Praia, Jan 15 (Inforpress) – The presidents of the Cape Verdean Music Society (SCM) and the Cape Verdean Society of Authors (Soca) warned today in Praia of a “lack of respect” for copyright, particularly by radio stations.

Speaking to Inforpress on the occasion of World Composers’ Day, marked annually on January 15, the president of SCM said that disregard for copyright has been the main challenge faced by Cape Verdean composers.

According to Nhelas Spencer, non-compliance with legal obligations by some entities, notably Rádio Nacional and Rádio Televisão de Cabo Verde, has contributed to the devaluation of authors’ and composers’ work, negatively influencing the behaviour of other radio stations.

“Authors’ rights are not being respected, especially by radio stations. Rádio Nacional and Rádio Televisão de Cabo Verde are examples of companies that do not respect authors’ and composers’ rights. And other stations follow suit, saying that if Rádio Nacional is not paying, why should they pay,” he stressed.

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Praia, Jan 15 (Inforpress) – Cabo Verde’s women’s national football team will today learn their group-stage opponents for their first participation in the Africa Cup of Nations, to be held in Morocco, venue of CAF’s draw this morning.

According to the organisation, Cabo Verde is placed in Pot 4, alongside the national teams of Tanzania, Kenya and Mali.

Morocco, Nigeria, South Africa and Ghana are in Pot 1; Zambia, Cameroon, Côte d’Ivoire and Algeria make up Pot 2; while Senegal, Mali, Egypt and Burkina Faso form Pot 3.

The draw, according to the Confederation of African Football (CAF), takes place at 1 pm GMT (12:pm in Cabo Verde).

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Praia, Jan 15 (Inforpress) – The Diocesan Commission for Justice and Peace (CDJP) has issued an urgent appeal to authorities and civil society for the creation of adequate infrastructure to protect the country from severe damage that may be caused by storms and heavy rainfall.

The appeal follows climate phenomena recorded in 2025 and a significant increase in extreme weather events observed in recent years, particularly heavy rains causing flooding, destruction of property, economic losses, loss of life and human suffering.

Concerned about this situation, the Diocesan Commission for Justice and Peace of the Diocese of Santiago, through a statement, urged central and municipal authorities, as well as civil society, to unite in creating adequate infrastructure to protect Cabo Verde’s urban centres.

“The heavy and prolonged rains that fell in August and November 2025, with tragic consequences already known, once again exposed the vulnerability of our cities,” the statement recalled, stressing that extreme climate events are likely to become increasingly frequent.

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São Filipe, Jan 15 (Inforpress) – Recent communication regarding the suspension of the granting of immigration visas for Cape Verdeans to the United States of America has caused concern among families, emigrants and professionals involved in the migration process.

Although the situation is not yet fully clear, the emotional and social impact is already being felt in the community, particularly among those awaiting immigrant visas to the United States.

The issue has been widely discussed in streets, cafés and services in São Filipe.

For Fausto Rosário, who works in support of emigrants, particularly in document translation and visa scheduling, this is not the first time Cabo Verde has faced restrictions on emigration to the USA.

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