the country with access to SDR 4.5 million (about US$6 million), and approved an 18-month arrangement under the Resilience and Sustainability Facility (RSF), in the amount of 100 percent of…

Source: Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) |

The President of the Commission Concludes Official Visit to Cabo Verde

The President and delegation met with the Minister of Foreign Affairs and discussed the key issues and challenges relating to our regional integration process, including how to strengthen Cabo Verde’s role as a key player

The President of the Commission H.E. Dr Omar Alieu Touray on Friday 13 October 2023 returned from his successfully concluded official visit to Cabo Verde. The President, accompanied by the Commissioner for Infrastructure, Energy and Digitalisation Hon. Sediko Douka, and the Chief of Staff of the President Hon. Abdou Kolley,…

Source: International Committee of the Red Cross (ICRC) |

Mozambique: communities return to their areas of origin with urgent basic needs

In May 2023, the ICRC opened its new office in Mueda to bring humanitarian assistance to people affected by the armed conflict in the north of Cabo Delgado

The armed conflict in Cabo Delgado continues to exact a toll on civilians and civilian infrastructure. Humanitarian consequences linked to displacement, the destruction of infrastructure and loss of livelihoods continue. While about 834,000 people are still internally displaced, a total of 1 million people are extremely vulnerable due the impact…