Ribeira Grande, Apr 15 (Inforpress) – The executive secretary of the National Commission of Cabo Verde for UNESCO, José Évora, stated on Tuesday that Jewish heritage represents an opportunity to boost cultural tourism in Santo Antão and enhance local history.

Speaking to the press after the Symposium on Moroccan-Jewish Heritage in Cabo Verde, held at Centrum 7 Sóis 7 Luas, José Évora explained that the organization has been raising awareness among member states, including Cabo Verde, of the need to map sites of historical and heritage value.

According to the official, this work initially involves identifying relevant sites, followed by preservation actions and subsequent promotion, in order to give visibility to these spaces and strengthen their historical and cultural importance.

In the specific case of Santo Antão, José Évora stressed that the National Commission has been closely monitoring initiatives carried out by associations, as well as by local and national authorities, regarding the valorisation of the traces left by the Jewish community on the island.

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Praia , April 13 (Inforpress) – The Cape Verdean futsal team defeated Libya 4-2 on Sunday, April 12, in a match played at the Salle Mawlay Al-Hassan Volcon Pavilion in Berkane (Morocco), on the third and final day of the triangular tournament.

Cabo Verde started by winning 1-0, the Libyans turned the score around (1-2), but the Blue Sharks restored parity at 2-2, so the winner had to be found in extra time, a period in which Cabo Verde scored two goals (4-2) with which they closed the game.

Cabo Verde’s coach, Manolo Pagani, praised the quality of football played by his team against Libya, considered one of the strongest teams in Africa and accustomed to major competitions.

This was the second and final game for the Blue Sharks, as the Cape Verdean national team is known, in this tournament promoted by the Royal Moroccan Football Federation, since in their debut the Cape Verdean team had suffered a heavy 1-7 defeat against the hosts, Morocco.

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São Filipe, Apr 15 (Inforpress) – The Projecto Vitó Association marks the 17th anniversary of its creation with a commemorative event scheduled for April 21, dedicated to biodiversity.

The foundation date of this environmental non-governmental organization is celebrated on April 14, but the organization has scheduled the commemorative event for the 21st at the Padre Pio Gottin Auditorium.

According to a press release, the highlight of the celebration will be the presentation of the documentary “Endemic Flora of Cabo Verde – An Island Treasure”, a production showcasing the richness and uniqueness of the national endemic flora, as well as the importance of its valorisation and conservation.

The programme also includes a panel discussion with partners and guests, focusing on biodiversity in Cabo Verde and the role of Fogo Island as a World Biosphere Reserve, promoting reflection and dialogue on the challenges and opportunities in ecosystem preservation.

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Praia, Apr 15 (Inforpress) – Cabo Verde, through the Civil Aviation Agency (AAC), and the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) signed today in Morocco a protocol to establish a national Civil Aviation Academy, aimed at strengthening capacity and certified training.

This protocol is considered “highly relevant” for the development of national civil aviation.

According to an AAC document sent to Inforpress, the agreement concerns the project for the creation and development of the AAC Civil Aviation Academy, במסגרת the memorandum of understanding on technical cooperation between the two institutions.

The project sets out the basis for the Academy’s recognition as a member of the ICAO Trainair Plus programme, enabling the implementation of certified training aligned with ICAO Standards and Recommended Practices (SARPs), thereby sustainably strengthening the sector’s capabilities.

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