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The World Bank Group
Source: The World Bank Group |

Ambitious Climate Action will Reap Large Dividends for Cabo Verde

The CCDR estimates that ambitious climate action would require investments of approximately $140 million annually from 2024 to 2030 and beyond

Building resilience and accelerating a low-carbon transition are central to Cabo Verde’s sustainable development strategy, according to the newly launched Country Climate and Development Report (CCDR). As a Small Island Developing State (SIDS) in the Atlantic Ocean, Cabo Verde is particularly vulnerable to climate change and natural disasters, including droughts, floods,…

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

16th Meeting of Focal Points of Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) National Regulatory Authorities on the Implementation of Regional Roaming Concludes in Praia, Cabo Verde

The objective of the two-day meeting was to evaluate the progress made with the implementation of Regulation C/REG.21/12/17 on Roaming on Public Mobile Communications Networks in the ECOWAS Space

On November 28th, 2024, the 16th Meeting of Focal Points of National Regulatory Authorities (NRAs) on the implementation of the ECOWAS Regulation on Roaming concluded in Praia, Cabo Verde. The objective of the two-day meeting was to evaluate the progress made with the implementation of Regulation C/REG.21/12/17 on Roaming on…

UN News
Source: UN News |

World Leaders Adopt Peace Pledge Amid Wars in Gaza, Lebanon and beyond

Ahead of the declaration’s adoption, the UN chief and world leaders took the floor, including Prime Minister Aminata Touré of Senegal, who drew attention to the ongoing devastating war in Gaza

World leaders adopted a bold, forward-looking declaration on Tuesday at a global forum to advance peace as war rages on, from Gaza and Lebanon to Sudan and Ukraine. Harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) and combatting hate speech and mis- and disinformation are part of the plan to bolster…

Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines
Source: Department of Foreign Affairs, Republic of the Philippines |

Philippines Joins Launch of the Global Diaspora Policy Alliance in Cabo Verde

The Philippines demonstrated its exemplary standards in migration governance and renewed its leadership position in shaping global migration discourse

The Philippines joined the IOM and 31 other states in a 2-day International Conference on the Future Agenda of Action for Global Diaspora Engagement in Cabo Verde from 12 to 13 September 2024, reaffirming its commitment on ensuring the role of the Filipino diaspora to the development Philippine migration policy…

African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR)
Source: African Commission on Human and People's Rights (ACHPR) |

Press release on the Promotion Mission in the Republic of Cabo Verde

The mission aims, among other objectives, to engage in dialogue with key stakeholders to exchange views on improving the enjoyment of human rights in the country

The African Commission on Human and Peoples' Rights (the Commission) wishes to inform all stakeholders and the public that, following an invitation from the Government of the Republic of Cabo Verde, it is currently undertaking a promotion mission in this State Party to the African Charter on Human and Peoples'…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Finland |

Non-resident Ambassador appointments to Brunei, Kyrgyzstan, Cape Verde, Lesotho and Botswana

At the presidential session on 13 September, the President of the Republic appointed four new non-resident Ambassadors

The President of the Republic appointed Ambassador Anne Vasara, Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in Kuala Lumpur, to serve as non-resident Ambassador to Brunei, Ambassador Janne Heiskanen, Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in Astana, to serve as non-resident Ambassador to Kyrgyzstan, Ambassador Titta Maja-Luoto, Head of Mission at Finland's Embassy in…

Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan
Source: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Japan |

Japan-Cabo Verde Foreign Ministers’ Meeting

The two ministers concurred on expanding cooperation and collaboration between their countries in various areas including the economy, and on working together to further develop the bilateral relations

On August 25, commencing at 5:55 p.m. for approximately 15 minutes, Ms. KAMIKAWA Yoko, Minister for Foreign Affairs of Japan, held a meeting with H.E. Dr. Rui Alberto de Figueiredo Soares, Minister for Foreign Affairs, Cooperation and Regional Integration of the Republic of Cabo Verde who is visiting Japan to…

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

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) Advances Discussions Maritime Transport Service from Cabo Verde to the Rest West Africa

The objective is to establish the shipping line to further integrate Cabo Verde into the market of the other ECOWAS Member States

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) engaged Member States and diverse group of maritime sector stakeholders to assess the financial, economic, and implementation options of the Praia-Dakar maritime transport project. This consultation is a key milestone towards the completion of the technical studies for the project which is…

Afreximbank
Source: Afreximbank |

Afreximbank and Câmara de Comércio de Sotavento Partner to Host the 2024 Trade and Business Roadshow in Cape Verde

This landmark event, scheduled for July 29 - 30, 2024, is aimed at diversifying, fostering and supporting the economic growth in Cape Verde

African Export-Import Bank (Afreximbank) (www.Afreximbank.com) and Câmara de Comércio de Sotavento have announced a strategic partnership to host the 2024 Trade and Business Roadshow in Praia, Cape Verde. This landmark event, scheduled for  July 29 - 30, 2024, is aimed at diversifying, fostering and supporting the economic growth in  Cape…

UN Women - Africa
Source: UN Women - Africa |

UN Women Mozambique and partners launch project for recovery and resilience of pisplaced women in Cabo Delgado

UN Women has been a vital partner of KOICA in developing and implementing policies and interventions aimed at creating positive social change and promoting women’s empowerment

On 8 July, UN Women launched a new project entitled "Promoting the socio-economic recovery and resilience of internally displaced and repatriated women and girls in Northern Mozambique", in the province of Cabo Delgado, northern Mozambique in partnership with the Northern Integrated Development Agency (ADIN) and the Korea International Cooperation Agency…