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CE meets Guinea-Bissau Minister of Economy, Planning, and Regional Integration to foster ties
MACAU, April 24 - The Chief Executive, Mr Ho Iat Seng, today met with the Minister of Economy, Planning, and Regional Integration of the Republic of Guinea-Bissau, Mr Soares Sambú. The two officials exchanged views on municipal construction, youth...

WCO collaborates with Expertise France to increase awareness of gender equality in Customs and Tax Administrations in the West and Central Africa Region
From 16 to 18 April 2024, the WCO participated in a workshop on gender equality organized by Expertise France in Abidjan, Côte d’Ivoire. The workshop benefitted Customs and Tax Officers from nine French-speaking countries in the West and Central...

Mozambique Calls for Unity, Mobility at CPLP Talks
(MENAFN) Mozambican President Daniel Chapo officially launched the 14th Ordinary Session of the Community of Portuguese-Speaking Countries (CPLP) Parliamentary Assembly on Monday in Maputo, calling on member nations to strengthen collaboration,...

Three African Sites Secure Spot on UNESCO World Heritage List
(MENAFN) During the 47th Session of the World Heritage Committee held in Paris, France on Sunday, three African sites secured a place on the prestigious UNESCO World Heritage List. One of the additions was Malawi’s Mulanje Mountain, a site deeply...

MPU International Students Experience the Beauty of Chinese Traditional Culture
MACAU, February 22 - In order to help international students to experience the Spring Festival atmosphere of the Chinese New Year, the Student Affairs Office of the Macao Polytechnic University organised Spring Festival activity. International...

5th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries and 26th Lusofonia Festival inaugurated offering multicultural experiences through the synergy between the events
MACAU, October 27 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, with the support of the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs Bureau,...

The 2023 GEG Lusofonia Festival will begin this friday, October 27th, promoting the lusophone culture for three consecutive days
MACAU, October 26 - Organized by The Cultural Affairs Bureau, Co-Organized by The Macau Government Tourism Office and the Municipals Affairs Bureau, and primarily supported by Galaxy Entertainment Group, the 2023 GEG Lusofonia Festival takes place...

5th “Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and the Portuguese-speaking Countries” presents a Sino-Portuguese artistic feast to promote exchange between civilisations
MACAU, October 14 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau, with the support of the Macao Government Tourism Office, the Municipal Affairs Bureau,...

Emergency Food Market Size to Hit USD 14.95 Billion by 2033 | With a 6.14% CAGR
Global emergency food market hit $8.51B in 2024, set to reach $14.95B by 2033, growing at 6.14% CAGR, per IMARC Group. SHERDIAN, WY, UNITED STATES, July 11, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- The emergency food market is experiencing rapid growth,...

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) - Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) launches the Activities of the Alliance to Fight Avoidable Blindness, Second Generation, (AFAB) in Niger
In June 2021, the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (www.IsDB.org) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) collaborated with the National Eye Health Program (PNSO) to launch the 2nd phase (Generation II) of the Alliance to Fight...

4th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries and 25th Lusofonia Festival inaugurated
MACAU, October 28 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the Cultural Affairs Bureau and supported by the Macao Government Tourism Office, Municipal Affairs Bureau, TDM -...

The 4th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries builds a theme park of Sino-Portuguese cultural encounter
MACAU, October 12 - The 4th Encounter in Macao – Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries, under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, organised by the...

Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) Launches Alliance to Fight Avoidable Blindness (AFAB) II in Djibouti
Within the framework of the Second Generation (2nd Phase) of the Alliance to Fight Avoidable Blindness (AFAB), the Islamic Development Bank (IsDB) (www.ISDB.org) and the Islamic Solidarity Fund for Development (ISFD) have executed cataract surgery...

SOMAÍ and Lusófona Publish Peer-Reviewed Study Showcasing Best Practices in Full-Spectrum Cannabis Oil Production
LISBON, PORTUGAL, July 1, 2025 /EINPresswire.com/ -- SOMAÍ, a leading EU-GMP-certified vertically integrated Multi-Country Operator (MCO) specializing in cannabinoid-based medicines, in collaboration with Lusófona University, the largest...

Itafos to Present at the Sidoti Small Cap Conference
HOUSTON, June 06, 2025 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Itafos Inc. (TSX-V: IFOS) (the “Company”) announced today that it will present at the Sidoti Small Cap Conference at 4:00 PM EDT on Thursday, June 12, 2025. Register here to attend the virtual event:...

IFTM online tourism training programme for Portuguese-speaking Countries on “Capacity Building for Sustainable Cultural Heritage Management”
MACAU, August 11 - The Global Centre of Tourism Education and Training of the Macao Institute for Tourism Studies (IFTM) successfully held virtually a training programme on 14 – 15 June 2022 on “Capacity Building for Sustainable Cultural Heritage...

Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries promotes diverse cultural experiences, building a platform for cultural exchange between China and Portuguese-speaking countries
MACAU, December 23 - Under the patronage of the Secretariat for Social Affairs and Culture of the Macao SAR Government, the 3rd “Encounter in Macao - Arts and Cultural Festival between China and Portuguese-speaking Countries”, organised by the...

IMF Staff Completes Virtual Mission for the First Review of a Staff-Monitored Program to Guinea Bissau
Download logo Progress on the Staff-Monitored Program (SMP) reform agenda has been satisfactory despite difficult socio-economic conditions compounded by the COVID-19 pandemic; Ensuring revenue mobilization and expenditure containment, including...

Guinea-Bissau National Day
Download logo Michael R. Pompeo, Secretary Of State On behalf of the United States, I congratulate the people of Guinea-Bissau on the 46th anniversary of your independence. The United States – Guinea-Bissau relationship is strong and growing....

UNESCO strengthens the protection of African World Heritage
Since 2018, the number of African sites on the World Heritage List has risen from 93 to 108. Today, UNESCO is supporting the remaining 11 non-represented African countries to prepare new nominations while mentoring the next generation of heritage...