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Lusophone World

São Tomé and Príncipe Seeks Colonial Reparations from Portugal

On May 2, 2024, São Tomé and Príncipe in Africa announced its intent to seek colonial reparations from Portugal. Education Minister Isabel Abreu outlined the...

Angola’s Debt Surge in 2023: A National Challenge

In 2023, Angola faced a daunting economic challenge as its public debt soared to $80.61 billion, claiming 88% of its GDP. This marked an 11.46% hike from the previous year, largely due to an unfavorable...

Surge in Macau’s Hotel Sector Q1

In the first quarter of 2024, Macau's hotels saw over 3.7 million guests, a 39.7% year-over-year increase and an 8.4% rise from the first...

Portugal Clarifies Position on Colonial Reparations

During the weekend, Portugal's government confirmed it is not pursuing any reparations initiatives for...

Debt Challenges in Lusophone Africa And Beyond

External borrowing serves as a pivotal resource for fostering growth and addressing financial shortfalls. However, unmanaged debt accumulation poses significant...

Mission Extended: South Africa’s Continued Battle in Mozambique

In a decisive move, President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa has prolonged the deployment of 1,495 troops in Mozambique's Cabo Delgado until December 31. Dubbed...

Portugal Confronts Its Colonial Past

On Tuesday evening, Portuguese President Marcelo Rebelo de Sousa addressed international journalists, recognizing Portugal's difficult history. Over four centuries, European...

Eroding Trust: São Toméans’ Growing Distrust in Their Protectors

In the lush, tropical islands of São Tomé and Príncipe, a story unfolds that mirrors many across the globe. It...

Mozambique’s Economic Outlook and Credit Stability in 2024

In 2024, Mozambique's inflation rate impressively fell to 3% in March, decreasing from 4%...

Angola’s Global Effort to Retrieve $1.9 Billion

Angola is spearheading a major international effort to recover nearly $1.9 billion tied to Carlos...

Timor-Leste Anticipates Economic Uptick and Inflation Drop

East Timor is expected to see a significant increase in economic growth, with forecasts suggesting a rise from 1.5%...