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World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde
Source: World Health Organization (WHO) - Cabo Verde |

Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles eliminate measles and rubella

The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO)

In a significant public health achievement, Cabo Verde, Mauritius and Seychelles have eliminated measles and rubella, becoming the first sub-Saharan countries to attain this milestone.     The three countries were verified by the African Regional Verification Commission for Measles and Rubella Elimination, established by World Health Organization (WHO). Cabo…

Merck Foundation

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    • Merck Foundation Chairman and CEO with the First Ladies of Africa and Asia during the MFFLI SUMMIT 2025
    • The First Lady of Angola during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Cabo Verde during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Central African Republic during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Gabon during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Ghana during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Kenya during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Liberia during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Maldives during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Mozambique during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Nigeria during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Sao Tome and Principe during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Senegal during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of The Gambia during the Merck Foundation
    • The First Lady of Zimbabwe during the Merck Foundation
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Dr. Rasha Kelej & First Ladies of Africa & Asia call for action to Build Healthcare and Media capacity, Break Infertility Stigma & Support Girl Education during 2025 Merck Foundation First Ladies initiative - MFFLI

I was pleased to hear from the First Ladies of Africa and Asia about the remarkable progress they have achieved in their countries

Merck Foundation (www.Merck-Foundation.com), the philanthropic arm of Merck KGaA Germany, conducted the 7th Edition of Merck Foundation First Ladies Initiative - MFFLI Summit 2025 on 19th and 20th June. The summit was inaugurated by Prof. Dr. Frank Stangenberg-Haverkamp, Chairman of Merck Foundation Board of Trustees, and Senator, Dr. Rasha Kelej,…

United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS)
Source: United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) |

Annual Meeting of the Working Group on Women, Youth, Peace and Security in West Africa and the Sahel (WGWYPS-WAS)

The gathering brought together around 70 participants from 16 countries across West Africa and the Sahel, including government officials, representatives of civil society organizations, youth and women’s groups

The United Nations Office for West Africa and the Sahel (UNOWAS) and UN Women, in partnership with the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) - EPSG , the European Union (EU), GIZ GmbH, Expertise France (EF)-FIAP, Partners West Africa – Senegal, and the United Nations Country Team in Cabo…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
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Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) supports Cabo Verde and Guinea-Bissau in domestication and implementation of community fiscal directives

The missions focused on assessing the progress made by the two countries in aligning their national fiscal frameworks with eight ECOWAS Community Directives and two Supplementary Acts

The Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS), through its Directorate of Customs Union and Taxation, conducted consultative missions to Cabo Verde and Guinea-Bissau from 16 to 23 August 2025 to follow up on the domestication and implementation of regional fiscal directives. Led by Mr. Salifou Tiemtore, Director of Customs…

International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC)
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Cape Verde: Thousands of people devastated by sudden, severe floods

Extreme overnight rainfall has killed at least nine people and affected 119,000 others, prompting the government to declare a state of emergency and two days of national mourning

For many inhabitants of the Cape Verde archipelago, the night of 10-11 August 2025 will never be forgotten. Never before had they faced such devastation. In just a few hours, torrential rains brought by Tropical Storm Erin turned streets into raging torrents, triggered landslides, and destroyed vital infrastructure. Countless homes…

United Arab Emirates, Ministry of Foreign Affairs
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United Arab Emirates (UAE) Expresses Solidarity with Cabo Verde and Offers Condolences over Flood Victims

In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs (MoFA) expressed its sincere condolences and sympathy to the families of the victims, as well as to the government and people of Cabo Verde over this tragedy

The United Arab Emirates has expressed its sincere condolences and solidarity with the Republic of Cabo Verde over the victims of the floods on the islands of São Vicente and Santo Antão, which resulted in a number of deaths and missing persons. In a statement, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs…

African Development Bank Group (AfDB)

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    • Lusophone Compact Presents Investment Opportunities to Accelerate Inclusive Development at 15th Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) Summit
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Lusophone Compact Presents Investment Opportunities to Accelerate Inclusive Development at 15th Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) Summit

Representing a community of more than 300 million people across four continents, with a combined GDP of $2.3 trillion in 2024, the CPLP holds immense potential for trade, investment, and inclusive economic transformation

The Lusophone Compact Secretariat last week engaged with leaders of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) at their 15th Summit and economic forum in Bissau, Guinea-Bissau. The July 15-18 meetings provided a strategic platform to showcase the Lusophone Compact’s role in attracting private financing to accelerate sustainable economic development in…

Médecins sans frontières (MSF)
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Access to healthcare is being compromised by violence in Cabo Delgado

The situation in Macomia illustrates the fragility of the health system in Cabo Delgado, a pattern repeated across the three other districts where MSF is present

An estimated 400,000 people in Cabo Delgado province have been displaced over the eight years of conflict in northern Mozambique. Attacks are limiting people's access to healthcare, as health centres are under staffed, and humanitarian organisations are having to suspend activities due to insecurity. Health workers and facilities must be…

Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)

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West Africa: Relevant resolutions aimed at speeding up completion of the Praia-Dakar maritime link project

The implementation of this maritime link will mark an important stage in regional integration in the ECOWAS region

The Commission of the Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS) must speed up the preparation and implementation of a regional cobotting scheme for the implementation of the Praia-Dakar maritime link project and other links in West Africa. This is one of the recommendations of the workshop on the evaluation…

The World Bank Group
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Cabo Verde: Unlocking Inclusive Growth Through Increased Resilience and Equal Opportunities

The report notes that inflation dropped to 1% in 2024 – its lowest level in recent years – helping to bring poverty down to 14.4% ($3.65 a day 2017PPP line)

Cabo Verde’s economy continues on a strong recovery path, according to the latest Cabo Verde Economic Update 2025, released today by the World Bank. Real GDP in Cabo Verde grew by 7.3% in 2024, supported by robust tourism activity and a modest recovery in agriculture. However, while the country has made notable…