Diogo Araújo wins Cape Verde’s first international canoeing medal
The Cape Verdean canoeist finished second in the under-23 K1 1000 metres at the African Sprint Canoeing Championships in Algeria.
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Veterinary campaign in São Nicolau checks around 400 animals and neuters nearly 200
The second neutering and deworming campaign for dogs and cats in Ribeira Brava saw a turnout the veterinary team described as very positive.
“Bendi Max” project gives digital training to 30 women traders on Maio island
The initiative aims to help women traders run their businesses better and increase their income, reaching 250 participants on four islands.
Health fair brings free check-ups and screening to Tira-Chapéu in Praia
The organisation Youth With A Mission brought several institutions together to offer rapid tests, medical consultations and psychological support to the community.
Mindelo hosts “Sonora”, an installation blending sound, memory and place
The National Centre for Art, Crafts and Design opens a sound and visual exhibition by artist Marcelo Lopes on 15 October.
Boa Vista passes 36,000 loggerhead turtle nests as the 2026 season nears its end
The three main conservation NGOs on the island of Boa Vista counted 36,988 nests and released more than 33,000 hatchlings into the sea by September.
Porto Novo trains farmers in organic farming and sustainable fruit growing
The Ministry of Agriculture has begun a ten-day training course in Porto Novo for 25 fruit growers, after an earlier session on organic farming reached 30 farmers.
Charity project boosts meals for older and disabled people in Porto Novo
Projeto Zé Luís Solidário has delivered food to Porto Novo's day centres, which care for around 80 older people and people with disabilities.
Praia City Council staff receive first aid training
Workers from various municipal services in Praia took part in first aid training delivered by INEM technicians and nurses.
Cape Verde could become a digital bridge between Europe, Africa and South America
CVTelecom and DE-CIX have signed a letter of intent to study a new interconnection corridor in the South Atlantic, between Lisbon and São Paulo.