First Cape Verdean issue of “blue bonds” placed 3.17 ME
The first issue of “blue bonds” in Cabo Verde, made via a public offering on the stock exchange, yielded the maximum amount expected, of 3.17 […]
Articles by Geraldine Boechat
European Investment Bank part-finances road connecting Guinea-Bissau and Senegal
The European Investment Bank (EIB) and Guinea-Bissau have signed an agreement that will finance part of the road linking Safim, in the east of the […]
Road hauliers suspend route between Mozambique and South Africa
The Mozambican Federation of Road Carriers (Fematro) has suspended passenger transport between Maputo and Durban, in South Africa, due to insecurity on the route, the […]
Portugal opens new visa center in Luanda, consul asks for “time” and trust
A new Portuguese visa center was inaugurated this 06th March by the Portuguese consulate-general in the Portuguese-speaking country. Priority will be given to CPLP cases. […]
Global Fund allocates $4.7 million to Cape Verde by 2025
The Global Fund has allocated 4.7 million dollars (4.4 million euros) to finance until 2025, namely programs to fight HIV/AIDS, tuberculosis and malaria in Cape […]
Burundi: 24 people arrested for alleged “homosexual practices
Burundian authorities recently arrested 24 people for “homosexual practices,” a judicial source and a human rights activist said. The arrests took place on February 23 […]
Former President of Central African Republic exiled in Guinea-Bissau
The former President of the Central African Republic (CAR), François Bozizé, is in exile in Bissau at the request of the Community of Central African […]
Work to resume on Mozambique’s mothballed gas project
An Italian subcontractor of French giant TotalEnergies said it was preparing to restart work on a huge gas project in northern Mozambique that had been […]
France wants to take advantage of agricultural investment opportunities in Angola
The French ambassador to Angola, Daniel Vosgien said Thursday that the presence of French businessmen in Luanda shows the “commitment” of his country to take […]
Angola: government requests USD250 M from the World Bank to strengthen the management of municipalities
The Angolan President has authorized a $250 million (234 million euros) financing agreement with the World Bank to support the transfer of fiscal powers to […]