Stories about Portuguese
Writer suffers threats and intimidation in Mozambique after book publication
The author revealed that he was being threatened anonymously by people who thought that a book with such a title should not be released.
Fuel price increase leads to demonstrations and deaths in Angola
Petrol prices rose from 160 kwanzas to 300 kwanzas per litre (from US$0.26 to US$0.49) following the government's announcement of a gradual withdrawal of gasoline subsidies.
Mozambique: death of rapper and activist mobilise protest and police violence
Azagaia, who died on March 9, was considered one of the biggest names in Hip Hop music made in the Lusophone space.
Freedom House reveals how Mozambique resists China's influence in the media sector
Freedom House shed new light on China's influence in the communications sector in several countries around the world, including Mozambique.
Students’ haircuts provoke protests in Angolan schools
In response to the controversy, the Ministry of Education of Angola intervened with guidelines advising schools to combat discrimination.
Mozambique, Africa's most climate-vulnerable country, calls for more action at COP27
Mozambique has been in an increasingly delicate situation compared to the countries that pollute the most in the world.
Portugal apologizes for colonial massacre in Mozambique
The Portuguese government has appologized for The Wiriamu massacre, an incident on December 16, 1972, when around 400 unarmed civilians were killed by Portuguese soldiers in Wiriamu, Mozambique.
Can Lusophone African countries solve Europe's energy crisis?
Western countries are trying to diversify gas purchases from Russia. Some analysts believe Anglophone-African gas-producing countries could be a viable alternative.
Portugal: Human rights activist fighting racism wins international award
Mamadou is one of the most prominent voices of the anti-racist movement in Portugal and is also often targeted by far-right and neo-Nazi movements.
Paulina Chiziane, Mozambican writer, wins the Camões Award of 2021
Paulina Chiziane, 66, was born in Manjacaze, Mozambique and studied Linguistics in Maputo. In 33 years, this is the third time that the prize has been awarded to a Mozambican author.
Pandora Papers revelations across Lusophone countries
Numerous politicians were implicated in Angola, Mozambique, and Portugal. Before that, their names had never been attached to offshore scandals.
Three graphics that explain Portuguese colonialism
From the occupation of territories to the colonial war, passing through the abolition of slavery, we dismantled some myths of Portuguese colonialism.
Mozambique: innovative media initiative allows vulnerable groups to access information
TV Surdo, an initiative created in 2008, aims to produce content for people with hearing and visual impairments.
Biggest financial scandal in Mozambique's history proceeds to trial
Among those involved in the case are the former Minister of Finance, the son of the former President, as well as leaders of the country's secret service.
The Brazilian professor who created a crayon set to talk about identity and racial issues
Gladis Kaercher talks about her path as a researcher in the field of Education and the creation of teaching resources for the representation of different skin tones in children's drawings
Cape Verde: Presidential elections scheduled for October
José Maria Neves (PAICV) and Carlos Veiga (MPD) are running in Cape Verde's upcoming election.
Angola's government launches a campaign to end the use of anabolic body modification
The Government of Angola launched a campaign to combat a harmful experimental practice called "jarda," a procedure that aims to alter parts of the body through chemical injections.
Image of marijuana leaves on an energy drink creates debate in Mozambique
The authorities claim that the drink encourages cannabis consumption, which is prohibited in Mozambique.
Portugal enters Euro football tournament with support from Angolan and Brazilian artists
The song officially belongs to Portuguese artist David Carreira, who alongside Ludmilla and Giulia Be (Brazil) and Preto Show (Angola), hopes for Portugal to win the Euro championship.
Operation Crab: Angola tackles political corruption
Despite these firings and arrests, Angolans themselves do not believe that corruption will end in their country.
Approval of benefits for employees of the Assembly of the Republic causes protests in Mozambique
Other Mozambican civil servants do not enjoy the same benefits.
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