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Gymnastics National Team Travels to Cape Verde[ANGOP]Luanda -The Angolan national rhythmic gymnastics team will travel this Thursday to Cape Verde, where they will participate from May 17 to 19 in a tournament organized by the International Gymnastics Federation, ANGOP learnt.
AllAfrica | 16-May-2013 16:05
Cape Verdeans in New England recall life at home
On a Monday morning many years ago, Jacinto Benros' parents were dressed in their finest clothing as if they were going to a party.
Topix.net | 12-May-2013 15:31
The Exchange 5-10-13
We're sure the intention was good, but we wish a certain Cape weekly had not titled an article on a very accomplished jump-rope squad "Two decades of skipping success ." Columnist Caryn Welz-Ritchie tells her readers in The Register that there are " Cape Cod Rules ," the first being that "guests of guests may not bring guests." We're all for ... (more)
Topix.net | 10-May-2013 09:13
Reclaiming a Jewish legacy in an unlikely place
The republic of Cape Verde , an archipelago of 10 islands in the Atlantic Ocean off the coast of Africa, is perhaps best known as a burgeoning tourist spot and as the home of the late folk singer Cesaria Evora , who gained worldwide fame as the "Barefoot Diva." Less known, until now, is Cape Verde 's status as the onetime home to many Moroccan ... (more)
Topix.net | 10-May-2013 05:07
A captivating island rhythm
A Cape Verdean woman cleans peppers by the ocean in Faja de Agua, a tiny village on the remote isle of Brava in Cape Verde.
Topix.net | 08-May-2013 00:12
Swaying to the music in Cape Verde
"You've arrived a day late," said Khyra, the local singer we befriended outside a bar on our first night in Cape Verde.
Topix.net | 03-May-2013 01:24
Africa's Jewish Heritage In Cape Verde
You may not know much about the country of Cape Verde; it's a group of islands off the coast of West Africa.
Topix.net | 02-May-2013 20:05
Focus Of State Senate Campaign Shifts From Southie To Dorchester
In addition to the U.S. Senate primary, some Boston voters will also be casting ballots in a state Senate race Tuesday.
Topix.net | 29-Apr-2013 17:01
BCC LusoCentro holding Portuguese Language Day on May 2
BCC LusoCentro is inviting the public to the annual celebration of Portuguese Language Day from 9:30 a.m. to 1 p.m Thursday, May 2, in the Jackson Arts Center on the BCC Fall River Campus.
Topix.net | 28-Apr-2013 01:40
Foreign condolences continue to flow in after southwest China earthquake
More foreign leaders offered condolences to Chinese leaders on Thursday and Friday as the country continued to deal with the aftermath of a deadly earthquake in its southwestern Sichuan province.
Topix.net | 27-Apr-2013 08:57
Moroccan king co-funds renovation of Jewish burial site
Descendants of Jews from Cape Verde plan to rededicate a burial plot in the West African island state next week, largely thanks to funding by the king of Morocco.
Topix.net | 27-Apr-2013 04:52
Viceroy Hotel Group Announces brand expansion on Santiago Island in Cape Verde, West Africa
Viceroy Hotel Group adds to its growing roster of international properties with the opening of Viceroy Cape Verde in 2017, part of the Sambala community on Santiago Island.
Topix.net | 26-Apr-2013 17:33
Sambala: Rumors Confirmed: Viceroy Cape Verde Is Coming
A short while ago we mentioned a rumor that the Viceroy Hotel Group would be opening a resort in the Sambala region of Cape Verde, an island group off Africa's west coast.
Topix.net | 24-Apr-2013 17:48
Cabo Verde Express L410 at Praia on Jan 15th 2013, one engine failed, control of the other lost
A Cabo Verde Express Let L-410, registration D4-CBL performing a charter flight from Praia to an unknown destination, was in the initial climb out of Praia through about 500 feet when the left hand engine failed and needed to be shut down.
Topix.net | 23-Apr-2013 21:11
Cape Verde: Human Rights Reports: Cape Verde
[State Department]EXECUTIVE SUMMARY
AllAfrica | 23-Apr-2013 15:52
INEJ Delegation Works in Cape Verde
[ANGOP]Luanda -A delegation of the National Judiciary Studies (INEJ), led by its director, Norberto Moisés Moma Capeça, is since Wednesday in Praia city, Cape Verde, at the invitation of the Angolan Attorney General's Office of this country.
AllAfrica | 18-Apr-2013 11:22
Vashon native finds purpose in sharing music
Jacob Bain remembers the nights when he had to stand outside in the cold between sets because he was 17 - too young to be admitted to the bars where his band got its first gigs.
Topix.net | 16-Apr-2013 22:18
Blog Roundup: Bethesda Literary Festival, Tax Deadline Approaches, Spring Allergies
If you haven't filed your taxes, what are you waiting for? Is it the loads of penalty and fees you will be hit with? Okay, I want you to be ahead of the game and get the most back for your buck.
Topix.net | 13-Apr-2013 18:50
African leaders avoid U.S. Blaa
Two weeks ago, President Obama met with three African presidents-Koroma , Sall , Banda , and Prime Minister of Cape Verde Jose Maria Pereira Neves.
Topix.net | 12-Apr-2013 13:39
Alleged drug lord seized, but Africa trade grows
U.S. agents have captured an alleged drug-smuggling kingpin who operated in Guinea-Bissau, a West African country Western authorities consider the world's only true narco-state. But the April 4 seizure of Rear Adm.
Topix.net | 11-Apr-2013 20:45
Angola: Angolan Parliament Speaker Discusses Co-Operation With Cape Verdean MP
Matters related to the co-operation in the parliamentary domain were analysed last Friday, in Luanda, between the Speaker of the Angolan National Assembly, Fernando da Piedade dos Santos, and the parliamentary whip of the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde , Jos Manuel Andrade.
Topix.net | 08-Apr-2013 13:22
Angola: Angolan Parliament Speaker Discusses Co-Operation With Cape Verdean MP
[ANGOP]Luanda -Matters related to the co-operation in the parliamentary domain were analysed last Friday, in Luanda, between the Speaker of the Angolan National Assembly, Fernando da Piedade dos Santos, and the parliamentary whip of the African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV), José Manuel Andrade.
AllAfrica | 08-Apr-2013 11:52
Cape Verde: Parliament Speaker Discusses Cooperation With Cape Verde's Leader
Matters related to the Parliamentary cooperation topped the Friday meeting between National Assembly Speaker, Fernando da Piedade dos Santos, and the leader of Parliament group of the African Party for Independence of Cape Verde , Jos Manuel Andrade.
Topix.net | 06-Apr-2013 19:41
Cape Verde: Parliament Speaker Discusses Cooperation With Cape Verde's Leader
[ANGOP]Luanda -Matters related to the Parliamentary cooperation topped the Friday meeting between National Assembly Speaker, Fernando da Piedade dos Santos, and the leader of Parliament group of the African Party for Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV), José Manuel Andrade.
AllAfrica | 06-Apr-2013 18:04
West African Leaders Call for Strong Partnerships with Local Pharmaceutical Industries
Declaring open the 14th Ordinary Meeting of the Assembly of Health Ministers of ECOWAS at the Oasis Atlantico Praiamar Hotel, under the theme" Fight Against HIV/AIDS and Sustainable Development: Contribution of the Private Sector to the Production of Antiretroviral, ARVs", the Vice Prime Minister and Minister of Health of the Republic of Cape ... (more)
Topix.net | 05-Apr-2013 15:25
Guinea Bissau: Former Navy Chief Na Tchuto Arrested as 'Drug Kingpin'
[allAfrica]Cape Town -The former chief of the navy in Guinea-Bissau was arrested and is being transferred to the U.S., according to BBC News.
AllAfrica | 05-Apr-2013 08:43
U.S. agents seize suspected Bissau drug kingpin at sea
U.S. anti-narcotics agents have arrested the former navy chief of Guinea-Bissau , wanted by Washington as a suspected kingpin of the international drugs trade, in a sting operation off the coast of West Africa , sources familiar with the operation said.
Topix.net | 05-Apr-2013 04:05
Cape Verdean MPs Work in Kwanza Sul
[ANGOP]Sumbe -The MPs of the parliamentary group of the ruling African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV) and MPLA paid this Wednesday a few-hour working visit to the central Kwanza Sul province, under the friendship and cooperation week between the two parties from both countries.
AllAfrica | 04-Apr-2013 08:55
Sierra Leone: President Obama Talks About Strengthening Democratic Institutions As He Meets With the Leaders of Sierra Leone, Senegal, Malawi, and Cape Verde
[Sierra Leone Government]Today President Obama welcomed President Ernest Bai Koroma of Sierra Leone, President Macky Sall of Senegal, President Joyce Banda of Malawi, and Prime Minister José Maria Pereira Neves of Cape Verde to the White House. The United States has strong partnerships with these countries based on shared democratic values and shared interests.
AllAfrica | 03-Apr-2013 18:25
Africa: African Leaders, Assistant Secretary Carson At Panel On Democracy
[State Department]U.S. Department of State
AllAfrica | 03-Apr-2013 15:14
Speeches: Consolidating Democratic Gains, Promoting African Prosperity
ASSISTANT SECRETARY CARSON: Good morning, everyone. I want to start by thanking President Jim Marshall for his very kind introduction, and also the United States Institute of Peace for hosting this very important event this morning.
Topix.net | 03-Apr-2013 00:31
US Honors Four African Democratic Partners in DC
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Topix.net | 02-Apr-2013 20:16
State's Burns At Luncheon for African Leaders
[State Department]U.S. Department of State
AllAfrica | 02-Apr-2013 11:32
PAICV Parliamentary Delegation Jets in
[ANGOP]Luanda -A delegation of the parliamentary group of the ruling African Party for the Independence of Cape Verde (PAICV), arrived Monday in Luanda for a seven-day visit to strengthen friendship and cooperation between the two parties, at the invitation of the parliamentary group of MPLA (ruling party in Angola).
AllAfrica | 02-Apr-2013 09:31
US-West Africa Trade Pact on the Table
The U.S. is exploring the possibility of a trade pact with the Economic Community of West African States to increase bilateral trade and investment, according to Demetrios Marantis, Acting U.S. Trade Representative.
Topix.net | 01-Apr-2013 19:23
Cape Verdean Progressive Center Hosts Prime Minister of Cape Verde
The Cape Verdean Progressive Center in East Providence hosted a luncheon last Saturday afternoon for Cape Verde Prime Minister Jose Maria Neves.
Topix.net | 01-Apr-2013 15:14
Angola Face Cape Verde in Afrobasket2013's First Round
[ANGOP]Luanda -The Angolan senior males basketball team will play Cape Verde on 20 August in group C's first round of the African Cup of Nations (Afrobasket2013), in Abidjan city (Cote d'Ivoire).
AllAfrica | 01-Apr-2013 13:33
Angola in Group C With Mozambique and Cape Verde
[ANGOP]Luanda -The Angolan national senior males basketball team integrate group C of the first phase of African Cup of Nations (Afrobasket2013), set for August in Côte d'Ivoire, together with Mozambique, Cape Verde and CAR.
AllAfrica | 01-Apr-2013 13:32
Cape Verde's prime minister makes a stop in East Providence
Two days after a visit to the White House to talk with President Obama about democracy and economic development, Cape Verdean Prime Minister Jose Maria Neves showed that he is just at home with regular people as he is with heads of state.
Topix.net | 31-Mar-2013 01:01
Four Successful Countries Lay Plans for Future Success
[State Department]Washington -Sierra Leone, Senegal, Malawi and Cape Verde are four African countries that have made remarkable progress in the last few years in establishing peace, building democracy, and laying the groundwork for economic prosperity.
AllAfrica | 30-Mar-2013 17:52
Public Schedule for March 29, 2013
DEPARTMENT OF STATE PUBLIC SCHEDULE FRIDAY, MARCH 29, 2013 SECRETARY JOHN KERRY Secretary Kerry attends meetings and briefings, at the Department of State.
Topix.net | 29-Mar-2013 15:54
Obama set to meet African leaders
Two cases on gay marriage are in the US Supreme Court and politicians are trying to work out just how expedient their reactions can be to their careers, writes Simon Williamson.
Topix.net | 28-Mar-2013 20:56
ECOWAS determined to improve energy access in West Africa
African Press Organization - ECOWAS is working with stakeholders to improve access to energy in the region which is currently under 50 percent, an official of the regional organization has affirmed.
Topix.net | 28-Mar-2013 16:37
Lynx helicopter crew rescues injured fisherman off Cape Verde islands
The agility of the crew of a Lynx helicopter from Royal Naval Air Station Yeovilton has helped save the life of an injured fisherman off the Cape Verde islands.
Topix.net | 28-Mar-2013 12:31
Press Releases: African Leaders Participate in Discussion on...
On March 29, President Koroma of Sierra Leone, President Sall of Senegal, President Banda of Malawi and Prime Minister Neves of Cape Verde will participate in a panel discussion at the U.S. Institute for Peace titled "Consolidating Democratic Gains, Promoting African Prosperity" to discuss how to take advantage of opportunities based on the ... (more)
Topix.net | 26-Mar-2013 21:10
Cape Verde Prime Minister to visit Dot House
Sun, 03/31/2013 - 5:30pm Prime Minister Jose Maria Neves of the Republic of Cape Verde will visit the Dorchester House Multi-Service Center on Sunday, March 31st, for a public community meeting with Boston's Cape Verdean community.
Topix.net | 26-Mar-2013 17:11